Dieci: The Ron Francis Project - DVDs, Tapes, CDs, Cassettes, and PC Multimedia
This tier last gained strength on July 4th, 2007.
General/Post-Retirement
Audio Interviews (Mostly on my PC AND Windows Media/WinAmp format, unless otherwise noted.)
June 29th, 2007 - Interview by Mark Madden on Pittsburgh, PA's ESPN Radio affiliate (1250 AM)...conducted the day after Ronnie was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Acquired with many, MANY thanks to Michael a.k.a. Hockey Fanatic for this. * - Latest addition!
September 15th, 2005 - Interview by 850 AM "The Buzz"...conducted the day after Ron announced his retirement from playing for the NHL.)
September 18th, 2005 - Interview on Triangle Sports Talk's Canes Corner show (Audio, conducted by John Forslund. Also includes Chuck Kaiton talking about Francis and his family. Acquired through TriangleSportsTalk.com.)
Ron Francis' Comments On Retirement - Two audio clips (Both RealAudio), acquired through the Raleigh News and Observer's website.
DVDs
October 28th, 2005: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Philadelphia Flyers - Near the end of the second period, Ronnie is briefly shown taking in the game from a suite. In both DVD and Windows Media formats. Many thanks to SolRacer @ LetsGoCanes.com for his help in acquiring this.
November 11th, 2005: Carolina Hurricanes @ the Florida Panthers (Pre-Game) - An excellent tribute to Ron and his retirement put on by the Florida Panthers' broadcasting crew on Fox Sports Net Florida. Thanks to WardCamWard @ Scout.com's Carolina Hurricanes message board for his help in obtaining this.
April 1st, 2006: Carolina Hurricanes @ the Atlanta Thrashers - In the middle of the second period AND beginning of the third period, Ronnie is shown being there at the Philips Arena with his two sons, Michael and Connor. Many thanks to Apolinar @ LetsGoCanes.com for this.
Miscellany (Mostly on my PC AND Windows Media/Winamp format, unless otherwise noted.)
"A Foot In the Crease" Podcast Episode #23: January 29th, 2006 - Hockey talk show episode paying homage to Francis and Mario Lemieux, and featuring a segment that honored the two, and compared and contrasted them. In MP3 format.
Ron Francis "Like A Rock" Tribute - Found in CarolinaHurricanes.com's Multimedia Vault. Was used at the first Ron Francis Night (January 29th, 2002) AND was shown again before the November 11th, 2005 Carolina Hurricanes game @ the Florida Panthers on Fox Sports Net Florida.
Ron Francis Retrospective - Found on CarolinaHurricanes.com's message board. Features clips from Ron's Whalers, Penguins, and Hurricanes days. Also features his 500th career goal.
Video Interviews
Ron Francis Interview By John Forslund - A lengthy interview where Ron reminisces over his career with John Forslund, the Carolina Hurricanes' television play-by-play announcer. Parts of the interview were shown during the Ron Francis Night game (January 28th, 2006 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Atlanta Thrashers). The entire interview was eventually put up on the Canes' website in six parts.
Hartford Whalers
Cassettes and CDs
1986-87 Season Highlights CD - A custom-made burning of the *very hard to find* A Season To Celebrate: The Story of the Whalers' First Adams Division Championship audio cassette tape. Features Chuck Kaiton as a host, and a brief interview with Ronnie.
2003 Danny Casey Classic Soundtrack - Soundtrack of various songs and clips of Chuck Kaiton announcing goals for various Whalers (including Ron Francis!) that were used in the 2003 Danny Casey Classic, an annual charity hockey game which is in memory of Danny Casey, a young man who fell victim to cancer, and therefore, raising money to help find a cure for cancer. Acquired through loaning one of the founders some audio clips from my Francis collection to be used in future games...specifically the one for 2005, where Ron Francis and his retirement were honored. Official Website for the Danny Casey Classic.
DVDs and Tapes
1986: Year of the Whale - Custom-made DVD of the following from the 1986 Stanley Cup Playoffs: The first and third periods from Game Three of the First Round vs. the Quebec Nordiques, and the third period from Game Six of the Second Round vs. the Montreal Canadiens. Both games taking place at the Hartford Civic Center, and one of the periods vs. the Nordiques featuring a goal by Ron Francis.
