Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the team's first Stanley Cup win in 20 years.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1410 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1410

Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup
      Championship, the team's first Stanley Cup win in 20 years.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 30, 2026

   Ms. Ross (for herself, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. McDowell, Ms. Adams, Mr.
 Harrigan, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Moore of North
   Carolina, Mr. Rouzer, Ms. Foxx, and Mr. Harris of North Carolina)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
                   on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup
      Championship, the team's first Stanley Cup win in 20 years.

Whereas, on June 14, 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes (referred to in this preamble
        as the ``Hurricanes'') defeated the Las Vegas Golden Knights 3 to 0 in
        game 6 of the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Final;
Whereas, on their journey to win the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, the Hurricanes had
        the second-fewest losses by a Stanley Cup winner since 1987--

    (1) by sweeping the Ottawa Senators in 4 games in the first round;

    (2) by sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers in 4 games in the second round;

    (3) by beating the Montreal Canadiens in 5 games to become the Eastern
Conference Champions and advance to the Stanley Cup Final series; and

    (4) by defeating the Las Vegas Golden Knights in 6 hard-fought games to
ultimately win the Stanley Cup Championship;

Whereas the Hurricanes have brought together fans from across North Carolina,
        overcoming significant college sports rivalries in unified support to
        rally around one team;
Whereas the Hurricanes have shown up for the Raleigh, North Carolina, community
        through significant fundraising efforts with the Carolina Hurricanes
        Foundation and support for youth hockey programs;
Whereas it has been estimated that the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final home games
        generated $13,400,000 in total economic impact to Wake County, North
        Carolina, with 3 sold-out games and 3 Lenovo Center watch parties, and
        even more in revenue for local hotels, restaurants, bars, and retail
        stores;
Whereas the Hurricanes have demonstrated a commitment to the Nation's veterans
        and wounded warriors through their support of sled-hockey rehabilitation
        programs, including The North Carolina Warriors Ice Hockey Program, and
        other unique on-ice opportunities;
Whereas the Hurricanes and the entire Hurricanes community united to support
        Western North Carolina in its time of need following the devastation of
        Hurricane Helene in 2024;
Whereas the Hurricanes, through their relentless offense, aggressive defense,
        and unparalleled goaltending, dominated the regular season and won 53
        games and scored 291 goals against their opponents;
Whereas the Lenovo Center is widely regarded as ``The Loudest House in the
        National Hockey League'' thanks to Caniacs' dedicated, vocal passion;
Whereas the Hurricanes' victory parade through downtown Raleigh, North Carolina,
        was, in itself, a record-breaking celebration for the city with nearly
        200,000 Caniacs gathered;
Whereas Captain Jordan Staal truly ``embodies what it means to be a Hurricane''
        and became the oldest player to earn the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most
        valuable player in the playoffs, setting the tone from the first moments
        of the first playoff game;
Whereas the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory was the result of--

    (1) dauntless goaltending from Frederik Andersen and Brandon Bussi;

    (2) gutsy overtime-winning goals from Nikolaj Ehlers, Jackson Blake,
Seth Jarvis, Taylor Hall, and Jordan Martinook;

    (3) the suffocating defensive performances of Jaccob Slavin, K'Andre
Miller, Jalen Chatfield, and Alexander Nikishin;

    (4) valiant contributions from Logan Stankoven, Sebastian Aho, Andrei
Svechnikov, Mark Jankowski, Shayne Gostisbehere, Eric Robinson, William
Carrier, Sean Walker, Mike Reilly, Nicolas Deslauriers, Jesperi Kotkaniemi,
and Pyotr Kochetkov; and

    (5) the unflinching grit and outstanding leadership of Captain Jordan
Staal;

Whereas Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour has secured his place amongst North
        Carolina's long legacy of legendary coaches and became the first person
        in 70 years to win the Stanley Cup as a player and coach for the same
        team;
Whereas General Manager Eric Tulsky carefully crafted a winning team with savvy
        analytics and bold decision-making;
Whereas owner Tom Dundon rejuvenated the Hurricanes' franchise and invested
        significantly in hockey in North Carolina;
Whereas this Stanley Cup victory would not have been possible without the daily
        hard work and dedication of the Hurricanes' and the Lenovo Center's
        staff; and
Whereas the innumerable contributions from every player, coach, and the entire
        Hurricanes family have brought immeasurable joy to their community and
        Lord Stanley's Cup back to where it belongs, Raleigh, North Carolina:
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the Carolina Hurricanes for their historic
        playoffs run, countless contributions to sports, and their many
        successes as a franchise;
            (2) congratulates the Carolina Hurricanes on an amazing
        season and for winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship;
            (3) recognizes the players, coaches, staff, leadership, and
        fans of the Carolina Hurricanes organization;
            (4) joins with all people in the United States and hockey
        fans all over the world in celebrating the return of the
        Stanley Cup to Raleigh, North Carolina;
            (5) respectfully directs the Clerk of the House of
        Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution
        to--
                    (A) the owner and governor of the Carolina
                Hurricanes, Tom Dundon;
                    (B) the general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes,
                Eric Tulsky; and
                    (C) the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, Rod
                Brind'Amour; and
            (6) recognizes Raleigh, North Carolina, as a hockey town
        and the State of North Carolina as a hockey State.
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