How John Forslund kept it objective for over 20 years of highs and lows of the Carolina Hurricanes

A Brief History of Triangle Sports

How John Forslund kept it objective for over 20 years of highs and lows of the Carolina Hurricanes

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Published on May 25, 2022, 2:32:54 PM
Total time: 01:04:14

Episode Description

Former Carolina Hurricanes TV play-by-play John Forslund joined the Hartford Whalers organization shortly before the franchise moved to North Carolina. A commitment from former GM Jim Rutherford allowed Forslund to grow his career at the same time as the Hurricanes were growing their fanbase. Through several highs such as the Stanley Cup and lows that included a decade of missing the playoffs, Forslund kept it objective regardless of what ownership, players, and fans might've thought about his work.

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Brief histories of North Carolina sports from college basketball giants to Stanley Cup winners and the pro football team that lasted a single season.

This podcast is produced by 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC and part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network.