Find out who owns the Carolina Hurricanes, owner's net worth, source of wealth and ownership history.
The Carolina Hurricanes are a household franchise in the NHL based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The team was founded in 1972 as the New England Whalers. The franchise changed its name to Hartford Whalers before the Carolina Hurricanes following the relocation to North Carolina in 1997.
Who owns the Carolina Hurricanes?
The Carolina Hurricanes are owned by Tom Dundon, who is the sole owner after acquiring every share owned by other minority owners in the franchise.
Carolina Hurricanes ownership structure
Tom Dundon
Tom Dundon is an American businessman and investor in sports franchises with special interest financial services, real estate, and sports entertainment. He is the managing partner of the Dundon Capital Partners.
According to figures, Tom Dundon net worth is estimated to be in the region of $271 Million.
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Club Net Worth & Valuation
According to figures from Forbes, The Carolina Hurricanes are valued at $1.25 billion.
Club Ownership History
The Carolina Hurricanes were originally founded as the New England Whalers in 1972. The team became the Hartford Whalers in 1979 following the WHA-NHL merger. However, following the relocation to North Carolina in 1997, the team settled for its current name Carolina Hurricanes.
Peter Karmanos Jr. was the owner of the Hurricanes before Tom Dundon took over in 2018 and now became the sole owner of the franchise.
Trophies and Achievements
The Carolina Hurricanes has won one Stanley Cup championship in 2006 and other division and conference championships.