Carolina Hurricanes Trivia

1. Despite being a Carolina team, the Hurricanes weren't always called the Carolina Hurricanes. What were they known as prior to their move to Carolina?

From Quiz Carolina Hurricanes: 1997-98

Answer: Hartford Whalers

The Whalers formed in 1972 as the New England Whalers of the WHA. After the WHA abosrbed into the NHL in 1979, the New England Whalers became the Hartord Whalers. After lackluster attendance and minimal fan support, Whalers owner Peter Karmanos moved the team to North Carolina in 1997. The last game in Whalers history was a 2-1 victory over the Lightning.

From Quiz Whalers Turned Hurricanes

Answer: 1997

It was May 6, 1997, when the city of Hartford, Connecticut cried, for Peter Karmanos announced that the Whalers were moving to Raleigh, North Carolina. They played the first two seasons in Greensboro, NC, while waiting for their arena to be built, and on October 29, 1999, the Hurricanes hosted my beloved Devils in the home opener at the new Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena, losing 4-2.

From Quiz Whalers Turned Hurricanes

Answer: Kevin Dineen

In a road game versus Tampa Bay on October 1, 1997, Kevin Dineen became the first player to score a goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 2-4 loss. Ironically, he was the last player to score a goal for the Hartford Whalers (April 13, 1997), and it was also in a game against Tampa Bay, although the Whalers fared better and won 2-1. Nelson Emerson scored the second goal in Hurricanes history.

From Quiz Carolina Hurricanes: 1998-99

Answer: Keith Primeau

In the 1997-98 season, both Keith Primeau and Sami Kapanen shared the team lead in points, with 63. In 1998-99, Keith Primeau was the lone points leader. He recorded 62 points in 78 games. Sami Kapanen came close but had only 59 points in 81 games. Ron Francis came in third with 52 points.

From Quiz Carolina Hurricanes: 1997-98

Answer: Kevin Dineen

Kevin Dineen was named the captain of the Whalers in the 1996-97 season. Due to his vast experience and leadership abilities, his captaincy was held another season as a member of the Hurricanes. In 54 games for the Hurricanes, Dineen recorded 23 points.

From Quiz Whalers Turned Hurricanes

Answer: Steve Leach

Leach scored the go-ahead goal for the 'Canes first win, a 2-1 victory on home ice. Trevor Kidd was the goalie for Carolina that night.

From Quiz Hartford Whalers: 1986-87

Answer: Paul Lawless

Known as the "leg" line, this speedy line consisted of Lawless, Dean Evason, and Stewart Gavin. This was by far the best season in the NHL for Lawless as he notched 54 points in only 60 games. Lawless also led all Whaler forwards with a +24 rating. On a side note, the Whalers enjoyed Sunday home games going 3-0-1 and outscoring their opponents 26-15.

From Quiz Whalers Turned Hurricanes

Answer: Nelson Emerson

Emerson was the man the Hurricanes traded for Coffey. Burt would be traded to Philadelphia later in the season (March 6, 1999) for Andrei Kovalenko. Manderville was traded to the Flyers on March 14, 2000, for Sandy McCarthy. Dineen would finish the 1998-99 season in Carolina, but would sign with the Ottawa Senators in the offseason.

From Quiz Hartford Whalers: 1986-87

Answer: Notched 6 assists

The 6 assists in the game was a career high for Francis and also set a club record for assists in a game. This game was part of a season high 6-game homestand for the Whalers, in which they went 5-0-1 outscoring their opponents 33-18.

From Quiz Carolina Hurricanes: 1998-99

Answer: Keith Primeau and Arturs Irbe

Both Keith Primeau and Arturs Irbe were voted into the All-Star game. Neither were on first All-Star teams but both were more than worthy to be in the game. Keith Primeau did not win any skills events, nor did he get any points in the All-Star game itself. Arturs Irbe won the goaltender competition, making 14 saves on 16 shots in multiple one-on-one breakaways. The World team ended up losing the All-Star game 8-6. Despite losing, Arturs Irbe became the first goaltender in All-Star history to record an assist during the All-Star game. He assisted Teemu Selanne on his early second period goal.

From Quiz Carolina Hurricanes: 1997-98

Answer: Greensboro Coliseum

The Greensboro Coliseum was used as a temporary arena while the Entertainment and Sports Arena was under construction. Despite the 21,000 person capacity, few people actually showed up for games because of it's huge distance from Raleigh. The Hurricanes were essentially a flop until the ESA was completed.

