Charlie Cerrato Impresses in Pro Debut with Hurricanes

Charlie Cerrato, the Hurricanes' 2025 second-round pick, impressed in his first professional showing during a preseason opener, playing 15:47. The young center recorded a primary assist, a hit, a block, and went 37.5% on faceoffs, including 3-for-3 on power play draws. He posted strong underlying numbers (50% Corsi For, 54.84% xGF%) against an NHL lineup. Cerrato will begin his first professional season with the Chicago Wolves, where he's expected to be a key player.