Hurricanes Owner Under Fire for Leaving Player Off Stanley Cup Trophy
Summary
The Carolina Hurricanes recently won the Stanley Cup, but the team owner, Tom Dundon, included the names of his wife and five children on the trophy. One player, Joel Nystrom, was left off the Cup because he did not meet the NHL’s rules for name inclusion, which caused criticism from fans.Key Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Team owner Tom Dundon had the names of his wife and five children engraved on the Stanley Cup.
- Player Joel Nystrom was not included on the Cup because he played 38 regular-season games, fewer than the 41-game minimum required by NHL rules.
- NHL rules state players must participate in at least 41 regular-season games or one final game to have their names on the Cup.
- Fans criticized the owner for putting family names on the trophy ahead of players.
- Some fans believe Nystrom contributed more to the victory than Dundon’s children.
- The NHL has final approval over whose names appear on the Stanley Cup.
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