Peter Laviolette

Cullen, Sutter, Pitkanen to play tonight

News & Observer (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008

Centers Matt Cullen and Brandon Sutter, and defenseman Joni Pitkanen all will play tonight against the Washington Capitals, coach Peter Laviolette said today.

Canes' Leighton to start against Caps

NewsObserver.com (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008

It will be Michael Leighton in goal on Wednesday night when the Canes face the Washington Capitals, coach Peter Laviolette said today.

Corvo: The Senators Killer: Senators 1, Canes 2

Scarlett Ice (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008

Peter Laviolette (Photo: Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) For the record, I'm not sorry we traded Joe Corvo . He was unhappy and he wasn't always performing, plus when it's somebody like Cory Stillman coming back the other way, well...it seemed like a good idea. I do regret that we still don't have a puck-moving defenseman but I'd rather it be somebody who wasn't prone to giving up the puck so...

Hurricanes' coach passes milestone

Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008

RALEIGH, N.C. - Joe Corvo scored with 2 minutes, 40 seconds left to help Peter Laviolette become the winningest American-born coach in NHL history and lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators last night.

N.H.L. Roundup: Laviolette Reaches Milestone

New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008

Joe Corvo scored with 2 minutes 40 seconds remaining and Michael Leighton made 22 saves Friday night to give Peter Laviolette the N.H.L. record for most victories by a United States-born coach.

Hurricanes top Sens, Laviolette passes Tortorella

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008

On Friday, the Hurricanes used two third period goals to beat the visiting Senators 2-1. The win was coach Peter Laviolette’s 163rd behind the Carolina bench and his 240th overall NHL win. He is now the winningest US born coach in NHL history. I realize that this accomplishment pales in comparison to Scotty Bowman, who won a like billion games and nine Stanley Cups. I also realize that the Detroit...

Corvo leads 'Canes past Sens 2-1

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008

Joe Corvo scored with 2:40 left to help Peter Laviolette become the winningest American-born coach in NHL history and lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night.

• Corvo's late tally helps Hurricanes blow over Senators - USA Today
• Laviolette becomes winningest American coach - Fox News
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Laviolette to stick with new line

News & Observer (Free subscription) | 11/04/2008

Hurricanes coach Peter Laviolette said the line of Tuomo Ruutu, Dwight Helminen and Chad LaRose would remain intact tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Walker to play against Leafs

News & Observer (Free subscription) | 11/04/2008

Canes coach Peter Laviolette said today that forward Scott Walker, out the last month following hand surgery, would play tonight against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Cullen out; Dwyer recalled

NewsObserver.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008

The Canes' Matt Cullen will miss today's game against Toronto with a leg injury, coach Peter Laviolette said.

Laviolette reaches milestone

News & Observer (Free subscription) | 10/28/2008

Peter Laviolette was reminded that he will reach a milestone tonight when he coaches his 300th game with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hit on Sutter irks Laviolette

News & Observer (Free subscription) | 10/26/2008

The hit was legal, everyone agreed. But should it be? The Canes' Brandon Sutter was knocked senseless Saturday by Doug Weight in a 4-3 victory over the Islanders. Canes coach Peter Laviolette said, 'That hit has to be removed from the game.'

Laviolette seeking 60-minute effort

NewsObserver.com (Free subscription) | 10/24/2008

Peter Laviolette is an intense, no-nonsense coach. There's no sugar-coating anything when it comes to hockey or the Hurricanes.

Staal to play, Leighton to start tonight

NewsObserver.com (Free subscription) | 10/19/2008

Center Eric Staal, who injured a shoulder Friday against the Los Angeles Kings, should play today against the Anaheim Ducks, Canes coach Peter Laviolette said.

Canes look to win second straight

News & Observer (Free subscription) | 10/12/2008

It's hard to find too much fault in a 6-4 season-opening win, and Canes coach Peter Laviolette was pleased -- both last night after beating the Florida Panthers and after reviewing the game video.

• Staal's OT score completes rally - NewsObserver.com