The 1990 NHL All-Star Game - Recorded off of ESPN Classic during the 2004 NHL All-Star Weekend. Also includes a glitchy (no thanks to DirecTV problems at the time) version of the NHL Cool Shots about Ron Francis and his being Eric Staal's mentor on the Carolina Hurricanes.
Hockey With Roger Neilson: NHL Pros In Action - A training/educational tape, circa 1986, featuring Ron Francis, along with Denis Savard, Ray Bourque, Greg Millen, Mike Gartner, and Doug Wilson...as a "team" specially selected by Roger Neilson, one of the most groundbreaking coaches in the history of ice hockey. Acquired with LOTS of thanks to Northwest Books.
The Ultimate Whalers DVD Collection - Custom-made DVDs, and despite all of the coverage featured, Ron is only in one clip...an overtime from Game Six of the First Round vs. the Boston Bruins, taking place in the 1990 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
WhalerMania: 1986-87 Highlights - Have two copies...one in video tape format and the other on a custom-made DVD. Hosted by Ron Francis and sponsored by The Hartford. Covers the best season the Hartford Whalers ever had, despite not surpassing the First Round of the 1987 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Miscellany (Mostly on my PC AND Windows Media/Winamp format, unless otherwise noted.)
February 12th, 1984: Hartford Whalers vs. the Edmonton Oilers - An audio collage found at BrassBonanza.com. Features Chuck Kaiton announcing goals and assists, including some of Francis', from an 11-0 routing of the then future Hall of Fame player-stocked Oilers team.
November 23rd, 1990: Hartford Whalers @ the Boston Bruins - An audio clip found at BrassBonanza.com. Features Chuck Kaiton announcing a goal of Francis' that put the Whalers up over the Bruins.
January 6th, 2006: Hartford Wolfpack vs. the Portland Pirates (AHL) - A clip of when the banners honoring Francis, Ulf Samuelsson, and Kevin Dineen were raised, as "The Brass Bonanza" played in the background. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
Unknown Date: Hartford Whalers @ the Boston Bruins - A clip of a goal Ron got vs. Andy Moog in Boston. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
Unknown Date: Hartford Whalers vs. the Buffalo Sabres - A clip of a goal Francis got against the Sabres. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
"Ronnie Francis: The Greatest Hartford Whaler" - A medley of pictures from through the Whalers era of Francis' NHL career set to "The Brass Bonanza". Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
"The Whalers Years" - Jumbotron clip featured at the Carolina Hurricanes' Ron Francis Night (January 28th, 2006). Acquired through CarolinaHurricanes.com.
Pittsburgh Penguins
DVDs
1992 Stanley Cup Finals Game Four: Pittsburgh Penguins @ the Chicago Blackhawks - Custom-made DVD of the COMPLETE game right down to Ronnie's Game-Winning-Goal AND the post-game locker room coverage (including a good two-three minute long interview with Francis). Many, many thanks to Michael a.k.a. the Hockey Fanatic for this.
1992 Stanley Cup Victory Party @ Three Rivers Stadium - Custom-made DVD of the COMPLETE victory party, which took place the day after the Penguins won Lord Stanley in Chicago. Includes when the players came in on cars (unfortunately, Francis and Ulf Samuelsson's car was announced, but not shown >:( ), Ronnie's time with the Cup and small speech, and snippets of Ron here and there (most noteworthy one being at the very end when he is briefly shown holding then one-year-old daughter Kaitlyn). Many, many thanks to Michael a.k.a. the Hockey Fanatic for this.
March 20th, 1993 - Pittsburgh Penguins vs. the Philadelphia Flyers - In this game, the Penguins Classics version shown during the 2004-05 NHL Lockout, Ron scored at least five points to help the Penguins crush the Flyers, 9-2. Acquired with plenty of thanks to MindTheGaps @ LiveJournal for this.
Miscellany (Mostly on my PC AND Windows Media/Winamp format, unless otherwise noted.)
1992 Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Championship CD-Rom - Features various clips of Ron's participation in the 1992 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including his game-winning goal in Game Four in the Second Round vs. the New York Rangers AND Stanley Cup winning goal @ the Chicago Blackhawks. Given out as a promotion at a 2001-02 Penguins home game.
