Old Man Summer

Confession time. Phew, deep breath. I am, in fact, an only child. Okay, judge away, I can take it.While I grew up without siblings, I did have cousins who were close in age. The catch? They live in Colorado. Yeah, your boy couldn't catch a break.

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Carolina Hurricanes Won the Summer of 2005

For die-hard NHL fans, the loss of the 2004-05 season was a tough pill to swallow. As the lockout dragged on, questions emerged about the league's future and viability. Despite the ongoing turmoil, General Managers across the NHL continued working to ensure their team would be ready to play once the stalemate drew to a close.

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Trevor Kidd

Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Jim Rutherford faced the daunting task of assembling a competitive team to play not only in a new market but in a temporary home. A former NHL netminder, Rutherford understood the importance of having solid goaltending if his team hoped to impress their new fans.

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Sean Burke: The Carolina Hurricanes’ Would-Be Starter

When the New Jersey Devils turned to a 21-year-old rookie goaltender in March 1988, they likely had no idea what to expect. As it turned out, Sean Burke—the player in question—won 10 of his 13 appearances and helped the Devils make their Stanley Cup Playoffs debut.

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Terrifier

As a kid, one of my favorite rituals was wandering the horror section of the video store in my hometown.Naturally, my eyes were drawn to the most outlandish covers even though the movies themselves failed to deliver on the glorious box art.

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Air Canada Flight 621

Aviation has always fascinated me. It started as a child with trips to Raleigh-Durham International Airport to pick up or drop off family members. This was a time when anyone could enter the terminal area and go to whichever gate they wanted.

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Radkey Are Taking the Rock World by Storm
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Radkey Are Taking the Rock World by Storm

Imagine walking through your hometown one evening, just as the sun gives way to dusk. You hear a distant rumble, wondering if you should have grabbed an umbrella.As you continue your stroll, you dear drums and realize—despite all indications—it's not thunder. The bass kicks in, threatening to send the USGS on a wild goose chase. Then a guitar roars to life, its raw tone delivering a mix of riffs that'll grow hair on your chest and melodies that'll make you certain some majestic dinosaur has set itself ablaze.

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