The Carolina Hurricanes are an NHL team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They compete in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference and play their home games at Lenovo Center. The franchise was founded in 1971 as the New England Whalers in the WHA. They won the Eastern Division title in their first three seasons and became the first Avco World Trophy champions in 1973.
The Whalers joined the NHL in 1979 and became the Hartford Whalers. In 1997, the team relocated to North Carolina and rebranded as the Hurricanes. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2002 but lost to the Detroit Red Wings. In 2006, the Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup by defeating the Edmonton Oilers. It was the first major professional sports championship for the state of North Carolina.
Who is the Carolina Hurricanes head coach in 2025?
Rod Brind'Amour is the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2025, according to the official website of the NHL. He became the 14th head coach in franchise history in 2018. Brind'Amour had previously served as an assistant coach for the Hurricanes from 2011 to 2018.
Under his leadership, the Hurricanes have consistently made the playoffs, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Final in 2019. He won the Jack Adams Award as Coach of the Year in 2021 and led the team to multiple division titles. As a player, Brind'Amour had a distinguished 20-year career, including a Stanley Cup win with the Hurricanes in 2006. He retired from playing in 2010 and transitioned to coaching shortly after.
Rod Brind'Amour's physical attributes
| Rod Brind'Amour | Physical Attributes |
| Age | August 9, 1970 (age 54) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
Rod Brind'Amour's age
Rod Brind'Amour, born on August 9, 1970, is 54 years old.
Rod Brind'Amour's height
Rod Brind'Amour stands 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall.
Rod Brind'Amour's weight
Rod Brind'Amour weighs 205 pounds (93 kg or 14 st 9 lb).
Carolina Hurricanes General Manager
Eric Tulsky was named general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes on June 18, 2024, according to the official website of the NHL. He replaced Don Waddell, who resigned on May 24. Tulsky had served as assistant GM since 2020 and was interim GM before his promotion. He joined the Hurricanes as a consultant in 2014 and has been involved in player personnel, pro scouting, contracts, and salary cap management.
Carolina Hurricanes Captain
Jordan Staal was named captain of the Carolina Hurricanes on September 29, 2019, according to the official website of the NHL. He had previously served as co-captain in 2017-18 and as an alternate captain for several seasons. Jordan Martinook and Jaccob Slavin were named alternate captains.
Carolina Hurricanes Head Coaches year by year
The Carolina Hurricanes have had six head coaches since relocating to North Carolina. Paul Maurice led the team from 1997 to 2003 and again from 2008 to 2011. Peter Laviolette coached from 2003 to 2008, followed by Kirk Muller from 2011 to 2014. Bill Peters was the head coach from 2014 to 2018. Rod Brind’Amour took over in 2018 and remains the head coach as of April 2025.
| Name | Term |
| Paul Maurice | 1997–2003 |
| Peter Laviolette | 2003–2008 |
| Paul Maurice | 2008–2011 |
| Kirk Muller | 2011–2014 |
| Bill Peters | 2014–2018 |
| Rod Brind'Amour | 2018–present |
Carolina Hurricanes Managers 2025
This is a look at the managers in the Carolina Hurricanes team as per the NHL official site:
| General Manager | Eric Tulsky |
| Vice President and General Manager of Lenovo Center | Tom Embrey |
| Chief Financial Officer | Shaun Nicholson |
| General Counsel | Nigel Wheeler |
| Executive Coordinator | Anna Yount |
Carolina Hurricanes Staff 2025
This is a look at the staff in the Carolina Hurricanes team as per the NHL official site:
Medical & Performance Staff
| Role | Name/Organization |
| Head Athletic Trainer | Doug Bennett |
| Assistant Athletic Trainer | Matthew Aiello |
| Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | Bill Burniston |
| Massage Therapist | Mike Maresca |
| Coordinator of Rehabilitation & Sports Scientist/Physical Therapist | Nick Mahaffey |
| Nutritionist | Kristin Pirigyi |
| Performance Chef | Sean Murnane |
Team Physicians
| Specialty/Role | Name/Organization |
| Head Medical Physician | Dr. Josh Bloom |
| Head Orthopedic Physicians | Dr. Marty Isbell, Dr. Joe Barker |
| Team Dentists | Dr. Don Lane, Dr. Raleigh Wright, Dr. Don Bailey, Dr. Mazin Aziz |
| Team Eye Doctor & Ophthalmologist | Dr. Dean Dornic |
| Team Oral Surgeon | North Carolina Oral Surgery & Orthodontics |
| Emergency Physicians | Raleigh Emergency Medicine Associates |
FAQs on Carolina Hurricanes
A. Rod Brind’Amour was born on August 9, 1970, and is 54 years old.
A. Rod Brind’Amour is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) tall.
A. Rod Brind’Amour weighs 205 lb (93 kg).
A. Rod Brind’Amour began coaching in 2011.
A. Rod Brind’Amour won a gold medal at the 1994 World Championships in Italy.
