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Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jacob Slavin fights for the puck during the game against Seattle Kraken on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in PNC Arena. Slavin had one shot throughout the game. The Hurricanes beat the Kraken 3-2.

No place like home: Kochetkov, Canes take down Kraken 3-2

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
December 15, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes players celebrate center Martin Necas' goal in the game against the New York Islanders in PNC Arena on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Necas made one goal and had two shots. Hurricanes lost 6-2.

Canes cruise past Islanders in complete team win

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
December 10, 2022
Defenseman Jaccob Slavin passes the puck up the ice during the Hurricanes' home game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 in PNC Arena. Slavin had one assist for one point as the Canes beat the Oilers 7-2.

Exhausted Canes salvage point, dropped by Ducks in OT

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
December 7, 2022
Defenseman Brent Burns (center) huddles up with the team during the Hurricanes' home game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 in PNC Arena. Burns had one goal for one point as the Canes beat the Oilers 7-2.

Canes carve up Kings, stay unbeaten halfway through road trip

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
December 4, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce fights for the puck against a Washington Capitals opponent during the game on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes beat the Capitals 3-2.

Pesce, Canes push past Penguins in gritty overtime win

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
Letter from the Sports Editor: An improbable lifetime of stick-and-ball games

Letter from the Sports Editor: An improbable lifetime of stick-and-ball games

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
November 29, 2022
Defenseman Brett Pesce celebrates defenseman Brent Burns' goal in the game against the New York Islanders in PNC Arena on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. Burns had six attempts blocked and one goal. The Hurricanes lost 6-2.

Canes reignite offense with 3-2 win over Calgary Flames

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
November 26, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho dribbles the puck during the game against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes beat the Sabres 5-3.

Canes take foot off gas, lose 2-1 in overtime to Minnesota

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
(Left to right) Senior setter Kristen McDaniel ties a flower crown on senior defensive specialist Hannah Wander after the game against Notre Dame on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Reynolds Coliseum. Wander was one of the graduating seniors honored after the game. NC State beat Notre Dame 3-0.

NC State volleyball sweeps Notre Dame on senior day

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
November 19, 2022
Sebastian Aho waits between play during the Hurricanes' home game against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 in PNC Arena. Aho had two assists for two points as the Canes beat the Oilers 7-2.

Canes clipped by Colorado in overtime, fall to Avs for second time in six days

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
Redshirt sophomore Owen Trephan grapples his opponent during the 285 bout of the NC State duel against App State on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 in Reynolds Coliseum. Trephan won his individual match by decision 8-3. The Wolfpack beat the Mountaineers 26-12.

No. 8 Wolfpack sweeps Lock Haven, No. 17 Nebraska in weekend rout

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
November 13, 2022
Centerman Jordan Staal evades the Winnipeg defense at center ice during the Hurricanes' home game against the Winnipeg Jets in PNC Arena on Thursday, April 2022. The Canes came from behind to beat the Jets 4-2. Stall scored one goal.

Canes come up short against Colorado in another tough road loss

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
November 13, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen blocks a shot with his stick during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in PNC Arena. Andersen had a save percentage of .969 only allowing one goal throughout the night. The Hurricanes beat the Blue Jackets 4-1.

Andersen, Canes clamp down Capitals in shootout win on Halloween

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 31, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns shouts to teammates during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes beat the Blue Jackets 4-1.

Canes burn Flyers on the road in 4-3 comeback win

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 29, 2022
Sophomore Ben Salas aims at a target at the NC State versus West Virginia rifle match at Reynolds Coliseum on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. NC State lost 4730-4652 against West Virginia.

NC State rifle sets program record in smallbore, outduels Army

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 29, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes center, Martin Necas moves the puck with a defender in tow during the game against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, April 8, 2022 in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes beat the Sabres 5-3.

COLUMN: 2022-23 is the year of Martin Necas

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 26, 2022
Centerman Jordan Staal evades the Winnipeg defense at center ice during the Hurricanes' home game against the Winnipeg Jets in PNC Arena on Thursday, April 2022. The Canes came from behind to beat the Jets 4-2. Stall scored one goal.

Canes fend off Vancouver, round out road trip with 3-2 win

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 25, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Teuvo Teravainen breaks his stick while shooting during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in PNC Arena. Teravainen had five shots throughout the game. The Hurricanes beat the Blue Jackets 4-1.

Canes fail to snuff out Flames, lose 3-2 in overtime

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 23, 2022
Sophomore pitcher Carlos Rodon pitches against Appalachian State University Friday, Feb.15, 2013. Rodon suffered his first loss of his collegiate career falling to the Mountaineers 6-3 at Doak Field at Dail Park. 

MLB Pack Pros: Rodón, Turner reassert greatness in 2022

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 19, 2022
The Carolina Hurricanes crashed the net in a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Oct. 17, 2022, as shown in this shot heatmap from Natural Stat Trick.

Canes cruise past Seattle with solid 5-1 victory

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns shouts to teammates during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes beat the Blue Jackets 4-1.

Canes sink Sharks, start road trip with gritty 2-1 win

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 15, 2022
The Wolfpack's sophomore Katelyn Tuohy crosses the finish line in first place at the Adidas XC challenge at Wake Med Soccer Park on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Tuohy finished with the fastest time of 16:29.6, and helped the women's team score first overall.