1992 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Game One - Mario Lemieux's GWG, on which Ron contributed via winning the faceoff for an assist. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
1992 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers, Game Four - A string of highlights from this 1992 playoff game, featuring Ronnie's first ever playoff hat trick, which helped the Penguins stage a nice comeback AND triumph over the Rangers in OT. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. the Philadelphia Flyers, Game Four - Mario Lemieux's final goal before his first retirement from playing in the NHL. Ron is briefly shown during the celebration and ovation. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
"A Season To Remember" - The entire video of the same name in FLV format, with highlights from the short-lived (no thanks to the lockout) 1994-95 season, during which Ron wore the "C" for the Pens. Found on YouTube.
Clip of Ron Francis Fighting Alexei Kasatonov in the March 19th, 1991 game @ the New Jersey Devils - Found here.
Clip of Ron Francis Making A Pass To A Penguins Winger - Found in a Yahoo multimedia search.
The Ceremonial Puck Drop
At the Carolina Hurricanes' First Ever Home Game - A
video clip found at BrassBonanza.com.
In Quicktime format. Taking
part in the ceremony are Kevin Dineen and Ron Francis...Ronnie lets Dineen win
it. 
"The Penguins Years" - Jumbotron clip featured at the Carolina Hurricanes' Ron Francis Night (January 28th, 2006). Acquired through CarolinaHurricanes.com.
The Starting Lineups From the Carolina Hurricanes' First Ever Home Game - A video clip found at BrassBonanza.com. In Quicktime format. Features Ron taking part in the first ever NHL face-off at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC.
Unknown date: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. the Philadelphia Flyers - A clip of an assist Francis dished to Jaromir Jagr against the Flyers. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
Tapes
Against the Odds: The Story of the 1991-92 Pittsburgh Penguins - In addition to the '91-92 Pens and their second Stanley Cup victory in a row, this tape also focuses on the 25th anniversary and history of the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey club.
Fire On Ice: The 1995-96 Pittsburgh Penguins - Tape featuring many highlights from the Penguins' outstanding 1995-96 season, during which Ron had his best individual season point-wise (119 points: 27 goals, 92 assists). Hosted by Troy Loney and Bryan Trottier, and features a two-three minute Ron Francis highlight montage. Acquired as a gift from Michael a.k.a. the Hockey Fanatic...many, many thanks to him for it.
Mario Lemieux: A Success Story - A tape that obviously focuses on Mario Lemieux and his career through 1991. Features highlights from the Penguins' 1991 Stanley Cup run and victory, in some of which Ron is shown.
1993-94 Pittsburgh Penguins Highlights - Tape focusing on the 1993-94 season and certain players...most notably Ron Francis (whose segment, taking a closer look at his off-ice life with his wife and daughter, was among the longest on the tape), Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Tom Barrasso, and Kevin Stevens.
One From the Heart: The Story of the 1990-91 Pittsburgh Penguins - Tape chronicling the Penguins' 1990-91 season and first Stanley Cup run. Features a few clips of Ronnie inside the team plane and talking about a game and what it felt like to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in his career.
One To Grow On - Tape chronicling the Penguins' 1997-98 season, during which they would win the Northeast Division Champions title. It was also Ron's last season as a Penguin, AND the only complete season during which Ron captained the Pens.
The 1991 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Tape featuring highlights from the 1991 Stanley Cup Finals vs. the Minnesota North Stars, along with the road the Pittsburgh Penguins took to get there. Also features a *very brief* interview with Francis after winning Lord Stanley's Prize at the end. Sponsored by Pro Set.
The 1992 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Just like the 1991 tape, highlights from the 1992 Stanley Cup Playoffs and the road to there for the Penguins are featured. Among those highlights are the game Ron said in The Game I'll Never Forget was his favorite AND the Stanley Cup-winning goal by him in Game Four of the 1992 SC Finals vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.
Carolina Hurricanes
2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs
DVDs
June 19th, 2006: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Edmonton Oilers on CBC AND NBC - Custom-made DVD of both American and Canadian feeds of the final game of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals. Ronnie is shown beholding the game from a suite, with ten minutes of the game remaining!! A ton of thanks to PolarBare @ The Score Boards Carolina Hurricanes Message Board for this.
Tapes
April 24th, 2006: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Montreal Canadiens on the CBC - Tape of an interview with Ronnie conducted by Ron MacLean during the "After 40" segment on CBC's Hockey Night In Canada. Acquired with many thanks to ChickenParm @ The Score Boards Carolina Hurricanes Message Board.
May 8th, 2006: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the New Jersey Devils on OLN - Tape of a brief interview with Ron in the middle of the second period of the mentioned game.
