ADM coach Rachel Harada discusses 3-1 loss to Waverly-Shell Rock in state semifinals
The Carolina Hurricanes' season came to an end after their 5-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. Overall, the Panthers simply had the Hurricanes' number in this series.
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