@ice_chip

Chip Alexander covers Duke, UNC & NC State sports and the Carolina Hurricanes for the Raleigh News & Observer and McClatchy.

 Raleigh, N.C.
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Joined August 2009
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Chicago Wolves
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Forward Skyler Brind’Amour has been assigned to the Wolves.
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Duke’s Diaz says Walker Eget is good to go this week. Injured hand against Virginia.
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With Kotkaniemi's good road trip, seems like a good time for a rewind: newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/…

Amid a career backslide, Canes’ Kotkaniemi still believes he can contribute

Benched during the Stanley Cup run and subject of constant trade rumors, Jesperi Kotkaniemi remains confident in his NHL future.

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Hall back on ice at Canes practice. Nikishin is not.
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And Hall with successful shootout shot
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Noticed this on way to Lenovo this morning.
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Setting up at Lenovo. This might fetch a lot. Just guessing
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Been wondering who had the worst football weekend: Doeren, Belichick or Canales. Has to be Doeren because, you know, he lost a game and his job. But man ...
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ICYMI: Nikishin signs and is ready to play for Hurricanes. newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/…

Hurricanes, defenseman Alexander Nikishin finally agree on a new contract

Nikishin, a restricted free agent after last season, agreed to a deal for the 2026-27 season and will rejoin the team.

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Chip Alexander@ice_chipOct 25
Ngongba, Blackwell lead No. 2 Blue Devils to exhibition win over Kansas newsobserver.com/sports/coll…

Ngongba, Blackwell lead No. 2 Blue Devils to exhibition win over Kansas

Pat Ngongba had double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds, and John Blackwell with 23 points in winning at Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse.

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Can't understand Boo Corrigan not making himself available to discuss the Doeren dismissal. Winningest coach in school history and 14 years on the job. There should be an explanation. You don't no-comment that. Or shouldn't.
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Kevin Weekes
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Key point re D Nikishin’s new contract with @Canes , it’s the highest value for a 10.2.C player ever. #HockeyX
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Chip Alexander retweeted
N&O Sports@nandosportsOct 25
Hurricanes, defenseman Alexander Nikishin finally agree on a new contract newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/…

Hurricanes, defenseman Alexander Nikishin finally agree on a new contract

Nikishin, a restricted free agent after last season, agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal for the 2026-27 season and will rejoin the team.

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Ngongba, Blackwell lead No. 2 Blue Devils to exhibition win over Kansas newsobserver.com/sports/coll…

Ngongba, Blackwell lead No. 2 Blue Devils to exhibition win over Kansas

Pat Ngongba had double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds, and John Blackwell with 23 points in winning at Kansas’ Allen Fieldhouse.

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Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNICOct 25
Hearing there is movement on a contract between Carolina and unsigned defenceman Alexander Nikishin
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Duke wraps up a 3-0 preseason with 90-84 win over Kansas in Allen Fieldhouse. Ngongba with 28 and Blackwell 23 for Blue Devils.
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Blackwell experience showing down the stretch for Devils. Some big baskets but also some hustle plays.
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Tempers flare after Ngongba is shoved out of bounds.
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Duke has missed a lot of bunnies today. Could have bigger lead
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Duke with 71-68 lead midway through the second half. Ngongba with 22.
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