June 19th, 2006: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Edmonton Oilers on NBC - Tape of the game where the Canes finally won the Stanley Cup. Ronnie is shown beholding the game from a suite, with ten minutes of the game remaining!!
Appearances/Mentionings as the Hurricanes' Player Development Director (On Tape or DVD, unless otherwise noted.)
November 30th, 2006: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Montreal Canadiens - Ron was interviewed in the TV booth by John Forslund and Tripp Tracy during the first half of the second period.
April 7th, 2007: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Florida Panthers - Ronnie's being hired as the Canes' Director of Player Development was acknowledged in the introduction to the game, the last one of the 2006-07 season. During the acknowledgement, Ron's game-winning goal at Detroit in Game One of the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals was shown.
DVDs and Tapes
Ron Francis Night (January 28th, 2006) - The ENTIRE ceremony and game, recorded to DVD by my dad, with many thanks and much appreciation to him.
Raising Canes - Both the DVD and VHS versions, covering the Carolina Hurricanes' franchise outstanding 2001-02 season and Stanley Cup Playoff run, including the Ron Francis Night celebration taking place that season. Features interviews with Francis, among other players. The DVD also features the 2001-02 Forslund Focus about Ron and a blooper featuring him goofing off with Tripp Tracy (The Canes' color commentator).
Red Alert: Hockeytown 3, The Detroit Red Wings' 2002 Stanley Cup Championship - The DVD version, celebrating the Red Wings' 2002 Stanley Cup victory. Features clips of Ron Francis' game-winning goal in Game One of the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals. Ron is also featured in the Kiefer Sutherland narrated sequences done for the ABC coverage of the 2002 SCF.
Forslund Focuses (In Windows Media format, unless otherwise noted AND acquired through CarolinaHurricanes.com.)
2002-03 Forslund Focus - Featured at the Carolina Hurricanes' March 29th, 2003 game vs. the Buffalo Sabres.
2003-04 Forslund Focus - Featured at the Carolina Hurricanes' January 23rd, 2004 game vs. the New York Islanders. In Quicktime format.
2005-06 Forslund Focus - Featured at the Carolina Hurricanes' January 28th, 2006 game vs. the Atlanta Thrashers, alias Ron Francis Night. Focuses on Ron Francis, the Family Man.
Ron Francis Night Fox Sports Net South Clips (All in Windows Media format AND acquired through CarolinaHurricanes.com.)
2002 Stanley Cup Run
Early Career Montage (Various Whalers clips)
Hartford Highlights
Highlight Montage (Features Ron's 500th career goal, NHL all-time assist list 2nd place earning assist, and a clip from the first Ron Francis Night (January 29th, 2002).)
Pittsburgh Highlights
Player and Coach Greetings
Ron Francis Night Open Tease
Ron Francis One-On-One Interview Clip
Ron Francis Night (January 28th, 2006) Jumbotron Clips (All in Windows Media format AND acquired through CarolinaHurricanes.com.)
The 2002 Eastern Conference Finals
The 2002 Stanley Cup Finals
Congratulations From Various Coaches and Players
Dethroning the Devils (Highlights how the Canes, thanks to a game-winning goal by Ron in Game Six, beat the New Jersey Devils in the First Round of the 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs.)
The Eye of the Hurricane (Highlights the assist on a goal Jeff O'Neill scored during the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals, despite having quite a gruesome black eye from an injury that happened earlier in the game.)
Francis' 500th Career Goal
Number Two All-Time Assists Leader (Highlights how and when Ron surpassed Raymond Bourque to become number two on the NHL all-time assists list, behind Wayne Gretzky.)
The Pre-Game Psyche-Up
Ron Francis Night (January 28th, 2006) Miscellany (All in Windows Media format AND acquired through CarolinaHurricanes.com.)
"Flavor of the Game"
Post-Game Quotes - Featuring quotes about Ron Francis Night from Cory Stillman, Peter Laviolette, and Erik Cole.
Games In Which Ron Francis Participated - DVDs:
November 29th, 2002 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Detroit Red Wings
November 30th, 2002 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Columbus Blue Jackets
February 21st, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Boston Bruins (Where Ron tied Maurice "Rocket" Richard on the NHL All-Time Goals List!)
February 23rd, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Toronto Maple Leafs (Where Ron surpassed Maurice "Rocket" Richard on the NHL All-Time Goals List!)
