Elon University Professor of Sports Management Alex Traugutt discusses how away fans give a boost to North Carolina's sports economy as the Canes advance episode artwork

EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 8 MIN

Elon University Professor of Sports Management Alex Traugutt discusses how away fans give a boost to North Carolina's sports economy as the Canes advance

from WPTF Afternoon News

For the third time in four seasons, the Carolina Hurricanes are in the Eastern Conference Finals. Tomorrow night, the Canes will face Montreal in game one of the best-of-seven series at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Some Caniacs will be traveling to away games. Alex Traugutt, Elon University Professor of Sports Management, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss how the sports economy is impacted by fans visiting Raleigh from out of town.

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