The Voice of PNC Arena
Since 2015, I’ve been the Public Address Announcer for the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. Hundreds of games on the mic — announcing starting lineups, goals, assists, and penalties. But I’m not just reading names off a sheet. I’m there to make the fan experience of attending a Hurricanes game as good as it can be.
“The way the Hurricanes P.A. announcer says Sebastian Aho’s last name, with the crowd joining in, is one of the five coolest random things in the NHL.” —Corey Masisak
“I attended my first Canes game last Friday (from the UK) and whilst this may sound weird, just wanted to commend you on your outstanding announcing throughout, really enhanced the experience. This was my 22nd NHL arena and you’re the best! Top job!” —Chris Roderick
“This is breathtaking. Everyone in PNC Arena screaming along with @minter calling the goal and assists.” —Sara Civian
Scoring Goals, Making SportsCenter
On February 14, 2016, I entered the record books as the first person to announce their own first NHL goal.
If you were to pick one person from Kenbridge, Virginia, who would make SportsCenter for their hockey achievements, I would probably not be in the mix. But there I was, off of a pass from Hurricanes legend Glen Wesley, living out the dream.
In The Press
- Hurricanes’ PA Announcer Wade Minter adapting, engaging with fans in unusual season — Canes Country
- Media Musings: Carolina Hurricanes GOOOOOAAAALS will be different this year. But it’s still the same Minter — Sports Channel 8
- From the Stands to the Scorer’s Table, Hurricanes PA Announcer Wade Minter is Living the Dream — Canes Country
- Superfan with a microphone — SportsEngine
- From Carolina Hurricanes Fan To Announcer — William & Mary Magazine
- Minter: I want to be the loudest fan in the arena — WRAL Sports Fan
- For the Love of the Game — Tribe Hockey
- Setting, Scoring, and Announcing Goals All in a Day’s Work For Minter — GrepBeat
- VIDEO: Hurricanes PA man scores in alumni game, takes mic to announce his goal — theScore
Photos and Memories
Over the years I’ve gotten to do things I never imagined — from announcing the starting lineup for the Durham Bulls (Hurricanes-style, of course) to standing at center ice for the Eastern Conference Finals. Here are some memories from my years on the mic.
North Carolina State University Icepack
I’m also the Public Address Announcer and DJ for the NC State Icepack, the club ice hockey team for North Carolina State University. First at the Iceplex, and now at the Wake Competition Center, I provide announcing and music to give a great game atmosphere to Pack fans.
Charity and Community Events
I also volunteer my announcing skills for charity events in the Triangle area:
- All In To Fight Cancer — Emcee for charity poker tournaments in Raleigh and Winston-Salem
- Carolina Sled Classic — PA announcer for the Triangle Special Hockey Association’s sled hockey tournament (2016-2019)
- Bank of America Bowl — PA announcer for the Holt Brothers Foundation charity football game (2019-2020)
- Charity Football Game — PA announcer for the Alzheimer’s Association benefit (2015-2019)
GOUGE Professional Wrestling
From 2011-2024, I was the ring announcer for GOUGE Professional Wrestling in Raleigh. As a longtime wrestling fan, it was always a treat to step between the ropes and get a crowd excited about local professional wrestling.
