• “By all measures, this was one of the
  NHL’s most successful All-Star
  weekends ever with fans and our
  corporate partners embracing the
  event in a big way.
  
  “Our hosts in Raleigh did a
  tremendous job and it was gratifying
  to see the entire community
  energized around hockey.”

  
  
  john collins
  nhl's chief operating officer

• “I've been going to All-Star Games
  since 1990, this was the best
  All-Star Weekend I've ever attended.”

  
  
  pierre mcguire
  tsn

• “...The success of the weekend
  and the host team are reminders
  to all sunny American markets
  that there is a blueprint
  for success.”

  
  
  michael farber
  sports illustrated

• “Raleigh will be a tough
  All-Star act to follow...
  What a party it was.
  
  “The bar has been raised
  by the friendly folks in Raleigh.”

  
  
  ottawa citizen
  

• “Thanks, Raleigh and the Carolina
  Hurricanes. Great hospitality
  for the All-Star Game. Well done!”

  
  
  helene elliott
  los angeles times
  
  on twitter

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