One year Gregg Popovich took a sabbatical and he spent time at North Carolina shadowing Dean Smith. He said Smith is who influenced him to become a diligent leader and investing in your players on and off the court
#UNC
@wral
"I play more.. I feel more confidence"
It took some convincing, but
@ice_chip
and I got Pyotr Kochetkov in front of the camera and he agreed to "try English"
Come for how he's gaining confidence in net, stay for describing his check 😂
"March is crazy you see it every year... so anything is possible and why not us"
Going through my ACCT stuff and this was DJ Horne's message when I talked to him the day before the Louisville game. First time I had heard the 'why not us'. Now... it gives you chills
My first day back to work after my dad passed away Oct. 28th. My dad was my best friend. Not only was he the reason I got in to sports, he made me the rink rat I am. I wasn’t ready to leave home, but it’s only fitting covering the thing we love most was the first thing I did 💔
"I'm going to fight like hell and keep this thing going.."
@CoastalBaseball
HC Gary Gilmore confirmed a form of liver cancer following his
#Chants
12-4 win tonight. Since learning the news, there's been an incredible amount of support. A must listen here -->
#DoItForGilley
I’ve covered a lot of a different things, but this was an absolute first class event by
@PackFootball
Tonight on
@wral
hear from
@StateCoachD
on the impact Victory Day has on both GiGi’s Playhouse and his players
Tonight at 5pm only on
@wral
, I sit down with the one and only Tripp Tracy to talk about his journey to sobriety
I’m so grateful Tripp trusted me to share his story, and you won’t want to miss it!
#LetsGoCanes
🚨CAREER UPDATE🚨 Goodbye MYRTLE BEACH!! 2 yrs have flown by
@wpdeabc15
and I’m so thankful for every experience and each and every athlete, coach & family I have met. Our viewing area is far and wide, and I worked so hard to reach every corner! —>
"I think he's already tired of me, but I'm still asking [questions]"
Evgeny Kuznetsov has brought "a lot of different" into the Canes locker room. Vocal, positive, keeping it light etc. For Andrei Svechnikov, it's about getting to learn from a player he idolized growing up
"He's tough, he's tough.... he thinks he's tough"
Asked Svech about Kochetkov's check the other night, said he loves it. Brind'Amour added it was "good technique" lol
Jarvy gets No. 31 on the season.
Yesterday I had a conversation with Aho about the maturation of Seth's game and he danced around his answer. When the interview was over, Aho told me he wanted to say he's actually getting less mature just scoring more goals 😂
"They never for one second made me feel like I had to change myself or who I was.."
Plenty of jokes this season about Seth Jarvis' maturity. But he reflected on what the veterans have meant to him in his first three years in Raleigh
“Growing up playing hockey in North Carolina it wasn’t the biggest thing. So to be a part of this is really special”
Rod Brind’Amour’s son Skyler getting set to play in the outdoor game tomorrow in Charlotte!
South Carolina friends our HS athletics extraordinaire needs our prayers.
@BDunnsports
is in ICU fighting complications from COVID. The only sports director I’ve ever had, my mentor and friend is a man of faith and I’m praying so hard he battles through🙏🏼
“It’s a neck injury… you can probably see that”
Jesper Fast low key bringing some humour. But just a scary situation for him. Hope they can get it figured out!
"Especially having two kids at home you want to stay in their lives..."
A lot of good insight today from the fellas on the pros and cons **for them** on wearing protective gear i.e. neck guards.
Antti Raanta has always worn a neck guard & throat protector for a big reason➡️
"IT'S TOO LATE, I'm going to Mexico!"
With the fan vote closing at midnight I asked Jarvy if the goal and two assists was a last minute push -->
#NHLAllStarVote
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Seth Jarvis getting his first taste of what playoff hockey looks like in Raleigh! Jarvy and Steven Lorentz got the crowd all fired up making an appearance at the
#LetsGoCanes
rally!
"It's nice to bring a camp of this caliber to the area"
Kids from all over the US and Canada are in town this week for Justin Williams' Hockey Camp. The former
#Canes
captain told me the pre-registration from this area shows just how much the game has grown here
@JWHockeyCamp
I'm always the last one to leave PNC. Tonight I wasn't alone. Svech back on the ice for 45 mins taking shots. Blowing off some steam? Props to the ice technicians patiently waiting for him (and me😂) to wrap up
Pop-Tarts Bowl… the new standard!
So thankful for the opportunity to cover NC State, can’t say enough about the way I’m treated by everyone in that program. It is just the best.
"I got to see their smiles which is what I wanted these players to feel...."
