Key facts
- Rod Brind’Amour has won the Stanley Cup as head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes.
- The Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the championship.
- Brind’Amour previously captained the Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup victory in 2006.
- He is one of four individuals in NHL history to captain and coach the same franchise to a Stanley Cup.
- Brind’Amour has been involved in 102 of the franchise's 104 playoff victories as a player or coach.
Rod Brind’Amour has achieved a historic milestone by leading the Carolina Hurricanes to their second Stanley Cup championship as head coach, adding to his legacy with the franchise. The Hurricanes secured the title by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Brind’Amour, who previously captained the Hurricanes to their first championship in 2006, joins an elite group of individuals who have both captained and coached the same organization to a Stanley Cup. He is one of only four people in NHL history to accomplish this feat, alongside Toe Blake, Hap Day, and Cooney Weiland. Brind’Amour's journey with the Hurricanes began in 2000 as a player, and he has since held various roles, including assistant coach, before taking the helm as head coach in 2018. Under his coaching, the team has become a perennial contender, making the playoffs in all eight of his seasons and reaching multiple Eastern Conference Finals before their championship run. Brind’Amour's coaching philosophy emphasizes an aggressive forecheck and sustained offensive pressure, a style that reflects his own tenacious playing career. Players like Jordan Staal and K’Andre Miller have highlighted Brind’Amour's leadership and dedication, noting his continued commitment to fitness and setting an example. The team's success has also been mirrored by a resurgence in fan interest, with average attendance significantly increasing during his tenure. Brandon Bussi was the goaltender who backstopped the Hurricanes to this championship, stepping in after Frederik Andersen was injured.