Carolina Hurricanes

Time is running out to nominate a small business for our Empowering the Heart of the Triangle Sweepstakes for a chance to win a technology upgrade from Lenovo! Details » Hurricanes.com/empowering

Nominate your local community hero for the Willie O’Ree Community Hero award today: www.nhl.com/OReeAward The Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award honors former NHL forward Willie O’Ree, who on January 18, 1958, became the first black player to compete in the League. The award is presented annually “to an individual who – through the game of hockey – has positively impacted his or her community, culture or society.” 🏆 Submissions due February 2. #NHLOReeAward

Hockey in the Triangle keeps growing! In partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL), we're proud to announce that construction is underway on two new street hockey rinks at Apex Community Park. Details » n.carhur.com/4jx1ZJ7

Eric Staal's legacy in Raleigh is built on more than goals, points and even championships. It's also built on a generation of fans who fell in love with the game of hockey, thanks to him. Read » n.carhur.com/4hjopvl

On Friday, the Centennial Authority board approved the plan to use $100M toward Lenovo Center for the first of three phases of renovations. The major highlights of the phase one plan include a new “View Bar” on the 300-level, several new and upgraded concessions on the 300-level as well as brand new bunker suites and elevated club experience on the ice level. The ice level entertainment spaces will become the new standard for elevated hospitality in sports.

Congratulations to Tripp Tracy who has been named Co-Sportscaster of the Year for North Carolina by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA) 👏 Details » n.carhur.com/40aqWBc

The #Canes and Lenovo are dedicated to supporting the small businesses at the heart of our community. Nominate a small business to our Empowering the Heart of the Triangle Sweepstakes, and they could win a technology upgrade from Lenovo! Details » Hurricanes.com/Empowering

There's no place like Raleigh 👏

Congratulations to Rod Brind'Amour for being named to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine 👏 This award is North Carolina's highest civilian honor for exceptional service to the state and its people. Read » n.carhur.com/3BoiC8O