NHL’s Upcoming Season and Celebrating the Stanley Cup

As the NHL gears up to announce its inaugural 84-game regular season schedule on Thursday, the spotlight is also on the achievements of the Carolina Hurricanes this past season. One of the highlights? The iconic Stanley Cup.

This week, Hurricanes forward William Carrier made quite the impression by using the Cup as a bowl for poutine, which many consider a quintessential Canadian dish—seriously, it rivals even the legendary band Rush, which, to be fair, came a bit later.

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For those unaware, poutine is basically a delightful combination of crispy fries topped with savory brown gravy and cheese curds. It’s a simple yet fantastic dish. Sure, variations exist, and I’ve tried quite a few, but nothing beats the classic mix.

The keeper of the Cup, Phil Pritchard, shared a video showcasing him and Carrier making poutine right in the trophy. And let me tell you, it looked mouthwatering! There was real skill on display in that video.

Also, did you notice the parchment paper lining the inside of the Cup? It’s a smart move for cleaning but also serves as a good safety precaution. Honestly, every time I see a bare trophy, I can’t help but wince a little. That trophy has seen a lot over the years, and let’s not forget all the kids who have had a splash in it.

Imagine being at someone’s home and they casually mention, “Oh yeah, I used that bowl for my kids’ bath.” Yeah, appetite lost. It doesn’t matter when it happened, you just wouldn’t want to dig in.

I’m sure I cleaned it thoroughly after any use—or at least, I hosed it down outside. So, I totally get why Carrier took precautions. Honestly, I’m craving some poutine just thinking about it!