Items include autographed Hurricanes jerseys from the 99 season, autographed golf head covers, pennants, photographs, car flags, and banner flags. To raise money for the Canes Foundation, the players donate their time to s everal Hurricanes-sponsored events. The Annual Kids N' Community Golf Tournament pairs golfers and players together for a day of fun at one of the area's prestigious golf courses. This popular tournament, sponsored by Touchstone Energy and Nortel Networks, attracks hundreds of area community and business leaders. Before the fun begins on the course, golfers and hockey players get together the evening before at the Pairings Party and Auction, a casual event that features great food and beverages, and auction items that include a trip with the team, sports memorabilia, Caribbean vacations, and Hurricanes fan packages.
Fans can purchase corporate tables or tickets, and enjoy lunch with their favorite players.
You'll also get the inside scoop form General Manager Jim Rutherford and Coach Paul Maurice, and see advertising and other promotional highlights. The next Skate with the Canes will be scheduled during the 2001-02 season. Players will also visit local schools, non-profit groups and day care centers that afternoon. Please contact Mary-Ann Baldwin or Bene Wills for more information about how your organization can get involved. Most fans see Team Captain Ron Francis and defenseman Glen Wesley give it their all on the ice.