Live updates: Hurricanes hold victory parade and rally of the Stanley Cup champs in NC

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Last updated: Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:57PM GMT
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina is throwing the Stanley Cup champions a victory parade. There's also an up-close opportunity for Caniacs to see members of the team and the Cup in person.

The win is the team's second Stanley Cup championship and comes 20 years after they won the first one. The Canes victory parade could be largest parade in Raleigh's history.

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Jun 19, 2026, 8:48 PM GMT

Who's in the Canes' victory parade? List of players, coaches and more

The Stanley Cup Champions have released a list of who is in the Canes' victory parade on Saturday.

Here's who will be on the buses during the parade:

  • Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour
  • Hurricanes Players - Svechnikov, Bussi, Carrier, Nikishin, Deslauriers, Jankowski, Kochetkov
  • Hurricanes Players - Blake, Gostisbehere, Walker, Robinson, Reilly
  • Hurricanes Players - Jarvis, Stankoven, Andersen, Ehlers, Miller, Kotkaniemi, Chatfield
  • Hurricanes Players - Staal, Aho, Slavin, Martinook, Hall
  • Carolina Hurricanes Alumni
  • Raleigh Police Department Motorcade
  • Raleigh Fire Department Honor Guard
  • NC State Power of the South Band + Dance
  • Community Hockey Groups
  • Carolina Hurricanes Alumni
  • Stormy and Carolina Hurricanes Entertainment
  • Carolina Hurricanes Foundation
  • Good Ol' Canadian Boys
  • Shane Willis and Hanna Yates
  • Mike Maniscalco and Tripp Tracy
  • Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Operations
  • Carolina Hurricanes Assistant General Managers
  • Carolina Hurricanes Owner Tom Dundon
  • Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Eric Tulsky
  • Carolina Hurricanes Locker Room Staff
  • Carolina Hurricanes Assistant Coaches

ABC11 will be streaming the Hurricanes victory parade starting at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. You can watch it live on Disney+, our mobile app and wherever you stream ABC11.

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Jun 19, 2026, 6:07 PM GMT

Canes' championship buses spotted in Raleigh

Chopper 11 was over the "Hurricanes Championship" buses Friday in Raleigh.

Eyewitness News will have live coverage at the parade tomorrow, starting at 11 a.m.

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Jun 19, 2026, 6:08 PM GMT

Food truck owners prepare for Hurricanes parade

As thousands are expected to gather in downtown Raleigh for the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup celebration, one food truck owner is preparing to serve fans while witnessing a historic moment.

Among those taking part is Marcus Jenkins, owner of the Spud Kings food truck, who said the opportunity is unlike anything he has experienced.

If they bring over the (Stanley) Cup, we'll load it with fries.
Marcus Jenkins, Spud Kings food truck

At least 30 food trucks will be part of the parade and rally festivities, according to Shop Local Raleigh.

ABC11 will be streaming the Hurricanes victory parade starting at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. You can watch it live on Disney+, our mobile app and wherever you stream ABC11.

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Marcus Jenkins of Spud Kings said being selected as one of about 30 food trucks stationed near Davie Street for the rally is a rare opportunity.
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Jun 19, 2026, 4:30 PM GMT

Stanley Cup win pushes couple to change wedding plans

A Raleigh couple who met and bonded over sports, especially hockey and the Carolina Hurricanes.

"I found out she was a sporty girl. And then, on came the conversations about hockey. And I was like, Oh, she knows what offsides is. She's the real deal," Henry Hegler said.

Hegler and Angela Howard's first date took place Oct. 28, at a Carolina Hurricanes game against future Stanley Cup Final opponent the Vegas Golden Knights. Although the Hurricanes lost that game, the outing cemented their connection.

Howard said their shared enthusiasm for hockey made the relationship feel natural from the start. The relationship developed quickly, moving from that first game to a proposal on May 9, less than seven months later. The couple chose June 20, 2026, as their wedding date.

That plan changed when the Hurricanes advanced to Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, with the possibility of a championship parade on the same day as their wedding.

Howard recalled the moment they realized the conflict.

"My mom texted me, was like, hey, just so you know, if we win tonight's game, the parade is going to be Saturday. And we look at each other, and we're like, We're getting married that day. Like, what are we going to do?" she said.

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ABC11 will be streaming the Hurricanes victory parade starting at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. You can watch it live on Disney+ and wherever you stream.

The couple's first date took place at a Carolina Hurricanes game, and their wedding will be pushed back to make time for the Stanley Cup victory parade.