Well this is *cool* (!). Frozen Finley is FREE ‼️ As part of the weeklong schedule of events taking place for the NHL Stadium Series, NC State’s club hockey team, the Icepack, officially announced the “Frozen Finley” game against the UNC Tar Heels is taking place Monday, Feb. 20.
According to athletic department sources, tickets are free but donations to both clubs are strongly encouraged, and while game time is tbd the predicted puck drop is 7pm. As of right now, there is no link to purchase tickets but it’s anticipated fans will be able to just show up on game day.
It is happening! In more Stadium Series news the Canes Alumni Game is official! The FREE 10th annual Alumni Game is set for Monday, Feb. 20, 4pm, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
Per the Canes release “This exclusive event allows fans a chance to skate alongside Hurricanes Alumni and have a one-of-a-kind outdoor game experience. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation.”
Teams will be captained by Rod Brind’Amour and Justin Williams, and the game will have three 20-minute periods with one full intermission post-second period.
Alumni Game is open to the public. No tickets are required for fans, but the Hurricanes Foundation will be accepting optional donations at the gates.
Pregame alumni autographs are on deck for fans.
Participating alumni include Bates Battaglia, Jesse Boulerice, Tim Brent, Erik Cole, Mike Commodore, Jeff Daniels, Tim Gleason, Sean Hill, Chad LaRose, Steve Rice, Aaron Ward, Cam Ward and Shane Willis.
“A limited number of roster spots are available for fans interested in participating in the Alumni Game. Players must be at least 18 years old and have hockey-playing experience. The entry fee for playing in the Alumni Game is $5,000 and includes participation in a unique experience on our outdoor rink. There will be a Team Reveal and Reception on Sunday night, during which participants will be placed on either Brind’Amour’s or Williams’ team. Players will also receive a personalized Hurricanes jersey and two tickets to attend the Stadium Series game on Feb. 18”
Skate over to DTR Feb. 17 for the Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest… a family-friendly festival on Fayetteville Street—featuring a slew of delish eat and drink ops, vendors, a Ferris wheel, live music, alumni autographs and more.
Here, find the full lineup of alumni giving out autographs, and food trucks and vendors to see, sup and sleuth out (!). How cool!
Food Trucks
Belgian Waffle Crafters Blu Tee Spoon Charlie’s Kabob Grill on Wheels Chick-N-Que Cilantro Mexican Cuisine Cocoa Forte Drizzle D’s Dusty Donuts El Toro Alebrije Tacos and Tapas Empanadas RD Fishin’ Shrimp Flaky Delights Green Onions Bistro Gussy’s Greek Hollywood Taco Shop Hot Chix Hotcakes And Chicken HotBoxPizza Kitoko Bites Larger Than Lemons Magnificent Concessions NC Creative Ventures Oak City Fish and Chips Oberweis Dairy Oink N Moo Party in a Pita Peyton’s Place Open Pit BBQ and Fried Chicken Poblanos Tacos Royal Cheesecake & Varieties Safari Eatz Southern Fried Lumpia Co. The Cheese Curd Shack & Brats The Flat Drum The Naked Empanada
Mantra Soap Marine Corp Recruiting Mop Top NC Lottery Needle & Thread Co. Pepsi Planet Fitness Polar Ice NC Puzzle Pop Popcorn Raleigh Ball Hockey League REI Co-op Rooted Plant Supply Shop Bailey Bee SKP ink The Governor’s Institute The Quarry The Woven Willow UNC Health Wegmans Westrock World Accessories
Alumni Autographs
3–4pm Justin Williams Bates Battaglia Shane Willis Aaron Ward
4–5pm Mike Commordore Chad Larose Jesse Boulerice Steve Rice
Take warning, Raleigh! The Stadium Series is finally upon us, and Raleigh is set to take center stage as the world watches when the Canes and Capitals hit the ice for a matchup years in the making. Beyond the weeklong star-studded cast of events, it’s also big business for our city orchestrated by a roster of major players. Here, we take a deep dive into all things #StadiumSeries—from our exclusive day-by-day downloadable Guide(presented by Charles & Colvard) to a look at those involved in bringing this celebration to life to the long-lasting impact this will have on our city—NTM our podcast detailing all the fanfare.
2023 NHL Stadium Series Events Weeklong Day-by-Day Guide
Images from the NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals on Oct. 31, 2022 in Raleigh, N.C. (Margaret DeBruhl/ Carolina Hurricanes), Frederik Andersen
The Stadium Series game is more than a game—it’s a weeklong unprecedented event that promises to rock you like a Hurricane.
It is happening! In more Stadium Series news the Canes Alumni Game is official! The FREE 10th annual Alumni Game is set for Monday, Feb. 20, 4pm, at Carter-Finley Stadium.
The Carolina Hurricanes Fan Fest music lineup is here! A fab lineup of 12 North Carolina artists will play live across two stages from in Downtown Raleigh from 11am-9pm.
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Take warning—the Canes are set to host the long-anticipated NHL Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley this month—and with that comes all the fanfare you’d expect… to the tune of a weeklong celebration, kicking off Thursday, Feb. 16, with a Canes home game where its Stanley Cup team star goalie Cam Ward will be inducted as the inaugural member of the Carolina Hurricanes Hall of Fame, and culminating in NC State honoring the 40th Anniversary of the 1983 Championship Team as the Pack plays host to Wake Forest.
“Part of our pitch to the league in terms of securing the Stadium Series game was that we’d work with all of our partners and entities to make a big weekend out of it,” says Carolina Hurricanes Chief Marketing Officer Mike Forman. “It wouldn’t just be a one-off game where the NHL’s coming to town just for that and that’s a wrap.”
To wit, Friday’s freeCarolina Hurricanes Fan Fest Presented by UNC Health. Carrying a huge footprint, the daylong Fan Fest will fete the Canes’ 25 years in NC with a slew of fam-friendly programming, music, activities, food trucks and vendors. It’s like NHL All Star Weekend Fan Fair meets the best feats of every Raleigh street fest to date—on steroids. Read: You’re gonna wanna play hooky in the name of hockey.
“The commitment from the Carolina Hurricanes and area partners to make this event happen is making this the event of 2023,” says Jennifer Martin, executive director of Shop Local Raleigh and producer of Fan Fest. A big part of that commitment is that it’s free and open to the public. “That’s one thing we want to stress because there are so many events going on that have paid components,” adds Forman.
The master plans also included working with the NHL for a Thursday night home game; helping to deliver a big-time Friday concert (hey, Hootie & the Blowfish!); and working with NC State to get a big ACC matchup against UNC scheduled for the weekend, explains Forman. “To host these games is pretty competitive,” he adds, “and most NHL clubs—if not all—would love to host either the Winter Classic or Stadium Series once or multiple times.”
Now, between the anticipation and the Canes vying for their fifth consecutive playoff trip, the vibes will be high. “People have been in a waiting game for almost three years,” says Forman. “Now, it’s getting real. … And it’s pretty special to be able to host this game during our 25th Anniversary Season in North Carolina. Our fan base has never been larger or more passionate than it is right now. We have the second-best record in all of hockey right now*. It feels like it was meant to be. … I wish it could’ve come even earlier, but the fact that it’s all kind of coming together this year makes it feel pretty special.” Puck, yeah. hurricanes.com
