The Carolina Hurricanes won the coveted Stanley Cup after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games on Sunday, June 14. This historic win gave the Hurricanes the No. 1 title for the first time since 2006.
The result of this win has had many Raleigh locals humming with excitement for their team. On Saturday, June 20, locals and Hurricanes fans gathered in downtown Raleigh for a parade and rally in honor of the win.
Amy Daniels, the executive director of the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, said the Raleigh community has been showcasing their Hurricanes pride since their first Stanley Cup win in 2006.
“The fan base is built. There is a culture in this community that the Carolina Hurricanes are everyone’s team. [In the Triangle] we watch a lot of college sports rivals. That rivalry is a lot of fun around here with so many wonderful sports teams across the Triangle and even across the state,” Daniels said. “That’s different for hockey because the Carolina Hurricanes can be everyo...
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