The Carolina Hurricanes doing a "storm surge" celebration in the middle of the rink — hockey players are in a circle.

If you’ve experienced a Canes’ win at PNC Arena, then you’ve probably witnessed a storm surge celebration. | Photo by Kara Durrette/Carolina Hurricanes

Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in NC State red — when it comes to sports, the Triangle has no shortage of teams to support. Our city is home to some of the most loyal fans in the country — they’re even ranked as some of the most passionate.

In this guide, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about local teams, so whether you’re already a devoted Raleigh sports fan or you’re new to the area, we hope it can serve as a valuable resource.

🏒 Carolina Hurricanes Hockey (NHL) | Est. 1971

The Canes were originally founded as the New England Whalers (1972-1979) as part of the World Hockey League. In 1979, the team transitioned into the NHL and became known as the Hartford Whalers. Then, in 1997 the Hartford Whalers relocated to Raleigh, rebranding to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Where they play: PNC Arena

Max. capacity of ~18,000 for hockey events and ~21,000 for concerts
Also home to the NC State men’s basketball team
Neighbors Carter-Finley Stadium

Major accomplishments:

Stanley Cup champs in the 2005-2006 season
Two-time conference champs in 2001-2002 and 2005-2006
Division champs in 1998-1999, 2001-2002, 2005-2006, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022

📅 See the team’s schedule.

_CouragevsRayadas_030923-1147 (1).jpg — Watch the Courage play this season at WakeMed Soccer Park. | Photo provided by NC Courage

⚽ NC Courage (NWSL) | Est. 2017

The NC Courage is based in Cary and affiliated with North Carolina FC. The team has been owned by Steven Malik since 2017, and in 2021 professional tennis player Naomi Osaka invested in the team to become an owner. Going into the 2023 season, the Courage has a roster of 25.

Where they play: WakeMed Soccer Park

Formally called the State Capital Soccer Park (2001-2002) and the SAS Soccer Park (2002-2007)
The stadium received a $6.3 expansion in 2011.

Major accomplishments:

In 2018, the NC Courage became the first team in NWSL history to win the NSWL Championship and the Women’s International Champions Cup in the same season. In the same year, the team had the best season in NWSL history.
NSWL Championship winners in 2018 and 2019

📅 See the team’s 2023 schedule.

Click the link below to explore accomplishments, mascots, and more for 15 local teams.

CHEER ON THESE 15 TEAMS

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EVENTS

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Tuesday, March 14

Digital Literacy Classes for Women 50+ | Tuesday, Mar. 14 and Thursday, Mar. 16 | 1-3 p.m. | Dress for Success Triangle, 1812 Tillery Pl., Raleigh | Free | Gain essential skills to navigate the digital world in this Google Workspace III class.
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | House of Hops, 6909 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 100, Raleigh | Free | Each quiz consists of seven rounds of eight questions each, covering topics from “The Hunger Game” to Hungary.

Wednesday, March 15

Cocktails Inspired by Art in Bloom | Wednesday, Mar. 15-Sunday, Mar. 19 | Times vary | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy three artfully crafted cocktails inspired by the NCMA’s Art in Bloom; a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the museum.
Travel Smart - Virtual Travel Program Series | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Wake County Public Libraries, Raleigh | Free | Join Wake County Public Libraries to get you ready for your next adventure.

Thursday, March 16

Third Thursday Community Chess | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 12-2 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | All ages and skill levels are welcome at this monthly chess tournament and recreational play.
24th Annual Small Business Expo | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 3-6 p.m. | Southeast Raleigh High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh | Free | Small business owners are invited to attend this expo to learn about contract opportunities and how to grow your business.
Live Music at 10th & Terrace | Thursday, Mar. 16, Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | 10th & Terrace, 616 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | Free | Listen to local artist Ann Meadows perform with views of downtown.

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HEALTH

3 ways MakoRx makes getting sick more efficient

mother and son speaking to a doctor on a laptop

MakoRx is the healthcare hack that makes getting care quick, affordable, and easy. | Photo via Freepik

Your household is sick again — ugh. Time to take the morning off to zig-zag between the doctor’s office and pharmacy (while doing a lot of waiting in between). Want to spend less time driving your sick kids (or self) around, and more time getting well?

Enter: MakoRx Virtual Urgent Care. By teaming up with local pharmacies, MakoRx is able to provide a vital check, rapid test (if needed), virtual doctor’s visit, and medication fulfillment all in one place. That’s right: All you do is book a 15-minute telehealth appointment + drive to the pharmacy.

