August 11, 2007 - Carolina
Fury beats the Carolina Hurricanes 6-5!
Community Relations Manager/Executive Director of Kids
'N Community Foundation, Doug Warf, has been a friend
of the Carolina Fury since Jonathan Greeson interned with
the Carolina Hurricanes in 2003-2004. The Carolina Fury
was brand new and Mr. Warf was willing to help. For example,
when the Fury needed boards to play games, Mr. Warf was
there to help. He's been seen at many of the exhibition
games the last 3 years.
On Saturday night, members of the NHL's
Carolina Hurricanes front office came to CBA High School
for a night not soon to be forgotten. The Hurricanes came
prepared with eleven players from different offices. Those
who participated were: Group Sales Representative, Dustin
Kilpatrick; Box Office Specialist, Johnny Holland; Client
Relations Representative, Matt Horton; Senior Premium
Services Coordinator, Katrina Ryan; Community Relations
Intern, Gwen Coleman; Community Relations Coordinator,
Mike King; Executive Assistant to the President and General
Manager, Kelly Kirwin; Manager of Promotions and Fan Development,
Jon Chase; Director of Media Relations, Mike Sundheim;
Director of Team Operations, Brian Tatum. What this team
had that other teams in the past haven't had...Hockey
sense.
A little nervous, the Fury
started slow and allowed 3 goals before finally scoring
in the second period. Between the second and third periods,
Mr. Warf presented Carolina Fury's Jonathan Greeson with
a signed framed photo of Carolina Hurricanes Captain Rod
Brind'Amour on behalf of the entire Carolina Hurricanes
Organization. The gift was in appreciation of Greeson's
efforts to start the North Carolina Electric Wheelchair
Hockey Association. Mr. Warf said that like Brind'Amour,
Jonathan has proven what real leadership can bring to
a team and a community. "I don't think I could ever
feel more honored", says Greeson.
After an inspired break, the Fury took the lead early
in the third period at 5-4. 
But
the Hurricanes stormed back and tied the game at 5-5 with
2:23 to go in the period. Coach Vance Greeson called time-out
to talk to his team and plan their strategy. The Fury
won the ensuing face-off and positioned themselves to
score. With just over a minute to play the Fury took the
lead 6-5. The Hurricanes won the face-off and got a couple
of shots off before Greeson ran the clock out fighting
for the ball against the boards. In the end, Shawn Hessee
scored four goals and Kenny Carnes scored twice.
The crowd was great and the Fury and
the Hurricanes appreciated the enthusiasm from the crowd.
The Fury's next game is September 22. Check out
Finally, the NCEWHA and the Carolina
Fury would like to thank the Carolina Hurricanes, Doug
Warf, and staff for all their support. It means more than
you know!!
April
15, 2007 - Cranfill Uses Internship To Raise Awareness
About Muscular Dystrophy
Elon senior Josh Cranfill hasn’t
let muscular dystrophy stop him from combining his love
of sports with a successful internship that has paved
the way for a job after he graduates next month.
Full
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April
14, 2007 - Exhibition Game
Thank you Boy Scout Troop 258. The Carolina Fury won their
third and final exhibition game of the spring tonight
at the Charles B. Aycock gym against Troop 258. The game
remained scoreless for most of the first period until
Shawn Hessee scored his first of 2 goals. Troop 258 got
on the board in the 2nd period but couldn't withstand
the onslaught of goals from Fury player Jennifer Howell.
Howell scored 4 goals. Final score - Carolina Fury 8 Troop
258 4.
Next game August 11, 2007.
January
13, 2007 - First Exhibition Game
Carolina Fury forward
Jennifer Howell's friends and family have been doing a
lot of talking about beating the Fury in a Hockey game.
So, for the Fury's first exhibition game, those friends
and family met the Fury at Aycock Gym just to see what
would happen.
What happened was one
the most exciting exhibition games ever. The away team
was first to score and held a one point lead at 4-3 until
the last minute of the game. Your Carolina Fury never
gave up and scored the tying goal in the last minute of
regulation. On to overtime!
The away team never
had a chance. With the shift in momentum, the Carolina
Fury scored a goal and the win two minutes into overtime.
The fans didn't storm the court, but I'm sure they wanted
to.
As for Jennifer's friends
and family. They're not talking as much for some reason!!
Go Fury!! Next game is February 24.
November
6, 2006 - Elon University Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Elon University and Josh Cranfill hosted a wheelchair
basketball tournament, where the players were able bodied
and they used manual chairs. Most of the teams were made
of people from Elon Fraternities and Sororities, and even
a group of Professors had a team. Each team had to pay
$15 and they got t-shirts and a dinner. The event was
called Skillz on Wheelz and Josh and his group organized
everything. Josh was the main recruiter and went out and
got sponsors from the community. In total the event raised
$7,000. Jonathan and Josh went to the class before the
event and talked about the NCEWHA and the Carolina Fury
to let them really see what their money was going to.
Jonathan gave a little speech to all the fans and the
teams on the night of the event. A special thanks to Josh
and his hard work on this project.
October
4, 2006 - 2007 Exhibition Season Tickets on Sale Now!
We are going to do the exhibition games again this year
to go ahead and start raising the money needed to go to
the 2008 Powerhockey Cup.
Our first game is in January and all
games will be held at Charles B. Aycock High School in
Pikeville again. I had thought about moving the games
to different locations, but we are going to wait on that
until 2008 because I want to sell season tickets this
year and Aycock is the only place I can lock in dates
that far in advance.
Each ticket book will include tickets
to 6 games and will cost $25.00.
That means you are getting one game
free. I realize that many of you want to support our organization,
but you cannot attend the games. You can still purchase
season tickets and have your tickets donated to local
kids who may want to experience our game. Also, you can
purchase tickets in honor or in memory of a loved one.
A lot of charities do that.
For example, my aunt made a donation
to the MDA in my name this year and they sent me a card.
We will create a card, but it will be placed on the bleachers
of each game. At the end of the season, the card will
be mailed to you or your loved one. Just check the appropriate
box on the Season Ticket Form located on our website (www.powerhockey.com/northcarolina).
The 2007 season is:
January 13, 2007 (Powerhockey Cup Medals
and pictures will be on display)
February 24, 2007
April 14, 2007
August 11, 2007
September 22, 2007
October 20, 2007
