Ron Francis to have number retired by Carolina

Sault Ste. Marie native Ron Francis will have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes in January. Francis retired as the fourth leading scorer in National Hockey League history and second all-time in assists.

Sault Ste. Marie native Ron Francis will have his number retired by the Carolina Hurricanes in January.

Francis retired as the fourth leading scorer in National Hockey League history and second all-time in assists.

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