Carolina Hurricanes Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Stanley Cup Win

The Carolina Hurricanes celebrated the 20th anniversary of their only Stanley Cup title with a three-day event reflecting on their historic achievement and its impact on the franchise and fans. During a pregame ceremony, coach Rod Brind'Amour and former teammate Glen Wesley walked the red carpet, highlighting the camaraderie of the 2006 championship team.

Brind'Amour expressed nostalgia, stating, 'Twenty brothers I hadn't seen in a while, but the minute we got together -- why is that? It's because we won.' The ceremony featured over a dozen players and staff members, including championship coach Peter Laviolette.

They paid tribute to late teammate Josef Vasicek, with Eric Staal donning Vasicek's No. 63 during the game. The celebration coincided with the Hurricanes' 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, where goaltender Brandon Bussi continued his impressive form, securing his seventh consecutive win.

Brind'Amour praised the team's performance, noting their resilience after trailing 1-0, and highlighted the contributions from players like Jordan Staal, who scored on a power play. The commemoration of the Stanley Cup victory served to strengthen the connection between the franchise and its supporters.