The Carolina Hurricanes will open preseason training camp with physicals Sept. 16, followed by the first official practices at the RBC Center the next day. On Sunday, Sept. 18, the team will host its annual Caniac Carnival at the RBC Center at 9 a.m. The team will hold a Red-White scrimmage at noon.

The Canes travel to Buffalo for their first exhibition game Sept. 19.

Training camp will end with an Oct. 5 practice at the RBC Center. The team opens its 2011-12 regular season at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning Oct. 7.

All training camp practices are open to the public. For more information, go online to hurricanes.nhl.com.

Chip Alexander