Episodes
The Carolina Hurricanes have been in a holding pattern for weeks waiting to see what happens with a reported deal for Erik Karlsson. Their Development Camp just ended, hear from prospects on the value of Rod Brind'Amour's speech and the opportunity to play sled hockey. Breaking news of the day about Tony DeAngelo and PNC Arena updates are also touched on in this episode of Home Ice Advantage. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or...
Published 07/14/23
It's been hard to track what's going on with Vladimir Tarasenko. Is he going to be a Carolina Hurricanes? Did he already sign a contract? Days after reports surfaced of a possible contract in Carolina things don't look great for Canes fans. Not to pile on but new on current Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce isn't much better. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider...
Published 07/07/23
Carolina Hurricanes fans have had to work hard to stay informed this week as the NHL Entry Draft and Free Agency arrive. Will Brett Pesce stay or go? Jordan Staal caused some worry before resigning. Continuing their pattern Carolina performed well at the draft. Then they made franchise history by signing the biggest name available in free agency. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog:...
Published 07/02/23
Entering the offseason in 1999 Keith Primeau thought his new contract was going to be a walk in the park. As Carolina's best player, he would get the raise he was looking for and return to captain the team for another season. - Six months later after each side attacked each other in the press he was traded to the Flyers for Rod Brind'Amour. This is the story of the Keith Primeau holdout. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out...
Published 06/23/23
Still, in the early stages of the NHL offseason, there isn't a lot of news coming out of the Carolina Hurricanes' front office. Thought, Brett Pesce's new agent is trying to change that. Jack Drury's trade request sent shock waves. The show also touches on how sports betting changes the financial future of Carolina moving forward. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider...
Published 06/16/23
Fans from the North East like to pretend that Hockey doesn't belong in North Carolina. If you listen to them hockey doesn't belong this far south. Locals just don't care about the sport apparently. Not only is this storyline a lie but it also ignores the history of hockey in North Carolina starting in 1952.  This week's history episode touches on the first pro game played in North Carolina, Carolina's first pro hockey team, and the Hurricane's predecessor in Raleigh.  Support HIA on...
Published 06/14/23
In the '90s Raleigh's civic leaders launched a campaign to land an NHL expansion team. The year-long adventure ended with a letter claiming that local officials operated in bad faith. - It was a battle fought in the press and somehow ended with the Whalers evolving into the Hurricanes. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today:...
Published 06/07/23
Don Waddell and Rod Brind'Amour speak to the media for the final time of the 2022-23 season. What did Waddell think of the season overall? will his office favor free agency of deal-making this off season? Who's going to be standing in the blue paint at the start of next season? All this and more in today's episode of Home Ice Advantage. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog:...
Published 06/01/23
As Carolina Hurricanes players cleaned out their lockers for the offseason local media stuffed microphones in their faces and this is what the had to say. Hear from Aho, Fast, Jarvis, KK, Martinook, Necas, Noesen, Staal, Stasny, Svechnikov, and Turbo. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this...
Published 05/28/23
Carolina Hurricanes players spoke to the media after cleaning out their local rooms and meeting with management and coach. Today's episode focuses on the defensive group and net-minders. Hear from Andersen, Chatfeild, Kochetkov, Gostisbehere, Pescem Skjei, and Slavin. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com ---...
Published 05/27/23
The Carolina Hurricanes end their season at the hands of the Florida Panthers losing their fourth straight game. Hear the final moments of the broadcast and from head coach Rod Brind'Amour. There won't be another episode of Home Ice Advantage until the Hurricanes hold exit interviews later this week or early next week. Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or...
Published 05/25/23
The Carolina Hurricanes fall 1-0 in Sunrise Florida to give the Panthers a 3-0 series lead. Looking past the questionable officiating Hurricanes fans now find themselves asking "Do you believe in miracles?" Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this podcast:...
Published 05/23/23
After playing over two games of hockey in a single night the Carolina Hurricanes drop game one of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Florida Panthers in quadruple overtime. Hear from head coach Rod Brind'Amour, Martin Necas, and Captian Jordan Staal. How do the Canes respond in game two? Which goal will get the starting nod? All this an more in the latest episode of Home Ice Advantage Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check...
Published 05/19/23
As Carolina Hurricanes wait to hear news on the Eastern Conference Finals, Hurricanes team reporter Walt Ruff stops by to talk about the Canes playoffs so far. Is Jaccob Slavin still underrated? Who's the Teams MVP so far? Would a victory over Paul Maurice mean more to Rod Brind'Amour? All This and more in today's new episode! Support HIA on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HomeIceAdvantage Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider...
Published 05/15/23
Jesper Fast scores the overtime winner in game five to advance the Carolina Hurricanes to the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. Hear from head coach Rod Brind'Amour, if Carolina has met fan expectations from the start of the season and much more! Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this podcast:...
Published 05/12/23
The Carolina Hurricanes once again show why they are superior to the New Jersey Devils. Jordan Martinook leads the team to a 6-1 win inside the Rock. Hear from the head coach and the man of the hour, along with game highlights, and an update of the Chicago Wolves' plans for next season. Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this podcast:...
Published 05/10/23
The Carolina Hurricanes fall 8-4 in game three against the New Jersey Devils. Rod Brind'Amour kept it real saying his team didn't play well or deserve to win. Hear from the head coach and much more. Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeiceadvantage/support
Published 05/07/23
The Carolina Hurricanes defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-1 inside PNC Arena to take a 2-0 series lead. Hear from the head coach. Game highlights and why this is different than either teams series against the New York Rangers Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeiceadvantage/support
Published 05/06/23
The Carolina Hurricanes take game one against the New Jersey Devils 5-1 inside PNC Arena. Hear from the head coach Rod Brind'Amour, Highlights from the game, and more. Some pudents produced a sweep for New Jersey in this series. Tonight the Carolina Hurricanes proved they belong here. Today's title is brought to you by Walt Ruff! Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com ---...
Published 05/04/23
As the Carolina Hurricanes prepare to take on the New Jersey Devils in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Collin takes a look back on the two teams' playoff history and what Carolina needs to do to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Learn about the Shock at the Rock: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FwNc6WfZ1Ec3DMT4qM6lv?si=Ara8BBe2SLKANQPQouavJA Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet...
Published 05/02/23
The Carolina Hurricanes move onto round Two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after Paul Stasny plays the role of overtime hero. Hear from head coach Rod Brind'Amour and why this victory meant so much more than normal to him. Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeiceadvantage/support
Published 04/29/23
The Carolina Hurricanes take a 3-2 series lead against the New York Islanders after a 5-2 victory inside UBS Arena. Hear from head coach Rod Brind'Amour, Seth Jarvis, and newcomer Mackenzie MacEachern. The Storm Cellar: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stormcellar-s3-ep37-round1/id1567922026?i=1000610292554 Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this...
Published 04/23/23
The Carolina Hurricanes drop game three against the New York Islanders. Fans in Raleigh can point to a handful of things for the lose but it truly comes down to frustration boiling with just minutes left in regulation. Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/homeiceadvantage/support
Published 04/22/23
After giving up a two-goal lead, the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the New York Islanders for a 2-0 series lead. Hear from Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour, goalie Antti Raanta, and defenseman Jaccob Slavin. Teravainen will under go surgery Thursday for a broken hand. Should Rod use mental warfare against the Islanders? Follow us on social media or check out the blog: https://linktr.ee/HomeIceAdvantage Consider adopting or fostering a pet today: https://pets.wakegov.com --- Support this...
Published 04/20/23