From Quiz Whalers Turned Hurricanes

Answer: Sergei Fedorov

Fedorov was a hold-out during the 1997-98 season, and Carolina, hoping to draw a crowd to its arena with a prolific scorer, offered a ton of money to the centerman. He signed an offer sheet, but as a restricted free agent, Detroit had seven days to match it or accept five first-round draft picks in compensation. However, the NHL immediately challenged the validity of the offer and whether it was in violation of the league's collective bargaining agreement. Arbitrator John Sands ruled it was valid, and Detroit immediately matched it, bringing Fedorov back into their lineup and making him a very rich man.

From Quiz Hartford Whalers: 1986-87

Answer: John Anderson

Anderson, who came over in a trade from Quebec the season before was 2nd on the team in goals (31) and assists (44). Francis had 30 goals, Ferraro had 27 goals, and although only playing in 41 games, "Sly" Turgeon had 23 goals.

From Quiz Carolina Hurricanes: 1997-98

Answer: Paul Maurice

Paul Maurice was born on January 30, 1967, and was drafted 252nd overall in the 1985 NHL entry draft. He never saw action at the NHL level due to an eye injury he sustained in an OHL charity match. After the injury, the team's owner offered a trade to Maurice or the opportunity to coach. Maurice chose to coach. After coaching two seasons in the OHL, Maurice became coach of the Whalers at the young age of 28. When the Whalers moved to Carolina, Paul Maurice stayed with the team.

From Quiz Whalers Turned Hurricanes

Answer: Fastest skater

Kapanen completed one rotation around the rink in 13.649, winning the fastest skater competition. He would repeat that feat in 2002 with a little slower, but still fast, 14.039.

From Quiz Carolina Hurricanes: 1997-98

Answer: He recorded three consecutive shutouts

Despite having an average team in front of him, starting goalie Trevor Kidd put up quite a show towards the end of the regular season. On April 1, Kidd and the Hurricanes defeated New Jersey 4-0. On April 4, the Montreal Canadiens were shutout 1-0, and on April 6, the Bruins were defeated 3-0. Kidd's massive shutout streak ended against the Sabres the next game. In total, Trevor Kidd stopped 88 shots in his three-game shutout streak.

From Quiz Whalers Turned Hurricanes

Answer: Atlanta Thrashers

It was against the Thrashers that Maurice surpassed Jack Evans's total of 163 wins to become the winningest coach. Maurice was coach from November 6, 1995, when he was hired to replace Paul Holmgren, until being replaced by Peter Laviolette on December 15, 2003.

From Quiz Carolina Hurricanes: 1998-99

Answer: Adam Burt for Andrei Kovalenko

The only trade on the list that occurred was a trade between Adam Burt and Andrei Kovalenko. The Flyers accepted Burt, a solid, low-scoring defenseman. In 737 games, Burt had a career total of 152 points. Carolina took Kovalenko from the Flyers, a right winger with a tendency for hot and cold seasons. In his first season with the Canes, Kovalenko scored 12 points in 18 games.

From Quiz Whalers Turned Hurricanes

Answer: Danian Surma

Each of the above players scored in his first career game that season, but only Surma's goal came on March 18. In fact, a fifth player, Brad DeFauw, scored in his first game as well.

From Quiz Carolina Hurricanes: 1998-99

Answer: Boston Bruins

With their first playoff berth and first ever division title, the Hurricanes looked to defeat the Bruins. The Hurricanes were defeated 2-0 in game one. The Hurricanes won game number two in overtime by a score of 3-2. The Hurricanes then took a series lead by defeating the Bruins 3-2 again. The Bruins then defeated Carolina 4-1 in regulation, 4-3 in double overtime, and 2-0 to clinch the series 4 games to 2. For a first ever playoff experience, critics and fans agreeed that the Hurricanes played well.

From Quiz Whalers Turned Hurricanes

Answer: Byron Dafoe

With 6:48 left in the first period, Ronnie "Franchise" slipped one by Byron Dafoe for this milestone goal in a 3-6 loss against the Bruins.

From Quiz Hartford Whalers: 1986-87

Answer: Peter Stastny

This was the common ending to most Hartford Whaler seasons. The lovable losers would only win one playoff series in their 17-year existence in Hartford. In 1997, the team left Hartford and moved to Carolina to become known as the Carolina Hurricanes. In 2006, Carolina would win their 1st Stanley Cup.

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