Annual Carolina Hurricanes alumni game taking place at Carter-Finley Stadium

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- There's more action happening on the ice at Carter-Finley Stadium following the Canes win in the Stadium Series game.

The event brought in more than 12 million dollars in ticket sales alone.

The 10th annual alumni game is going to be played at 4 p.m. and is free to the public. A pregame autograph will be signed by select alumni on the East Concourse starting at 2:30 p.m.

It's a chance for folks to take in a game inside this special arena if they weren't able to get ticket to the actual Stadium Series.

The event is benefiting Carolina Hurricanes Foundation and there will be an opportunity to give a donation.

Stanley cup winner Cam Ward is returning to the ice after years in retirement.

Here is what he had to say after the announcement was made.

"It was a surprise. Obviously it was a huge honor, but I'm extremely thankful and humbled for. It's really given my family an opportunity to all be in Raleigh, which I don't know if that's ever happened," he said.

After the alumni game at 4 p.m., NC State Hockey Club will square off against UNC at 7 p.m.

Teams featuring Hurricanes alumni and fans will be captained by Rod Brind'Amour and Justin Williams.

Participating alumni include:

• Bates Battaglia

• Jesse Boulerice

• Tim Brent

• Erik Cole

• Mike Commodore

• Jeff Daniels

• Tim Gleason

• Sean Hill

• Chad LaRose

• Steve Rice

• Aaron Ward

• Cam Ward

• Shane Willis