@thedailykaily
has gone above and beyond this season showing support to injured Canes players. Three flags. Hundreds of messages. The biggest message? When you play here, you're family
@wral
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@Canes
Georgia Tech HC Josh Pastner: "I never want to die"
It provided a few chuckles in the room. But Pastner was full of life tonight after a 69-57 loss to
#Duke
Check out the full postgame presser on
@WRALSportsFan
"To be able to share that moment... it was special for me"
A lot cool moments from yesterday's
@Canes
alumni game, but this was one of the best.
Rod Brind'Amour and his youngest son Brooks hitting the ice together
@wral
Gosh, In this gig you meet many people. Most i'll never remember. Then there's those you will.
@south_b_ball
Sladen Mohl was one of those. My heart hurts for his friends & family in AK. Don't drink & drive folks. We lost an innocent one b/c of it. Rest easy
@SladenMohl
"I'm still out to prove something. A lot of people four years ago didn't think I could play at this level..."
Quarterback Grayson McCall says the transition from Coastal Carolina to State has been everything he could've hoped for and he's ready to prove he can lead this offense
In grade 12 I shattered my arm in gymnastics needing plates and screws. I still don't have full mobility and it hurts when someone high 5's me.
Meanwhile Teuvo Teravainen out here three weeks post surgery stick handling and firing shots
@wral
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#LetsGoCanes
I was screaming. It was beautiful.
Skyler Brind'Amour ends his collegiate career with a National Championship... with Dad in the stands. That's pretty special
Hello Twitter fam! I have to say thank to an amazing couple I just met. I took myself out to a birthday brunch and they were sitting next to me and heard it was my birthday and they paid for my tab 😭😭😭 Thank you to the Kearney’s from Knightdale!!!
The Icepack taking it all in. What an incredible opportunity Monday night will be for
@NCStateHockey
(and UNC)!
A number of these guys are from right here in North Carolina, so playing an outdoor game was something unimaginable!
@wral
The Hurricanes watch party at Carolina Ale House is buzzing and look who I found!
@thedailykaily
is behind the flags for all the injured Canes players. You’ll hear from her on
@wral
Tuesday ahead of Game 5!
Sitting next to the ref supervisor tonight and he just took me through the video replay. Ref at the top of the circle couldn't have seen it. But the ref streaking behind? "A lazy a$$"
He said he should've jumped up into the play but he was simply being lazy
"Not like we have guys that... send messages"
I asked Rod Brind'Amour about all the message sending talk coming from the
#Rangers
. As per usual his animated expressions say it all...
#LetsGoCanes
I'm in TEARS!!!! He did it! I'm so proud of Parker 😭
The pride of the Scotland County student section when I covered the Scots football team.
For those that don't know, Parker had his leg amputated after a boating accident less than TWO years ago. THIS is how you persevere
"Last night I couldn't sleep for an hour thinking I was going to play soon..."
It won't be tomorrow, but Andrei Svechnikov feels he is a few full practices away from being ready to go. Two weeks ago there was a 20% difference between legs, now it's closer to 💯
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#Canes
Former
@PackFootball
star and current
@Bengals
stud BJ Hill will have an ENTIRE community behind him Sunday for Super Bowl LVI! I’m telling you, Oakboro is BUZZING!!
Swipe to see Miss Myra Hill, the proudest mom around!
"Tonight's about what they can do"
This is one of my favourite events hosted by NC State, such a special night for the team and members of Gigi's Playhouse. Catch all the sights and sounds from Victory Day tomorrow on
@Wral
@StateCoachD
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@PackFootball
This is the scene at the Florence Center where nearly 2,000 linemen from Florida are being staged as they prepare for clean up efforts following the storm
#HurricaneFlorence
"I feel like a rookie, I really do"
For just the third time in his 19 year NHL career, Brent Burns is the new guy in town. This morning he said it's brought a little fear and nerves, but he's excited and can't say enough about how welcoming the people here have been
@wral
Put it in the HISTORY books!
@CoastalFootball
gets a pair of TD's from CJ Marable (146 yds rushing) and a big performance from the defense en route to a 12-7 win over Kansas....the FIRST victory against a P-5 school in program history 👌
#ChantsUp
"They captured the heart of the whole nation"
The support of
#Wolfpack
nation is incredible. So is
@NCStateBaseball
head coach Elliott Avent who spoke about the class and dignity this team has shown through adversity
#WPN
🎥
@JFiWRAL
@WRAL
My flight was 18 mins ahead of schedule once wheels up. Gained another 44 mins in the air. Light traffic in to Manhattan… AND the hotel let me check in FIVE hours ahead of time. I’ve got good road vibes for Game 3
#LetsGoCanes
"He inspired a lot of people, including me, with how he handled adversity."
It was only one year, but Brennan Armstrong made an impact on the program both on and off the field. Dave Doeren praised his toughness and character -->
I wasn’t going to say anything but... the
@Canes
are 3-0 this post season at home when I’m there and 0-1 when I’m not.
So, out of the office and back to PNC Arena we go tonight 🙌🏼