'Strange, but true': 20 years later, 'BBC' line stars reminisce on improbable Canes run to finals
The Carolina Hurricanes came within three wins of the Stanley Cup in 2002. The team was founded by coach Rod Brind'Amour, forwards Bates Battaglia and Erik Cole and their fans. They are still remembered as the team that came from under the surface and into the hearts of Raleigh. They were the first team to be called "Caniacs" and represent the area's interest in sports.
Battaglia and Brind'Amour were drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997. They played in PNC Arena during the construction. Brid' amour was named captain before the 2005-2006 season. The team won the Stanley Cup in 2006. Cole was drafted in 2001. He didn't expect to make the roster the first year, but he played with an urgency. His teammates can be proud of his leadership. It's a big part of the team's progress. There was a time when Brin' Amour thought he wouldn't win the Cup. Cole didn’t have the same expectations.
The Canes won their first playoff series since the franchise moved to North Carolina. They beat Montreal in six games. The BBC line scored 10 goals between them in the second-round playoff against the Canadiens. Cole scored the game-winning goal in overtime in Game 4. They won the series and are now in conference finals. It was the first time the Can't team won a playoff game since moving to the North Carolin. Montreal and Ottawa knocked off No. 2 seed Philadelphia. Boston lost to Montreal. Philadelphia lost against Ottawa. Quebec won against Philadelphia in a similar way.
Carolina Hurricanes made an improbable run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2002. The team was playing against Detroit, Toronto and the original six teams. They won the series against the Red Wings. The overachieving group helped grow the game in a new market. It is common to use the phrase 'the loudest house in the NHL' now. Carolina Hurricanes are playing in their 20th anniversary this year. Their team is called the Carolina Hurricane. For more information, visit their website. for more details. on their Facebook page. On their Twitter page for the post, they say:
