Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup engraving puts Tom Dundon first
The Carolina Hurricanes’ 2025-26 Stanley Cup champions engraving is now on the trophy, and it starts with owner tom dundon—followed by CEO Brian Fork, GM Eric Tulsky, and coach Rod Brind’Amour. WRAL reports 53 total names appear under “Carolina Hurricanes 2025-26,” including 24 players, plus staff and leadership.
This is one of those blink-and-you-miss-it details that instantly becomes a fan screenshot moment—because once a name is etched, it’s permanent. If you’re catching the reveal through highlight clips and photo roundups (instead of in-arena), this is exactly what to look for.
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Key Takeaways
- The engraving is official: The Hurricanes’ 2025-26 championship names were added to the Stanley Cup this week, per the NHL.
- Tom Dundon leads the list: NHL.com says the Hurricanes owner is first on the Cup’s Hurricanes section.
- 53 total names are listed: WRAL reports 53 names under the team heading, including 24 players.
- Some names are engraved twice: NHL.com notes Rod Brind’Amour, Jordan Staal, and William Carrier each have a second engraving.
- The summer tour is next: NHL.com says the Cup’s summer tour begins Saturday, July 11, with Carrier scheduled first in Montreal.
Whose names are on the Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup engraving?
According to NHL.com, the names of the 2025-26 Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes were engraved on the trophy this week, marking the franchise’s second time on the Cup. The NHL’s short item highlights that the list is led by Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, followed by CEO Brian Fork, general manager Eric Tulsky, and head coach Rod Brind’Amour.
WRAL breaks the full engraving down in a more “who made it?” format: there are 53 names under the “Carolina Hurricanes 2025-26” heading, and 24 of those are players. WRAL also notes the player section is arranged with captain Jordan Staal first, then alphabetical by last name.
Why is Tom Dundon’s family on the Cup?
WRAL reports that the first seven names listed include owner Tom Dundon, his wife Veruschka, and their five children (Caden, Dax, Drew, Blake, and Tagan). WRAL adds that Dundon’s wife and children do not have formal roles with the Hurricanes organization—making their placement a headline detail for fans scanning the lines.
WRAL also reports Dundon sold shares of the team earlier this year, and says none of the new owners it names have their names on the Cup as part of this year’s team.
Which Hurricanes are getting a second Stanley Cup engraving?
NHL.com points out that Rod Brind’Amour’s name appears on the Stanley Cup for the second time with Carolina, after he captained the franchise’s first championship in 2006. NHL.com also notes captain Jordan Staal’s name is appearing again after he previously won with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.
There’s one more repeat, per NHL.com: forward William Carrier, who won the Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023. NHL.com adds that other Hurricanes players—including goaltender Frederik Andersen and forwards Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook—are being engraved for the first time.
When does the Stanley Cup tour start, and where can fans see the engraving?
NHL.com says this is the fourth straight year the champions’ names were added before each member of the team gets a day with the trophy during the summer tour. The NHL report says the Stanley Cup summer tour begins Saturday, July 11, and that Carrier is set to celebrate his day with the Cup in Montreal.
If you’re looking for the close-up visual proof, the engraving photos and recap coverage were also highlighted in a Yahoo Sports item about checking out the Hurricanes’ Cup engraving after the 2025-26 triumph. For the official details and context, the NHL.com short item remains the authoritative source.