Lasting Impressions of the 25th Anniversary Season: Caniacs Galore

Looking back on some of the memories that made this campaign so special

By Walt Ruff

@WaltRuff Hurricanes.com

June 11, 2023

RALEIGH, NC. -The Stadium Series week and the creation of the Hurricanes Hall of Fame were both undoubtedly special moments from the 2022-23 season, but an overarching theme was that no matter if there was a special event or not, the Caniacs were there in full force.

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Another Record Year of Attendance

In addition to the showing of nearly 60,000 on February 18 at Carter-Finley Stadium, the Canes finished second on the NHL's attendance leaderboard this season.

Averaging 19,526 over the course of 41 regular-season home games, there were recorded 31 sell-outs at PNC Arena, and eight home playoff games in Raleigh. There were also a record number of ticket plans sold, too.

After finishing 30th out of 30 teams during the 2016-17 season, things have been on the rise since for Carolina, and expectations remain high for next season too.

Carolina Hurricanes Average Attendance, Per Season (+League Ranking)

2016-17: 11,776 (30th out of 30)

2017-18: 13,321 (28th out of 31)

2018-19: 14,322 (27th out of 31)

2019-20: 16,795 (21st out of 31)

2020-21: N/A (COVID-19-Impacted Season)

2021-22: 17,210 (13th out of 32)

2022-23: 19,526 (2nd out of 32)