Fans gather to welcome Hurricanes ahead of Game 5

Carolina Hurricanes fans turned out in force at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on June 10 to greet the team as they returned home before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against Vegas. Supporters waved flags and expressed their excitement for the team’s playoff journey. Among the fans was JD Loftis, who attended with his sons, underlining the family's dedication to the Hurricanes throughout the finals. Another fan, John Wolfe, celebrated not only the team's arrival but also his brother piloting their plane. The Hurricanes are set to play Game 5 at the Lenovo Center on June 11.

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