March 5th, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Atlanta Thrashers
Games In Which Ron Francis Participated - Tapes:
November 29th, 2002 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Detroit Red Wings
November 30th, 2002 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Columbus Blue Jackets
October 13th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Florida Panthers
October 25th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Philadelphia Flyers
October 28th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the San Jose Sharks
November 6th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the New York Rangers
November 8th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Los Angeles Kings
November 13th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Atlanta Thrashers
November 18th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Philadelphia Flyers
November 26th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the New York Islanders
November 29th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins
December 9th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Edmonton Oilers
December 27th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Montreal Canadiens
January 6th, 2003 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the St. Louis Blues
January 8th, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the New York Rangers (Where Ron surpassed Marcel Dionne on the NHL All-Time Points List!)
January 9th, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Washington Capitals (The First Period)
January 16th, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Atlanta Thrashers
January 21st, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the New Jersey Devils
January 31st, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Detroit Red Wings
February 12th, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Washington Capitals
February 25th, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Washington Capitals
March 5th, 2004 - Carolina Hurricanes @ the Atlanta Thrashers
Interviews (Mostly on my PC AND Windows Media/WinAmp format, unless otherwise noted.)
Francis' Comments On Being A Captain (Done for an Impact! (NHL.com online magazine) issue about captains.)
May 13th, 2002: Carolina Hurricanes @ the Montreal Canadiens - Game Six of the 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round, interview with not only Ron, but also Saku Koivu after the game. On CBC (Canada's NBC) and in RealVideo format.
June 14th, 2002: Carolina Hurricanes @ the Detroit Red Wings - Game Five of the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals post-game interviews with Ron Francis, Erik Cole, Kevyn Adams, Aaron Ward, Peter Karmanos Jr., and Rod Brind'Amour. Also featured is the press conference with Paul Maurice. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
March 1st, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes @ the Toronto Maple Leafs - Video, and conducted by John Forslund. Took place on Ron's birthday. Thanks to Hyena.
March 18th, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Ottawa Senators - Video, conducted by John Forslund and Tripp Tracy. Thanks to Hyena.
September 21st, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes @ the Tampa Bay Lightning (Pre-Season) - Audio, conducted by Chuck Kaiton. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
October 4th, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Washington Capitals - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Ron Francis, Radim Vrbata, and Aaron Ward conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
November 13th, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Atlanta Thrashers - Video, conducted by Tripp Tracy. Thanks to Hyena.
November 18th, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Philadelphia Flyers - Audio, conducted by Chuck Kaiton. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
December 3rd, 2003:- Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Nashville Predators - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Jeff O'Neill, Kevin Weekes, and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
December 18th, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Kevin Weekes and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
December 22nd, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Dallas Stars - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Kevin Weekes and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
December 18th, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Buffalo Sabres - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Bret Hedican, Jeff O'Neill, and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
December 31st, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim - Audio, conducted by Chuck Kaiton. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
December 31st, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim - Video, conducted by John Forslund. On my computer AND in DVD format. Thanks to Hyena.
January 2nd, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Detroit Red Wings - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Kevyn Adams, Glen Wesley, Ron Francis, and Eric Staal conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
January 4th, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Phoenix Coyotes - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Erik Cole, Bret Hedican, and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
January 8th, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the New York Rangers - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Kevyn Adams, Ron Francis, Josef Vasicek, and Jesse Boulerice conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
January 20th, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Ottawa Senators - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Jeff O'Neiil, Jamie Storr, Justin Williams, and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
January 23rd, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the New York Islanders - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Justin Williams, Kevin Weekes, and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
February 12th, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Washington Capitals - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Pavel Brendl, Jesse Boulerice, and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
February 21st, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Boston Bruins - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Bret Hedican, Josef Vasicek, and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
February 23rd, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes @ the Toronto Maple Leafs - Audio, conducted by Chuck Kaiton. Took place during the game where Ron surpassed Maurice "Rocket" Richard on the NHL All-Time Goals List. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
February 25th, 2004 - Interview by 850 AM "The Buzz". Audio, conducted before the Carolina Hurricanes' game at the Washington Capitals. In RealAudio format.
March 2nd, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets - Video, in Quicktime format. Post-game interviews with Sean Hill, Glen Wesley, and Ron Francis conducted by the local/sports media. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
Unknown date and game - Once listed as "archived" at CarolinaHurricanes.com. Audio, conducted by Chuck Kaiton.)
