Since Tom Dundon became owner of the Carolina Hurricanes seven seasons ago, the team has experienced a period of sustained on-ice success and business growth. When Dundon purchased the franchise, the Hurricanes had missed the playoffs for nine straight years and averaged 83 points per season over eight full NHL campaigns.
Under Dundon’s ownership, the Hurricanes have made the playoffs every year and advanced past at least one round in each postseason. Over five full seasons within this span, they have averaged 108 points. The team has won ten playoff series in seven years and reached the Eastern Conference Final three times.
Off the ice, attendance has increased significantly. In Dundon’s first year as owner, Carolina ranked 29th out of 31 NHL teams in attendance with an average of 13,321 fans per game. By the 2024-25 season, they were among the league’s top ten in attendance and sold out every home game at Lenovo Center with an average crowd of 18,795. Including playoff games, they enter the next season with a consecutive sellout streak of 117 games.
The team’s season ticket base for 2024-25 is up by 117% compared to when Dundon took over. Season ticket revenue has grown by 227%, while average gate revenue is up by 179%. Suite lease revenue rose by 106% and suite rental revenue climbed by 295%. Corporate sponsorship revenue increased by 168% over seven full seasons since Dundon’s purchase.
“Through seven seasons under Tom Dundon’s ownership, the Carolina Hurricanes have enjoyed their most consistently successful on-ice run in franchise history. A perennial Stanley Cup contender, the Canes climbed from the depths of the league standings to win three division titles and qualify for seven straight postseasons (and counting) during Dundon’s tenure, all while the team began to reach new heights off the ice as well.”
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