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The Carolina Hurricanes return to Raleigh and North Carolina as Stanley Cup Final champions, securing the Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years.
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It’s only the second win for the hockey franchise, something some long-time fans have dreamt about the last Canes win in 2006.
But when will Carolina Hurricane fans be able to see the Stanley Cup?
Details about post-championship celebrations and traditions are below. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
The best chance to see the cup will likely be during the championship celebration and parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, in downtown Raleigh, The News & Observer previously reported.
Throughout the summer, every Carolina Hurricanes players and staff member will get 24 hours with the cup, a tradition that began in 1995, according to the NHL. While many people bring the cup to their hometowns, there is a chance players or staff members may have the cup around town.
The Carolina Hurricanes have not responded to questions about other events or chances to see the cup as of 1 p.m. Monday.
Many current or aspiring NHL players refuse to touch the cup believing they’ll be cursed to never win a championship if they touch the cup before winning, according to the NHL. While some fans follow the same tradition, fans have been allowed to touch the Stanley Cup.
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The Stanley Cup has a bodyguard, known as The Keeper of the Cup, and is often seen holding the cup with white gloves.
However, it is tradition that only those who have won the Stanley Cup can hoist it over their head, according to the NHL.
Captain Jordan Staal first hoisted the Stanley Cup during the post-game celebration on the ice, passing it goalie Frederik Andersen. The 13-year NHL veteran started in the first 16 games before Brandon Bussi was brought in during Game 3 between the Knights and Canes, The News & Observer previously reported.
Long-time captain Jordan Staal was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the NHL playoff MVP, the oldest player to win that trophy.
The Stanley Cup, made of silver and nickel alloy, weighs 34.5 pounds and nearly 3 feet tall at 35.25 inches, according to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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