Canes to Raise 2nd Cup Banner, Kickoff NHL Season vs. Panthers

The Canes are ready to hoist their second Stanley Cup championship banner on Sept. 29. On June 11, the Hurricanes defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, capping off a 12-game postseason run that left the city of Raleigh in a frenzy. Led by goalie Frederik Andersen, who stopped 67 shots over the final three games of the series, the Canes overcame a 3-2 deficit in the best-of-seven series to win the Cup for the second time in team history.

The Hurricanes’ championship run was the culmination of a remarkable season that saw the team win 56 games during the regular season, the most in franchise history. The team’s victory parade drew hundreds of thousands of fans, with the streets of downtown Raleigh packed tight with Canes jerseys, signs, and chants of ‘Let’s go Canes!’ all the way to the championship.

For Canes fans, the impending banner raise will be a moment to relive the thrill of that magical postseason run. ‘It’s a night we’ll never forget,’ said Carolina general manager Don Waddell, reflecting on the team’s championship season. ‘We’re excited to bring the Cup banner back to PNC Arena and celebrate another incredible season.’

With the Panthers set to come to town for the regular-season opener on Sept. 29, the Canes will host an evening of festivities that will include a pre-game skate and a post-game celebration on the ice.

The regular-season opener, which is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m., will also feature a number of pre-game ceremonies and promotions that are expected to draw big crowds to PNC Arena.

In the lead-up to the opener, the Canes have been selling a limited number of ‘Ride the Wave’ packages, which include tickets to the game, a pre-game skate, and a chance to take part in a post-game celebration on the ice.

With the Canes looking to make a deep playoff run in the 2023-24 season, there’s already plenty of buzz and excitement surrounding the team as they prepare to kick off their regular season. And with the second Stanley Cup banner hanging in the rafters at PNC Arena, there’s no question that this is a team and a franchise that’s ready to build on their recent success.

The Canes’ regular-season opener against the Panthers will mark the first meeting between the two teams since last season’s playoff series, which the Hurricanes won 4-0 in the first round of the playoffs.

In the weeks and months leading up to the opener, the Canes will be busy with a number of promotional activities and events, including a number of charity appearances by players and coaches.

The Canes’ roster is expected to be fully stocked and ready for the opener, with a number of key players, including Andersen, signed to new contracts in the offseason.