RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes returned home all fresh and ready to go, clearly intent on bringing the Stanley Cup final to a speedy conclusion.
About three hours later, the Edmonton Oilers finally arrived at their hotel, straggling off the bus in flip-flops and blue jeans with a tired, glassy look in their eyes.
A contrast in appearances that summed up the state of this series.
Carolina seems to have everything going its way. A hot goaltender. A commanding lead. A chance to hoist the cup at home if it can win Game 5 Wednesday night in front of its rabid 'Caniac fans.
The 4 1/2-hour flight from Alberta to North Carolina? Right on time, of course.
“It was kind of a long day,” said Mark Recchi, who scored the winning goal in the Hurricanes' 2-1 victory in Game 4. “But it wasn't too bad.”
For full story, please see the June 14, 2006 edition of The Union-Recorder.
Pro Sports
June 14, 2006
Everything going the way of the Hurricanes
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- Braves slide, Jays soar Thanks to another bullpen meltdown, the Atlanta Braves have lost 10 consecutive games for the first time in 18 years.
- ‘Canes take the Cup This time, the Stanley Cup gets to stay on Tobacco Road.
- Down, but not out: Miami fights back Favoring a stiff left knee, Dwyane Wade hobbled to the yellow maintenance cart and slipped onto its flatbed. He propped himself up against the front seat and settled back for the short ride to the Heat’s locker room.
- Braves fall to Fish Pinch-runner Reggie Abercrombie scored on reliever Mike Remlinger’s throwing error in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Florida Marlins a 6-5 win over the slumping Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.
- Mears leaves team Casey Mears was diplomatic about why he would continue to give a full effort for Ganassi Racing even as he was plotting his escape to the nearest title-contending team.
- Edmonton holds off Carolina in OT The Edmonton Oilers beat three higher-seeded teams to reach the Stanley Cup finals. They weren’t going out that easy.
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Everything going the way of the Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes returned home all fresh and ready to go, clearly intent on bringing the Stanley Cup final to a speedy conclusion.
About three hours later, the Edmonton Oilers finally arrived at their hotel, straggling off the bus in flip-flops and blue jeans with a tired, glassy look in their eyes.
A contrast in appearances that summed up the state of this series. - U.S. soccer sees security beefed up German police confirmed Tuesday what World Cup observers have suspected: The U.S. team has been given an unusually heavy security detail for soccer's showcase event.
- Heat starting to sizzle Hours before the biggest game of his life and the most important in this city's hoop history, Dwyane Wade, brimming with confidence and South Beach coolness, gave his take on the NBA finals.
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Atlanta slump goes on
The Florida Marlins have become used to Josh Johnson's strong pitching. On Tuesday night they also benefitted from his offense.
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