Fans gather to welcome Hurricanes ahead of Game 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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.
- •Hurricanes return to Raleigh before Game 5 against Vegas
- •Fans welcomed the team at Raleigh-Durham Airport
- •Supporters expressed excitement and dedication to the playoffs
- •JD Loftis and family among fans at the airport
- •Game 5 scheduled for June 11 at Lenovo Center
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Fans welcome Hurricanes home ahead of Game 5
""I just want them to know that we're here behind them and that we're all for them and we want them to hear us."
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