The Stanley Cup is everywhere. Here are photos from Canes’ visit to NC legislature
By Scott Sharpe
The Stanley Cup has been making the rounds of Raleigh since the Carolina Hurricanes secured the NHL title in Las Vegas earlier this month. On Tuesday, just days after a joyous and raucous celebration in downtown Raleigh and later Glenwood South, Lord Stanley’s Cup got serious.
Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal carried the Stanley Cup into and out of both the House and Senate chambers. He was joined by coach Rod Brind’Amour, alternate captain Jordan Martinook and Carolina Hurricanes CEO Brian Fork.
“North Carolina is a hockey state now, thanks to you all and the work you’ve done,” House Speaker Destin Hall said.
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger shakes hands with Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour during a visit to the General Assembly, where the team was honored for their Stanley Cup Championship on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 in Raleigh, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal kissed the Stanley Cup as he accompanied his teammate Jordan Martinook and head coach Rod Brind'Amour to the North Carolina State Legislature during a visit on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Raleigh. Ben Pennington ben.pennington@newsobserver.com
Rep. Tricia Cotham of Mecklenburg County, surrounded by Carolina Hurricanes memorabilia, awaits the arrival of the Stanley Cup, in the House chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the General Assembly in Raleigh, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
House Speaker Destin Hall helps Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal position the Stanley Cup on the dais in the House on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the General Assembly in Raleigh, NC. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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