There’s a studious side to Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner that Canes fan may not have seen: He loves to read.
Skinner says his favorite book is “The Scarlet Pimpernel” by Baroness Orczy, first published in 1905, but adds it’s one of 10 or 15 books that he has on his personal favorites list.
Skinner took part Thursday in a news conference at PNC Arena as the Hurricanes and Wake County Public Schools announced a joint program that challenges school kids to read more — the “Readvolution.”
Skinner can often be seen on the team flights with a book in his hand.