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What was the original name of the Carolina Hurricanes?

  • New England Whalers

  • Carolina Cyclones

  • Raleigh Storm

  • Hartford Tornadoes

Answer

The Carolina Hurricanes were originally called the New England Whalers when they were part of the World Hockey Association (WHA). They later joined the NHL as the Hartford Whalers before relocating to North Carolina and rebranding as the Carolina Hurricanes.
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