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NHL Fans: Carolina Hurricanes

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The Resume

    (1997- )
    Cheer for the Carolina Hurricanes
    Attended home games at Greensboro Coliseum (1997-99) and RBC Center (1999- )
    Capacity: 18,763

Why they might be annoying:

    They ripped off the Hartford Whalers tradition by playing 'Brass Bonanza' during the 2002 playoff run.
    They call themselves 'Caniacs.'
    They had sparse crowds for the regular season during their two seasons at Greensboro Coliseum which questioned the viability of hockey in North Carolina.
    They cheer for a team which is put on the back burner behind college basketball and NASCAR.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They persevered during the 2002-03 season and were rewarded when the team selected Eric Staal.
    Their team drew the interest of sports fans in the Carolinas during their Stanley Cup finals run.
    They cheered for one of the league's classier players in Ron Francis.
    They proved that hockey was a viable alternative in a state dominated by college basketball coverage.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 33 Votes: 39.39% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 50 Votes: 72.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 58 Votes: 75.86% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 91 Votes: 78.02% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 97 Votes: 65.98% Annoying