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Proud host city of the 2011 National Hockey League All-Star Weekend!
  • “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

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