Jorge Alves | Carolina Hurricanes Head Equipment Manager

On this episode of Iced Tea, Meghan Lamontagne talks with Jorge Alves, the head equipment manager for the Carolina Hurricanes. Jorge gives us a rare behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced, detail-filled world of pro hockey equipment management. From skate sharpening at dawn to crafting custom goalie masks, packing for road trips, and tending to players' superstitions, Jorge spills the tea! He also shares what it was like to suit up as a Canes goalie for 7.6 seconds in an NHL game.

Iced Tea is presented by Lane and Associates Family Dentistry.

This podcast spills the tea (just a little) on the Carolina Hurricanes. We'll talk to people whose lives revolve around the Hurricanes' 82-game NHL schedule. Host Meghan Lamontagne asks the questions every Caniac wants to know, from what the players eat before a game to what it feels like to lift the Stanley Cup. She'll talk to people who work for the Canes, current and former players, wives and girlfriends and even a superfan. 

Iced Tea is a production of MIX 101.5, part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network.