Who is the coach of the Carolina Hurricanes?

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The Carolina Hurricanes are an NHL team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They compete in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference and play their home games at Lenovo Center. The franchise was founded in 1971 as the New England Whalers in the WHA. They won the Eastern Division title in their first three seasons and became the first Avco World Trophy champions in 1973.

The Whalers joined the NHL in 1979 and became the Hartford Whalers. In 1997, the team relocated to North Carolina and rebranded as the Hurricanes. They reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2002 but lost to the Detroit Red Wings. In 2006, the Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup by defeating the Edmonton Oilers. It was the first major professional sports championship for the state of North Carolina.

Who is the Carolina Hurricanes' head coach in 2025?

Carolina Hurricanes Coach
Rod Brind'Amour during NHL: APR 29 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Devils at Hurricanes

Rod Brind'Amour is the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2025, according to the official website of the NHL. He became the 14th head coach in franchise history in 2018. Brind'Amour had previously served as an assistant coach for the Hurricanes from 2011 to 2018.

Under his leadership, the Hurricanes have consistently made the playoffs, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Final in 2019. He won the Jack Adams Award as Coach of the Year in 2021 and led the team to multiple division titles. As a player, Brind'Amour had a distinguished 20-year career, including a Stanley Cup win with the Hurricanes in 2006. He retired from playing in 2010 and transitioned to coaching shortly after.

Rod Brind'Amour's physical attributes

Rod Brind'AmourPhysical Attributes
AgeAugust 9, 1970 (age 54)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)

Rod Brind'Amour's age

Rod Brind'Amour, born on August 9, 1970, is 54 years old.

Rod Brind'Amour's height

Rod Brind'Amour stands 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall.

Rod Brind'Amour's weight

Rod Brind'Amour weighs 205 pounds (93 kg or 14 st 9 lb).

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Carolina Hurricanes General Manager

Eric Tulsky was named general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes on June 18, 2024, according to the official website of the NHL. He replaced Don Waddell, who resigned on May 24. Tulsky had served as assistant GM since 2020 and was interim GM before his promotion. He joined the Hurricanes as a consultant in 2014 and has been involved in player personnel, pro scouting, contracts, and salary cap management.

Carolina Hurricanes Captain

Jordan Staal was named captain of the Carolina Hurricanes on September 29, 2019, according to the official website of the NHL. He had previously served as co-captain in 2017-18 and as an alternate captain for several seasons. Jordan Martinook and Jaccob Slavin were named alternate captains.

Carolina Hurricanes Head Coaches year by year

The Carolina Hurricanes have had six head coaches since relocating to North Carolina. Paul Maurice led the team from 1997 to 2003 and again from 2008 to 2011. Peter Laviolette coached from 2003 to 2008, followed by Kirk Muller from 2011 to 2014. Bill Peters was head coach from 2014 to 2018. Rod Brind’Amour took over in 2018 and remains the head coach as of April 2025.

NameTerm
Paul Maurice1997–2003
Peter Laviolette2003–2008
Paul Maurice2008–2011
Kirk Muller2011–2014
Bill Peters2014–2018
Rod Brind'Amour2018–present

Carolina Hurricanes Managers 2025

This is a look at the managers in the Carolina Hurricanes team as per the NHL official site

General ManagerEric Tulsky
Vice President and General Manager of Lenovo CenterTom Embrey
Chief Financial OfficerShaun Nicholson
General CounselNigel Wheeler
Executive CoordinatorAnna Yount

Carolina Hurricanes Staff 2025

This is a look at the staff in the Carolina Hurricanes team as per the NHL official site -

Medical & Performance Staff

RoleName/Organization
Head Athletic TrainerDoug Bennett
Assistant Athletic TrainerMatthew Aiello
Head Strength & Conditioning CoachBill Burniston
Massage TherapistMike Maresca
Coordinator of Rehabilitation & Sports Scientist/Physical TherapistNick Mahaffey
NutritionistKristin Pirigyi
Performance ChefSean Murnane

Team Physicians

Specialty/RoleName/Organization
Head Medical PhysicianDr. Josh Bloom
Head Orthopedic PhysiciansDr. Marty Isbell, Dr. Joe Barker
Team DentistsDr. Don Lane, Dr. Raleigh Wright, Dr. Don Bailey, Dr. Mazin Aziz
Team Eye Doctor & OphthalmologistDr. Dean Dornic
Team Oral SurgeonNorth Carolina Oral Surgery & Orthodontics
Emergency PhysiciansRaleigh Emergency Medicine Associates

FAQs on Carolina Hurricanes

A. Rod Brind’Amour was born on August 9, 1970, and is 54 years old.

A. Rod Brind’Amour is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) tall.

A. Rod Brind’Amour weighs 205 lb (93 kg).

A. Rod Brind’Amour began coaching in 2011.

A. Rod Brind’Amour won a gold medal at the 1994 World Championships in Italy.

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