Cory Lavalette | Perfect Storm MEET & GREET

ABOUT THE EVENT

This is a Meet & Greet ONLY (no seated program). Tickets include a copy of Perfect Storm. Cory will meet with guests, sign books and chat all-things Canes! You may bring up to two non-ticketed guests with you in the line.

If you pre-ordered a copy of Perfect Storm from Quail Ridge Books and would like to meet Cory/have your book signed, please email [email protected] with your online order number or receipt number to get a free ticket.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

THE CAROLINA HURRICANES ARE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS

The Carolina Hurricanes finally captured the ultimate prize in 2026, grinding their way past the Vegas Golden Knights to bring home the Stanley Cup for the first time in two decades.

After years of pounding on the door with deep playoff runs, this at last was the perfect storm. Anchored by veterans like Jordan Staal, Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov, Rod Brind-Amour's squad played a purely Carolina brand of hockey and proved that anyone could be a hero on this path to victory.

Perfect Storm: The Carolina Hurricanes' Incredible Run to the 2026 Stanley Cup chronicles this season through in-depth writing by Cory Lavalette accompanied by dynamic action photography. Relive all the highlights of the momentous regular season and playoffs, including stunning sweeps and gripping overtime wins as the Canes surged past the Senators, Flyers and Canadiens to set up a hard-fought Final for the ages.

CORY LAVALETTE is a freelance writer who has covered the Carolina Hurricanes for various outlets since 2008, including the North State Journal and The Athletic. He is the senior editor of the North State Journal. A graduate of Utica College, he has lived in the Triangle since 2000.