News Summary
The Carolina Hurricanes have announced updates for the upcoming NHL season, including new food and beverage options at the Lenovo Center and a detailed jersey schedule. Fans will enjoy an enhanced selection of food, including offerings from new vendors Willy’s Hot Chicken and Sup Dogs, while the team prepares to wear four different jerseys throughout the season, starting with their black home uniforms. The season is set to feature several themed nights and special occasions for fans to enjoy.
Charlotte, North Carolina – Carolina Hurricanes Announce New Food Options and Jersey Schedule for 2025-26 Season
The Carolina Hurricanes have revealed several updates ahead of their upcoming 2025-26 NHL season. These include new food and beverage offerings at the Lenovo Center and a detailed jersey schedule for the team’s uniforms throughout the season.
Introduction of New Food and Beverage Offerings
Brian Fork, the CEO of Hurricanes Holdings, announced that fans attending games at the Lenovo Center will enjoy an expanded selection of food and drink options. The centerpiece of these upgrades is the Lenovo Legend Club, a new premium space set to debut during the season. This exclusive area will provide an all-inclusive food and beverage experience, featuring rotating menus and a sophisticated atmosphere. Initially, the Lenovo Legend Club will operate in a temporary location before relocating to its permanent spot on the arena level.
New Concession Vendors and Collaborations
This season introduces two new food vendors on the Lenovo Center concourse:
- Willy’s Hot Chicken: A collaboration with former Hurricanes player Justin Williams, Willy’s Hot Chicken will serve fresh-breaded chicken tenders, sliders, fries, and offer multiple spice levels. The menu will include a signature house sauce and flavor variations utilizing Texas Pete hot sauce.
- Sup Dogs: A popular Greenville-based college bar, Sup Dogs, will bring gourmet hot dogs and branded vodka drinks to fans. Their offerings will include signature cocktails such as “Sup Crush” and “Sup Dogs Vodka,” with stands located near sections 103 and 118 in the arena.
Fan Favorites Revisited and New Partnerships
Several longstanding vendors will return for the season, including Alpaca Chicken, Buffalo Brothers, Chick-fil-A, Gonza Tacos y Tequila, Shake Shack, Tombachi, The Barbecue Lab, and Two Roosters. Additionally, the team has established new partnerships with beverage and snack brands such as Athletic Brewing, Copper Cane Wines, Lookout Brewing, Mike’s Amazing, MolsonCoors, Sandbagger Canned Cocktails, Surfside Canned Cocktails, and Wiley Wallaby Licorice.
Team Preparation and Season Launch
Following a six-game preseason, the Hurricanes have streamlined their roster from 48 players down to 23 in preparation for the regular season. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour expressed optimism about the team’s readiness for opening night. The Hurricanes’ first home game is scheduled against the New Jersey Devils, with the team donning their black home uniforms for this match. Gates at the Lenovo Center will open at 6 p.m., with puck drop scheduled for 7:38 p.m. The game will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu.
Jersey Schedule and Uniforms
The Hurricanes will wear four different jerseys during the season:
- Black sweaters: Serving as the primary home uniform, these will be worn 22 times.
- Red sweaters: These will be worn 15 times as alternates throughout the season.
- White uniforms: Recently introduced, these will be worn in Raleigh on November 8 and December 23.
- Whalers uniforms: Special edition jerseys will be worn on January 29 during Whalers Night.
Fans are encouraged to check the full schedule for additional themed nights and special occasions during the season.
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- NHL: Canes Lenovo Center Announce New Food Offerings
- Wikipedia: National Hockey League
- NHL: Canes Looking Forward to Season Opener
- Google Search: Carolina Hurricanes Season Opener
- The Infatuation: Howlin’ Willy’s
- Google Scholar: Carolina Hurricanes
- NHL: Canes Announce 2025-26 Uniform Schedule
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Carolina Hurricanes
- NHL: Canes Trim Roster to 26 Players
- Google News: Carolina Hurricanes Roster 2025-26
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