NC State cross country wraps up regular season at Nuttycombe, ECU Pirate Invitationals

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 14, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes right wing Martin Necas scores a goal during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in PNC Arena. Necas was the first star with one goal and two assists. The Hurricanes beat the Blue Jackets 4-1.

Necas rattles off three points, Canes crush Columbus in season opener

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov brings the puck around the net versus the Ducks on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at PNC Arena. The Canes lost 2-1 in overtime.

Canes break ice on preseason, defeat Tampa Bay 5-1

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
September 27, 2022
Right defenseman Ethan Bear passes the puck during the game in PNC Arena on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The Hurricanes beat the Devils 6-3.

Canes offseason roundup: Burns’ arrival ignites urgency in Carolina’s title push

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
September 25, 2022
Sophomore forward Luke Hille waves at the crowd at the beginning of the match against Virginia Tech on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022 at Dail Soccer Field. Hille scored one goal for the Wolfpack. NC State beat Virginia Tech 1-0.

Hille’s header lifts Wolfpack men’s soccer to first ACC win of season

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
September 23, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes center, Martin Necas moves the puck with a defender in tow during the game against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, April 8, 2022 in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes beat the Sabres 5-3.

Canes offseason roundup: Big splashes, big departures mark another roster revamp

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
September 21, 2022
Sophomore pitcher Evan Justice delivers the ball against Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Justice faced two batters and gave up two earned runs on one hit as the Wolfpack lost 9-2.

COLUMN: Where is the collegiate Edwin Díaz?

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
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Chandler Zavala embracing one last season with NC State football

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
August 31, 2022
Junior center Patrick Bailey walks to home base after another player hit a home run against Tennessee Tech at Doak Field on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Bailey had 2 runs during the game.

MiLB Pack Pros: Power bats, strikeout artists thriving in August

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
August 28, 2022
Head coach Dave Doeren answers questions during interviews at the 2022 ACC Kickoff at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

In their own words: recapping the past year of NC State athletics in quotes

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
August 21, 2022
Freshman forward Henrique Santos dribbles the ball away from UCF senior midfielder Caleb Franke in the game against UCF on Monday, Sep. 6, 2021 in Dail Soccer Stadium. The Wolfpack beat the Knights 2-1.

NC State men’s soccer wallops Royals in 6-0 exhibition

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
August 14, 2022
Freshman catcher/outfielder Luca Tresh takes a swing against Clemson on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Doak Field. Tresh went 0-2 with two strikeouts and one walk in the Wolfpack’s 4-3 loss.

MiLB Pack Pros: catchers catching fire in summer heat

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
July 31, 2022
Redshirt junior infielder Josh Hood swings his bat during the game against Radford at Doak Field on Sunday, May 1, 2022. NC State beat Radford 11-4 with NC State sweeping the series. Hood had two home runs.

Four more MiLB Pack Pros produced during and after MLB Draft

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
July 24, 2022
Redshirt junior quarterback Devin Leary answers questions at the 2022 ACC Kickoff at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

NC State football focuses on building momentum, culture at ACC Kickoff

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
July 20, 2022
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COLUMN: NC State football’s conference future without the ACC

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
July 17, 2022
Defender Tony DeAngelo holds possession of the puck in the game against the St. Louis Blues in PNC Arena on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hurricanes beat the Blues 3-2.

Hurricane heist: Carolina nabs several elite prospects at 2022 NHL draft

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
July 10, 2022
Redshirt junior wide receiver Thayer Thomas celebrates with redshirt sophomore wide receiver Devin Carter after Carter scored a touchdown in the game against Clemson in Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Carter had five receptions and two touchdowns. The Wolfpack beat the Tigers 27-21 in double overtime.

COLUMN: Chaotic conference shakeups set up do-or-die season for ACC football

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
July 3, 2022
Right defensemen Tony DeAngelo eyes for the puck in PNC Arena on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. The Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 6-3.

Hurricanes’ historic season soured by early playoff exit

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
June 26, 2022
Left defenseman Ian Cole battles for the puck against a New Jersey Devil player during the game in PNC Arena on Thursday, April 28, 2022. The Hurricanes beat the Devils 6-3.

Kotkaniemi returns to scoresheet, Canes wallop Devils in regular season finale

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
April 29, 2022
Left Wing Jordan Martinook goes against a St. Louis player in a faceoff during the game in PNC Arena on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hurricanes beat the Blues 3-2.

Canes clinch division title with win over Rangers

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes center Max Domi evades a pursuing defender during the game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, April 10, 2022 in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes beat the Ducks 5-2.

Canes beat Islanders 5-2 despite injury to Raanta in net

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
April 24, 2022
Center Seth Jarvis dribbles the puck up the ice in PNC Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Jarvis had one shot in 21 shifts. The Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3.

Canes pull off late comeback against New Jersey, Kochetkov wins in NHL debut

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
April 23, 2022
Defenseman Jaccob Slavin hugs goaltender Antti Raanta after the home game against the Winnipeg Jets in PNC Arena on Thursday, April 21, 2022. The Canes beat the Jets 4-2. Slavin scored one goal and Raanta had 20 saves from 22 shots.

Canes battle back for 4-2 comeback win over Winnipeg

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
April 21, 2022
Carolina Hurricanes center Max Domi evades a pursuing defender during the game against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, April 10, 2022 in PNC Arena. The Hurricanes beat the Ducks 5-2.

Canes blaze Coyotes as Domi scores 100th goal, first as Hurricane

Bryan Pyrtle, Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
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