RALEIGH, NC - The Kids 'N Community Foundation today announced plans for its annual Canes 5k race and the 20th Annual Kids 'N Community Golf Tournament. By raising funds through events like the Canes 5k and Kids 'N Community Golf Tournament, the Foundation awarded $495,000 to 24 different children's charities and youth hockey organizations in 2017-18.

RALEIGH, NC - Don Waddell, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed forward Saku Maenalanen to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Maenalanen $832,500 in the NHL or $70,000 in the American Hockey League (AHL) during the 2018-19 season. He receives as signing bonus of $92,500.

RALEIGH, NC - The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that the team has signed forward Morgan Geekie to a three-year, entry-level contract. On the NHL level, the deal will pay Geekie $650,000 in 2018-19 and $700,000 in 2019-20 and 2020-21. He will be paid $70,000 per season on the AHL level and receives a signing bonus of $240,000.

RALEIGH, NC - The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that the team has named Rod Brind'Amour as its head coach. The team also announced that Don Waddell will officially serve as president and general manager.

RALEIGH, NC - Registration for the Carolina Hurricanes' Learn to Play: First Goal program is open. This year, the program features locations in Cary, Charlotte, Fort Bragg, Garner, Greensboro, Hillsborough, Indian Trail, Raleigh and Wake Forest. The Learn to Play: First Goal program is available for just $119 per person and has introduced over 800 children to the game of hockey in its two years in North Carolina.

RALEIGH, NC - The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that the team has acquired left wing Jordan Martinook and Arizona's fourth-round selection in the 2018 NHL Draft in exchange for center Marcus Kruger and Carolina's third-round pick in the 2018 Draft. The Hurricanes also retain 10 percent of Kruger's salary in the deal.

RALEIGH, NC - The Czech Ice Hockey Association today announced that Carolina Hurricanes prospect Martin Necas (mar-TEEN NEH-chass) has been added to its roster for the 2018 IIHF World Championship. The tournament will be held from May 4-20 in Denmark.

RALEIGH, NC - The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that the team has hired Rick Dudley as senior vice president of hockey operations.

RALEIGH, NC - The Carolina Hurricanes today announced that the team has terminated the contract of President of Hockey Operations Ron Francis. Francis served as the team's executive vice president and general manager from April 24, 2014 until March 7, 2018.

RALEIGH, NC - USA Hockey today announced that Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Scott Darling and forward Derek Ryan have been selected for its roster for the 2018 IIHF World Championship. The tournament will be held from May 4-20 in Denmark.