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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 803 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 803
Congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 14, 2026
Mr. Budd (for himself and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the 2025-2026 Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup.
Whereas the Carolina Hurricanes dominated their rivals throughout the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, finishing the playoffs with a postseason record of 16-3; Whereas, on June 14, 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in the Golden Knights's home arena in game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, winning the series 4-2; Whereas, with this victory, the Carolina Hurricanes won their second ever Stanley Cup, coming 20 years after their first Stanley Cup; Whereas the team was led by legendary Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour, who, 20 years ago, was captain of the team during their first Stanley Cup run; Whereas Captain Jordan Staal scored 6 goals in the Stanley Cup Finals, including at least 1 goal in each of the first 5 games of the series, and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs; Whereas this winning season was also made possible by General Manager Eric Tulsky and every member of the Carolina Hurricanes organization; Whereas there have been reports of "Storm Surge" across the Carolinas since game 6 as the "Caniacs" celebrate their hard-earned victory; and Whereas the Carolina Hurricanes are active in their community through programs supporting children and families, military servicemembers, and public safety personnel across North Carolina: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the 2026 Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.