In what has become an annual event at the DBAP, the Durham Bulls ditched their traditional blue and donned a black and red ensemble.
Hockey Night - also having gone by names such as Carolina Hurricanes Night or Bunch of Jerks Night - has become a yearly specialty for the Bulls with guest appearances from Hurricanes players, Stormy, the Storm Squad and more.
The night is a symbolic representation of the close-knit bond between the two professional sporting organizations that share a lot of local overlap in terms of fandom.
As a part of the festivities, Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook also got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
"It's been a dream of mine since I was like 10-years old," Martinook said. "To throw out a first pitch."
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Before the game, some Hurricanes players even joined the Bulls for a bit of batting practice.
In true 2022-23 Hurricanes fashion too, the Bulls pulled off a last-minute, walk-off win with shortstop Tristan Gray scoring the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning after first baseman Johan Lopez reached first on an errant throw.
If you are interested in a game-worn jersey, the Bulls are auctioning them off online, with 100% of the proceeds going towards the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation. The bidding is open until noon on Tuesday, September 5.