MORNING SKATE NOTES
Head coach André Tourigny said there are some game-time decisions.
This is the first half of a back-to-back for the Mammoth and the final in a three-game homestand.
Facing the Hurricanes
Carolina is the top team in the Metropolitan Division and the top team in the Eastern Conference with 108 points. The Hurricanes are a team that forces their opponents to operate under pressure and will be a strong test heading into the final games of the regular season.
“It’s a great challenge for us,” Tourigny explained. “…they have a lot of aggression without the puck, they put a lot of pressure, so it’ll be good to play that kind of high-paced game.
“They forecheck really hard,” Tourigny also said of the Hurricanes. “They’re really quick on you. They are not the most physical team in terms of body checks, but they’re physical in their battles, the way they get engaged in their battles. So, there’s a lot of pressure everywhere. They force you to operate under duress all night long.”
Mr. 300
Defenseman Sean Durzi’s next game is his 300th in the NHL. Throughout his career, Durzi has 30 goals and 114 assists for 144 points. This season, the defenseman has five goals and 22 assists for 27 points. This is Durzi’s fifth season in the NHL and he has played for the Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, and Utah Mammoth.