Hurricanes fans cheer on Stanley Cup champions at parade
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Key Points:
- The Carolina Hurricanes celebrated their Stanley Cup victory with a massive parade in Raleigh, attended by over 180,000 fans, following their 3-0 win against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the Final.
- Team captain Jordan Staal, who won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, expressed amazement at the overwhelming fan support during the parade.
- Coach Rod Brind'Amour, who captained the Hurricanes' 2006 Stanley Cup team, praised the fans and emphasized the team's commitment to competing hard for their supporters.
- Several players, including Taylor Hall, Jaccob Slavin, and Nikolaj Ehlers, shared heartfelt messages of gratitude and reflected on the significance of the championship.
- General manager Eric Tulsky announced a two-year contract extension for forward Nicolas Deslauriers during the rally, highlighting ongoing team developments amid the celebrations.
