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Walt Ruff
@WaltRuff
Paid Actor for the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Champions - @Canes
Raleigh, NC
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    Walt Ruff
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    May 27, 2025
    Seth Jarvis was asked about the performances from the #Canes' young guys (Nikishin, Stankoven) and if he remembers playing at that age in the Eastern Conference Final. “I’m only a year older than these guys, man. I don’t know why you think I’m 40…" 😂😂😂
    Seth Jarvis on the ice ahead of a recent game.
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    Walt Ruff
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    Mar 8, 2025
    Jack Roslovic is indeed back to #96 as the #Canes make their way onto the ice for practice today. He got a Rolex and some other goodies and only had to give the number up for 14 games. That's quite funny.
    Jack Roslovic on the ice ahead of a Canes practice earlier this season.
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    Walt Ruff
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    May 26, 2023
    Brent Burns, reflecting on the family component of his first season in Raleigh: "For (my wife and I), we have three kids. You get to see other parts of the city that have just been incredible since day one. The school system, the friends outside of hockey, the people at
    Brent Burns smiles during warmups ahead of a game this season at PNC Arena.
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    Walt Ruff
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    Feb 23, 2024
    Kochetkov on joining in on the end-of-game scrum - "I don't want to fight, I just want control. Panthers, six boys. My team, five boys... These guys no touch my guys."
    Pyotr Kochetkov amid a scrum of players after tonight's final horn.
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    Walt Ruff
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    Jun 2, 2022
    Seth Jarvis shares that the only things he remembers from Game 7, when he was hit by Jacob Trouba, are an early power play, watching a bit of the third in the back and then Jesperi Kotkaniemi driving him home. Other than that, nothing until midway through the next day. Scary.
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    Walt Ruff
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    Mar 1, 2023
    The #Canes have finally landed in Vegas! 🎰 For anyone who has been sweating the pronunciation of today's roster acquisition, here it is, straight from the man himself:
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    Walt Ruff
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    Dec 16, 2024
    A special moment for Rod Brind'Amour post-game, as Gov. Roy Cooper announces that the #Canes' head coach has been presented membership to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine - North Carolina's highest civilian honor for exceptional service to the state and its people.
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    Walt Ruff
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    Oct 19, 2025
    Seth Jarvis is the first player in NHL history with four game-winning goals through his team’s first five games in a season.
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    Walt Ruff
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    Jan 25, 2025
    Jack Roslovic - the first player in franchise history to wear #96 in a regular season game - gives it up to Mikko Rantanen. He’ll now be the first player to wear #98.
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    Carolina Hurricanes
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    Jan 25, 2025
    Officially official 🚨
    Number graphic announcing Mikko Rantanen as 96
    Number graphic announcing Taylor Hall as 71
    Number graphic announcing Jack Roslovic as 98
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    Walt Ruff
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    May 27, 2025
    Frederik Andersen said Alexander Nikishin "gave a little speech" in the room after earning his first NHL point tonight. "His English is pretty good... He's a super soft-spoken guy, and he's getting acclimated over here. I think he's been doing a good job, obviously..."
    Alexander Nikishin after a recent win.
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    Walt Ruff
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    Dec 23, 2022
    It's so cool to see all of the genuine happiness from a player's teammates after the first goal of their NHL career. One of the best parts of the game, no doubt. 🙌🏼
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    Walt Ruff
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    May 9, 2022
    Pyotr Kochetkov just made an unbelievable save and after the drill ended, he lifted up his mask, skated over to the bench and yelled "Andreiiiiiiiii Vasilevskiyyyyyyy". This kid. 😂
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    Walt Ruff
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    Mar 18, 2022
    Tom Wilson thought he had Brendan Smith lined up. #7 stands his ground.
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    Walt Ruff
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    Mar 9, 2024
    Some really heartfelt words from #92 after the win - "I'm just so grateful to be here. I don't take anything for granted anymore... You've just got to believe. For people who are struggling outside with motivation or whatever it is, just accept the reality, work hard, and
    Evgeny Kuznetsov at the red line stretching before today's game.
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