Hurricanes choose to not touch Prince of Wales trophy after win over Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in 20 years after defeating the Montreal Canadiens. Following head coach Rod Brind'Amour's advice, the team chose not to touch the Prince of Wales trophy during the celebration. This decision reflects a common superstition among teams aiming for the Stanley Cup.
- ▪The Hurricanes won the Eastern Conference Finals against the Canadiens with a score of 4-1.
- ▪Head coach Rod Brind'Amour advised players to avoid touching the trophy, a tradition rooted in superstition.
- ▪Brind'Amour himself did not touch the trophy when he was a player in 2006, when the Hurricanes last won the Stanley Cup.
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