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Pete Friesen is in his ninth season with the organization as the team's Head Athletic Therapist / Strength and Conditioning Coach. Friesen is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Physical Therapist and is Certified in both United States and Canada as an Athletic Trainer. He is responsible for the institution of training and dietary standards, preparation of rehabilitation programs and treatment of acute injuries.

In addition to his work with professional teams, Friesen has been associated with the Canadian Olympic and International programs for the last 20 seasons, including serving as the trainer for Team Canada during the 2004 World Championships in Prague. In his career he has been to nine Ice Hockey World Championships, winning five gold medals. Friesen has also advised six different Canadian programs including men's and women's ice hockey, field hockey, soccer, figure skating, softball, wrestling, gymnastics, and volleyball in preparation for their respective tournaments. Combining the different elements of each sport, Friesen strives to show athletes various ways of developing elements of their bodies in a true cross-training fashion.

A graduate of Bemidji State (MN) with bachelor's degrees in education and physical education, Friesen also earned a master's degree in sports medicine and physical therapy from the University of Saskatchewan. Prior to joining the Hurricanes, Friesen was the Head Trainer at both the University of Saskatchewan and then with the University of Alberta. His positions at those two institutions provided an excellent opportunity to show his skills for his current position with the Hurricanes. Peter and his wife, Shelley, reside in Knightdale, North Carolina with their children, Jack (13), Chad (12) and Taylor (9).