Cole Emerges as Hurricanes' Team Leader
The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Erik Cole appeared in the February 22 issue of the News & Observer.
BY CHIP ALEXANDER
STAFF WRITER
RALEIGH -- From all appearances, it would seem Erik Cole and Joe Corvo have little in common.
Cole is a power forward for the Carolina Hurricanes, while Corvo's a puck-moving defenseman. Cole's voice often can be heard in the locker room, while Corvo moves about the room quietly. Cole has one modest tattoo ("My kids' names," he said) while Corvo has much more ink. (Think Texas Rangers slugger and Raleigh native Josh Hamilton.)
But as the two bonded as friends, Cole and Corvo also grew to share a common role as leaders of a young Hurricanes' team angling for a playoff berth. Given Corvo's low-key introduction to the team, though, that appeared an unlikely role for the new Hurricanes defenseman three years ago.