Miscellany (Mostly on my PC AND Windows Media/WinAmp format, unless otherwise noted.)
February 11th, 1999: Carolina Hurricanes @ Toronto Maple Leafs - Highlights from the said game, the last one ever played at Maple Leaf Gardens, where Ron amassed five points in the form of two goals and three assists. Found at the CNN/Sports Illustrated official site and in Quicktime format.
May 9th, 2002 - "The Miracle In Molson": Highlights from that game, featuring one of the greatest comebacks in Hurricanes general AND playoff history. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
January 25th, 2006 Canes Corner - Featuring fans talking to John Forslund about the then upcoming Ron Francis Night on January 28th, 2006, and the subject of that event. Acquired through TriangleSportsTalk.com.
January 27th, 2006 WUNC 91.5 Feature - In MP3 format. Talks about the then upcoming Ron Francis Night, the retiring of Ron's jersey, and Ron's NHL career. Features snippets from an interview with Francis.
December 3rd, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Nashville Predators - Clip of a goal by Ronnie. Thanks to Hyena.
December 18th, 2003: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins - Clip of a goal by Jeff O'Neill, assisted by Francis. Thanks to Hyena.
2002 Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Run Party - A recording of WTVD 11's coverage of the party in downtown Raleigh that took place after the infamous Cup run of 2002. Features Paul Maurice and Francis addressing and thanking the crowd/fans for their support throughout the playoffs. Also included are interviews with Bret Hedican and Rod Brind'Amour. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
2002-03 Carolina Hurricanes Television Advertisement - Shown during the 2003 Gator Bowl. Features Ronnie uttering "THIS is hockey!" at the end.
2003 Carolina Hurricanes Summer Hockey Camp Feature - Ronnie is briefly featured with a group of children. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com.
2003-04 Carolina Hurricanes Television Advertisement - The Matrix themed, also featuring Jeff O'Neill. In Quicktime format. Found at CarolinaHurricanes.com's Historical Multimedia Vault.
Eye On the Canes (Featured at the Carolina Hurricanes' December 31st, 2003 game vs. the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and celebrates Ronnie's tying Marcel Dionne on the NHL All-Time Points List. In Quicktime format.)
Ron Francis' 500th Career Goal - Took place during the Carolina Hurricanes' first Ron Francis Night (January 29th, 2002) AND shown at the December 15th, 2005 Carolina Hurricanes game vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets. Found in CarolinaHurricanes.com's Multimedia Vault.
The ENTIRE Ron Francis Night Ceremony - Took place on January 28th, 2008, at the Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Atlanta Thrashers game. Acquired through CarolinaHurricanes.com.
The History of the Carolina Hurricanes 1997-2002 - Courtesy of WRAL. Features a couple of highlights from when Ronnie was signed by the Canes in 1998. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
Spelling Bee (Featured at the Carolina Hurricanes' November 23rd, 2003 game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning, and shows people trying to spell Ron's hometown, Sault Ste. Marie. In Quicktime format.)
Unknown date: Carolina Hurricanes @ the New York Islanders - Clip of a goal by Ron. Found on YouTube and in FLV format.
WRAL 5's coverage of Ron Francis Night (January 28th, 2006) - A video clip of the segment on WRAL 5's 11:00 news for January 28th, 2006 covering the said event. Found at WRAL 5's website.
Press Conferences
January 27th, 2006 Ron Francis Night Press Conference - In MP3 format and acquired through 850 AM "The Buzz"'s website.
January 27th, 2006 Ron Francis Night Press Conference - In Windows Media format and acquired through CarolinaHurricanes.com.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Miscellany (Mostly on my PC AND Windows Media/Winamp format, unless otherwise noted.)
June 24th, 2004: The NHL Draft Prospect Youth Clinic - Ron Francis was in attendance at the said event, and helped out with the coaching/teaching. Despite the event practically being hosted by the Canes, Ron was wearing a Maple Leafs windbreaker AND was still property of the Leafs at the time (his becoming an Unrestricted Free Agent then not happening until July 1st). Found on YouTube and in FLV format, but is courtesy of CarolinaHurricanes.com.
Press Conferences
March 9th, 2004 - Ron Francis' Announcement of His Trade To Toronto (In Quicktime format.)
Got a DVD, video, or some kind of computer audio/video clip featuring Ron Francis mentioned here, or not mentioned at all on this entire site? E-mail me!