# @techniciansports on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DY-rDl5lkuS
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-30T22:17:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Technican Sports (@techniciansports) — https://gondola.cc/techniciansports

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A packed Lenovo Center grew louder and louder the closer the Canes got to the final whistle. The final whistle, and a chance at hockey glory. 

After playing out a 6-1 win — and after years of falling just short — Carolina advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time with head coach Rod Brind’Amour and the five players who have been with him for his whole eight-year tenure.

“They’ve laid the foundation for everything that’s gone on here … I’m really happy for those guys,” Winger Taylor Hall said. “There’s an amazing culture here that’s been here for a long time.”

For the Canes, it's finally getting over the hump after years of falling short. A chance to play for Carolina’s first Stanley Cup in 20 years. But it’s a similar feeling for the fans and the city of Raleigh. 

“They’ve grinded it out with us. Night in, night out, supporting us. Loud and enthusiastic. They’re behind us,” Brind’Amour said. “Playing in a small-market team, it’s a community feel. We’re in it with them … We’re their team.”

To read more check out the link in our bio.

📝 Brennan Weiss
📸 Abby Schwebke 

#ncstate #ncsu #technician #studentjournalism #studentmedia #hockey #hurricanes

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