Were you there during the Cup series between Carolina and the Wings? I recall watching (before DVR's) a triple overtime game played down there.
We were at the over flow big screen outside the arena for game 3 - which determined the cup winner probably. My family had such a great time I convinced them to get season tix starting 04. That day was probably the best day of tailgating in NHL history. All the Detroit folks teasing Mayberry about their hockey team, and the Canes fans playing right along by dressing up as Andy and Barney and offering the Wings fans barbecue and so on all day long outside the arena. Most fun day ever in Raleigh I think.
Was there for game 7 Finals in 2006 too. Neighbor of coach Lavoilette in fact at the time. Amazing atmosphere. I ended up near the cup like 5 times in 7 days.
Caniac’s are a fun group, the only thing Dukies, Tar Heels and Wolfpackers agree on down here.