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Canes fan earns Game 5 tickets after viral tattoo promises

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Canes fan earns Game 5 tickets after viral tattoo promises
Summary

Bryson Karbley, a Carolina Hurricanes fan, received tickets to Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final after pledging to get tattoos if the team made comebacks during playoffs. His social media commitments went viral after the Hurricanes overcame a 2-0 deficit in Game 2 and a larger deficit in Game 4, leading to his tattoo pledges. Local tattoo shop Cleopatra Ink collaborated with Karbley, offering to create the designs for free due to his dedication. This unexpected reward highlights the strong connection between the Hurricanes and their fans.

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  • •Bryson Karbley pledged to get tattoos if the Hurricanes tied games.
  • •He received Game 5 tickets as recognition from the team.
  • •Karbley designed the tattoos with the help of a local shop.
  • •He plans to add a Stanley Cup tattoo if the Hurricanes win.
  • •The team's playoff run has energized the city of Raleigh.
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  • 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Canes fan rewarded with Game 5 tickets after viral tattoo pledge
What they're saying
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Bryson Karbley's promises to get tattoos if the Canes rallied to score went viral, and now the team has taken notice.

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