Need a reason to give it a try? We’ve got three:

No waiting for a doctor’s appointment. Read: Just book a timeslot and go.
All-in-one healthcare. A vital check (and optional rapid test for strep, the flu, and bladder infections) is completed on arrival and the results shared with a medical provider. After a virtual meeting + diagnosis, prescriptions, if needed, are fulfilled right there.
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NEWS NOTES

Weather

53º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain ☀️
On account of dangerously cold temperatures today, March 14 and tomorrow, March 15, The City of Raleigh is under a “white flag” status. This means that shelters are open to anyone who is experiencing homelessness. Volunteer at a shelter.

Closed

Yesterday, J. Light at Smoky Hollow announced that the cafe is permanently closed. The casual eatery closed its Durham location in January and shut down its Raleigh location after nearly five months of operation.

Arts

And the Oscar goes to... Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter earned her second Oscar for Costume Design at last weekend’s award ceremony. You can view some of her pieces from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” at the “Afrofuturism in Costume Design” exhibition at the NCMA from April 1-August 6.

Eat

Mark your calendars because Locals Seafood announced its spring pop-up dates at The Raleigh Wine Shop. The first oyster- and wine-filled event is on Friday, March 17 at 5 p.m. The seafood joint will be serving oysters and small seafood plates, paired with wine by the glass. 🦪

Pets

Celebrate National Puppy Day on Thursday, March 23 at Moore Square. Bring your furry friend to shop from pet-themed vendors, enter your pup in dog contests to win prizes, and watch “Best in Show” at 7 p.m. on the lawn. 🐾

Jobs

All aboard the Raleigh Trolley. Mordecai Historic Park is seeking chauffeurs who have a Commercial Driver’s License and a passenger endorsement to apply to be a Historic Raleigh Trolley driver. Drivers provide historic tours to students and the public, and charter tours for special events.

Shop

Getting adjusted to daylight saving time? Take a sip from one of our coffee partners. Try Midnight Oil from Blanchard’s Coffee or Organic Matcha from Matcha Nude. We’re already feeling refreshed. ☕

Stat

Did you know companies who partner with a professional employer organization experience an annual ROI of 27.2%? PEOs provide services to over 180,000 businesses in the U.S — that’s almost four million people trusting their HR needs to professionals like ExtensisHR. See how your biz can benefit.*

Wellness

How does a deep tissue or soothing Gua Sha treatment to wrap up your 60-minute massage sound? Like heaven? It sure does to us. Get a complimentary enhancement on your first massage when you sign up to receive wellness + self-care updates delivered to your inbox, just like this very email. 💆‍♀️ *

Home

Is your partner begging you to quit buying throw pillows? Looks like they’re on to something — limiting throw pillows is one of 10 ways to improve the air quality in your living room. See why (and don’t blame the messenger).*

Watch

Looking for some fresh snack ideas? Get inspired in less than a minute with three delicious stackables.*

Travel

Summer travel is just around the corner. On our radar: this mid-century modern stay in Martha’s Vineyard. For something a little more tropical, our pick is this seaside cottage in St. John. If international travel is calling your name, this charming home along the French Riviera is for you.*

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ASKED

Who brews the best beer in Raleigh? 🍻

Help us decide who makes the best brews in Raleigh. | Graphic by RALtoday

We’ve got some passionate readers. After more than 300 votes, here’s what Raleigh breweries moved on to the next round of our brewery bracket:

Funguys Brewing vs. R&D Brewing
Neuse River Brewing vs. Raleigh Brewing Company
Crank Arm Brewing vs. Trophy Brewing
Wye Hill Brewing vs. Gizmo Brew Works

Beginning today, we will host several voting rounds within our newsletters and social channels to determine Raleigh’s best brewery. Who moves on is up to you. Vote for your favorites, and the brewery with more votes moves on.

We’ll go until we have a champion, which will be announced in our Friday, March 31 newsletter. You will be able to vote once per round.

Ready to cheer on your “team” to victory? Click the link below.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Cat.

Editor’s pick: Growing up in a sports family, I remember traveling to Raleigh from Chesapeake, VA many times for tournaments, camps, and to watch big games. As a young soccer player, I attended the UNC Girls Soccer Summer Camp. I had the best time meeting head coach Anson Dorrance and the team’s stars of the time. I even got a signed copy of Mia Hamm’s book “Go For the Goal.” ⚽

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Duke, NC State, and UNC are headed to the 2023 NCAA basketball tournaments.

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