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Carolina Hurricanes sign twenty-year lease extension

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    devilized
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    I'm particularly excited about this because I have season tickets, Just 5 or 6 years ago, this team was rumored for relocation due to poor performance and attendance. New owner came in, made a ton...

    I'm particularly excited about this because I have season tickets, Just 5 or 6 years ago, this team was rumored for relocation due to poor performance and attendance. New owner came in, made a ton of great changes, invested in the team and now they're a Stanley Cup contender with sellouts most nights.

    The lease also comes with much-needed development in the area surrounding the arena. Currently, there's really nothing nearby except for a single mediocre restaurant. This will give a place to spend some time before or after events.

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    1. GobiasIndustries
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      It makes me so happy to see hockey thriving in non-traditional markets. When the league started its Southern expansion, I never though that there would be rabid fan bases in places like Raleigh,...

      It makes me so happy to see hockey thriving in non-traditional markets. When the league started its Southern expansion, I never though that there would be rabid fan bases in places like Raleigh, Nashville, or Vegas.

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      NoblePath
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      Backyard Bistro’s Cobb salad is totally decent if you get the fried chicken substitute.

      Backyard Bistro’s Cobb salad is totally decent if you get the fried chicken substitute.

      1. devilized
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        The weird thing about that restaurant is that their catering is actually quite good. It's just their actual restaurant that's consistently meh.

        The weird thing about that restaurant is that their catering is actually quite good. It's just their actual restaurant that's consistently meh.

  2. DougM
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    My employer is based out of Raleigh and got to get to my first Canes game last season when they hosted my Bruins. Other than the loss, it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere is fantastic and...

    My employer is based out of Raleigh and got to get to my first Canes game last season when they hosted my Bruins. Other than the loss, it was an amazing experience. The atmosphere is fantastic and they have such a fun team right now.

    2 votes