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Yesterday’s News Today
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- Not hockey related, but by far the most newsworthy story coming out of North Carolina sports yesterday was Luke Kuechly announcing his sudden retirement:
“In my heart, I know it’s the right thing to do.” pic.twitter.com/mSDyJ0iEMw
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 15, 2020
- We all remember his gem of a siren-sounding last postseason but here’s a reminder of that special moment:
A Carolina LEGEND
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) January 15, 2020
Thank you for the passion and intensity you brought to our state, Luke pic.twitter.com/CM2lrC5t2K
Carolina Panther’s MLB Luke Kuechly here at the Hurricanes game getting ready to ring the siren pic.twitter.com/rQU36zCN8z
— Jonathan M Alexander (@jonmalexander) May 14, 2019
- The Carolina Hurricanes are hosting Hockey Talks: Mental Awareness Night on January 31st and have a special ticket offer for those interested. [Hurricanes]
- The NHL is adding a new skills competition to this years All-Star Game festivities that is being described as hockey meets Topgolf. [ESPN]
- Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman John Marino didn’t come out of nowhere, and there is a dented dryer to prove it. [The Athletic $]
- Others may imitate, but Svech will always be the first (and second):
NO YOU DID NOT, FILIP FORSBERG...
— NHL (@NHL) January 15, 2020
Lacrosse, meet hockey, Part 3. pic.twitter.com/Wdwqha9h1o