As a kid growing up in the little city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, I dreamed of one day playing in the NHL, but never did I expect it to be as much fun as it turned out to be.

In June 2011 Francis assumed the position of Director of Hockey Operations with the Carolina Hurricanes. 10 jersey was retired by the Carolina organization on January 28 2006. (born March 1 1963) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 23 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Hartford Whalers Pittsburgh Penguins Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs.

He now serves as the director of hockey operations for the Carolina Hurricanes. In September 2012 under the name Playmakers Management along with four other investors Ron became a minority owner of the Carolina Hurricanes.