Darren Yorke, Associate General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes and General Manager of the Chicago Wolves, announced that Cam Abbott has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves. Assistant Coach Spiros Anastas will take over as interim head coach.
Anastas, 40, joined the Wolves’ coaching staff on August 28, 2024. He previously served as a head coach in international competitions for Greece and China and worked as a scout for the Manitoba Moose in the AHL. His coaching experience includes roles with the ECHL’s Brampton Beast and South Carolina Stingrays, Canadian Interuniversity Sport at the University of Lethbridge, and international assignments with Serbia, Estonia, and South Korea. Anastas was also part of a Calder Cup-winning team as an assistant coach with the Grand Rapids Griffins in 2013.
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina according to their official website. The organization operates out of Raleigh and uses the Lenovo Center as its home venue as detailed on their official site. The Lenovo Center can accommodate up to 20,000 people and hosts more than 150 events each year. The Hurricanes contribute significantly to the local economy through these events and community engagement efforts.
The franchise began operations in Raleigh in 1997 after relocating from Hartford as noted by team history. In addition to competing at a high level in professional ice hockey and providing entertainment, they have achieved milestones such as winning their first Stanley Cup in 2006 according to their Hall of Fame records.
“Best fans in the league! They deserve every bit of the amazing effort our game ops staff puts in,” said Spiros Anastas via social media.
The Hurricanes continue to focus on delivering sports experiences while supporting community growth as stated by venue information.
