Carolina Hurricanes Win 2025 Stanley Cup

Clinching the Second Title

Nearly a month after the Hurricanes clinched their second Stanley Cup, the franchise got a front‑row view of the names that will forever adorn the silver trophy. The honor of engraving those names fell to Louise St. Jacques, a Montreal‑based artisan who has handled the task for four consecutive seasons. Each member of the organization will spend a day with the Cup over the upcoming offseason.

Who Appears on the Cup?

The 2025‑26 roster on the hardware totals 53 entries: 24 players, 22 staff members, and an owner’s family. Among the staff are General Manager Eric Tulsky, Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour, and franchise legend Justin Williams, who serves as a special advisor. Owner Tom Dundon, his wife Veruschka, and their five children—Caden, Dax, Drew, Blake, and Tagan—are also listed.

Eligibility Guidelines

Players qualify if they played at least 41 regular‑season games or appeared in a single Stanley Cup Final contest. Teams may seek the NHL Commissioner’s approval to include a player under “extenuating circumstances.” Management staff inclusions are chosen by the club, but every name must clear the Hockey Hall of Fame and the league, which caps the total at 55.

Family Members and Past Controversies

Family involvement on the Cup is not unprecedented; the 2007‑08 Detroit Red Wings featured several Ilitch relatives, all of whom held official roles. A more notorious example is former Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington, who added his father Basil’s name after the 1984 championship. The Hall of Fame later forced the name to be covered with Xs.

Ownership Impact and Coaching Tenure

Tom Dundon acquired a stake in the Hurricanes in 2018 and assumed full control in 2021. He was instrumental in elevating Rod Brind’Amour from assistant to head coach, a move that has kept the team in playoff contention. Under Brind’Amour, Carolina has not missed the postseason and reached the Eastern Conference Final four times before this championship.

Dominant Postseason Run

This season’s success began with a Metropolitan Division title and a first‑place finish in the Eastern Conference. The Hurricanes posted a 16‑3 postseason ledger, completing sweeps in the first two rounds. In the Cup Final, they weathered a six‑game series against the Vegas Golden Knights to capture the championship.

The 2025 Stanley Cup marks a historic milestone for the Hurricanes and solidifies their place among the NHL’s elite franchises.