Carolina Hurricanes fans celebrate Stanley Cup win in Raleigh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans, known as "Caniacs," gathered in Raleigh on June 20 to celebrate the team's Stanley Cup victory. Raleigh police estimated over 150,000 attendees filled the streets after the Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights to secure their second championship title. Coach Rod Brind'Amour expressed surprise at the turnout, noting the community's connection to the team. Players participated in a parade, riding through the city in double-decker buses, while many fans had previously watched the clinching game from home. Captains Jordan Staal and Seth Jarvis acknowledged the overwhelming support from the crowd.
- •Over 150,000 fans celebrated in Raleigh on June 20.
- •The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup over the Vegas Golden Knights.
- •This is the team's second Stanley Cup title in franchise history.
- •Coach Rod Brind'Amour was amazed by the crowd's turnout.
- •Players rode in a parade through Raleigh to engage with fans.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup parade draws estimated 150,000 fans to downtown Raleigh
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes fans swarm Raleigh to celebrate Stanley Cup triumph
"Thousands of jubilant red-clad "Caniacs" jammed the streets of Raleigh on Saturday to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup triumph.Raleigh police put the number of spectators at more than 150,000 -- roughly a third of the population of the North Carolina city -- all bent on showing their appreciation for a Hurricanes team that beat the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to lift the Stanley Cup for the second time -- 20 years after their triumph in 2006.
"For many fans, it was a long-awaited moment of bliss years in the making.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:57 PMCarolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup parade draws estimated 150,000 fans to downtown Raleigh
For many fans, it was a long-awaited moment of bliss years in the making.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 8:50 PMHurricanes fans swarm Raleigh to celebrate Stanley Cup triumph
Thousands of jubilant red-clad "Caniacs" jammed the streets of Raleigh on Saturday to celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup triumph.Raleigh police put the number of spectators at more than 150,000 -- roughly a third of the population of the North Carolina city -- all bent on showing their appreciation for a Hurricanes team that beat the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to lift the Stanley Cup for the second time -- 20 years after their triumph in 2006.
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