The Hurricanes’ additions to their roster this offseason have been limited by the NHL’s flat salary cap, but the team did make a massive upgrade earlier this summer: the opening of its new space and practice facility as part of the Wake Competition Center in Morrisville. And it’s a beauty.
In addition to two NHL standard ice rinks, one of which can seat 1200 spectators, and the other 500, the Hurricanes’ portion of the facility is home to a host of amenities. There’s a spacious, open players lounge that includes space to relax and watch television, and a kitchen, right next to a large gym space adorned with Hurricanes murals and signs on the walls.