March 7, 2009

Canes' Chemistry Better with Cole

The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Erik Cole appeared in the March 7 issue of the News & Observer.


By Luke DeCock
Staff Writer

RALEIGH -- From closets, attics, basements, garages, sheds, storage units and crawl spaces in every corner of the Triangle, a wave of No. 26 sweaters flooded at the RBC Center on Friday for Erik Cole's first game back wearing that same jersey.

There were none to be found in the Eye, the team store at the arena, so every one on display was previously purchased and emerged from eight months of hibernation Friday.

The Eye is a week away from a new shipment of Cole merchandise (available Friday: magnets) but as far as the team on the ice is concerned, Wednesday's deal to reacquire Cole was the last upgrade. No more help is coming.

Complete article can be accessed via the News & Observer Web site by clicking here.