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Michael
Vernace
Defense
Birthdate
5/26/1986
Birthplace
Toronto, ON
Draft Info
2004: Rd 7, Pk 201 (SJ)
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Biography
Birthdate
5/26/1986
Birthplace
Toronto, ON
Draft Info
2004: Rd 7, Pk 201 (SJ)
Position
Defense
Career History
Tampa Bay Lightning
2010-2011 (1 Season)
Colorado Avalanche
2008-2009 (1 Season)
NHL News
Hurricanes-Golden Knights Game 5 takeaways, grades, questions
The Hurricanes head back to Vegas looking to close out the series after their Game 5 win. Here's what it all means, with a look ahead to Game 6 and beyond.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Highlights
Andrei Svechnikov scores twice as Hurricanes need 1 win for Stanley Cup
Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat Vegas 4-2 to move to within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup.
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Svechnikov, Aho strike as Hurricanes top Golden Knights 4-2 to move within a win of the Stanley Cup
— Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina’s top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Thursday night to move within a victory of winning the...
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for the second time, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the closest vote since 2001-02.
