Erik Cole
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Erik Thomas Cole is an American former professional ice hockey left winger. Originally drafted by the Hurricanes in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, Cole played 15 seasons in the NHL for the Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings.
Cole with the Dallas Stars in 2014
Cole pictured during his time with the Montreal Canadiens
Cole in April 2014
Carolina Hurricanes
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The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as part of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, and play their home games at PNC Arena.
Eric Staal was drafted by the Hurricanes in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He was named team captain in 2010. He was later traded to the New York Rangers.
The Hurricanes celebrate following their game seven victory in the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.
In 2009, the Hurricanes acquired Jussi Jokinen through a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has played with nine different NHL teams before leaving for the Finnish SM-liiga.
Jeff Skinner was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy for his rookie season performance in the 2010–11 season.