



Over the course of hockey history many writers have debated who would be the historical face of each NHL Franchise. While the true topic of Mr. Hurricane would be hotly debated between Rod Brindamour, and Ron Francis with this writer giving the edge to the current Canes Bench Boss Rod Brindamour. I would like to propose a dark-horse candidate for Mr. Hurricane into the debate, that candidate is one Chad Larose.Now before the critics of the internet crucify me for sharing my opinion on my personal blog.( I mean how dare me right?) I would like to say that this assertion HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH INDIVIDUAL CAREER STATISTICS. Chad Larose has the unique distinction of playing for every team in former Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Compuware Hockey Organization.After a sturdy USHL career with the Plymouth Whalers where he set a USHL single season goal record with 61. Larose went undrafted in the 2003 NHL Draft, and signed a free agent contract with the Hurricanes affiliate The Florida Everblades of the ECHL His time there was short lived as he was promoted to the AHL's Lowell Lock Monsters halfway through the 2003-2004 season. After 2 and a half strong seasons in the AHL Larose who had developed into a decent scorer that provided a strong punch on the fore-check was promoted to the main roster of the Carolina Hurricanes half way through the 2005-2006 Stanley Cup Season. Larose appeared in 49 games during the 2006 Cup run scoring 13 points ( 1 goal and 12 assist) and added 1 goal and 1 assist during the 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs.For the next seven years Larose was a staple of the Canes lineup in Raleigh appearing in 508 games scoring 180 points (85 Goals and 95 assists) His time in Raleigh ended when he was sent down to the Charlotte Checkers in 2014 completing the gauntlet of having suited up for every time with the Carolina Hurricanes organization. After failing to reach a contract agreement with the Orlando Solar Bears ( Not A Canes Affiliate) in 2017 Larose announced his retirement from hockey.Chad Larose will never have his #59 sweater hanging in the rafters, but he was a steady contributor to the ENTIRE Hurricanes organization and his name is engraved on the most treasured prize in professional sports the Stanley Cup. While his case for Mr. Hurricane is just this writer speaking in hyperbole, Chad Larose plays an exclusive and integral part in the history of the Carolina Hurricanes. Thanks for reading and RedvolutionThe Caniac Collector