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Stanley Cup Makes Visit To Wallingford
A staff member of the 2026 NHL champion Carolina Hurricanes brought the Stanley Cup to Wallingford.
WALLINGFORD, CT — The Stanley Cup made a visit to Wallingford on Tuesday.
A staff member of the 2026 NHL champion Carolina Hurricanes brought the Stanley Cup to fire headquarters “for all to see,” according to a post on the Town of Wallingford Fire Department’s Facebook page.
The Stanley Cup was in Milford earlier this summer when Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere brought it to Dockside Brewery in July.
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See photos from the visit in Wallingford at the fire department’s Facebook page here.
The Stanley Cup also made a trip over to the Wallingford Police Department.
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"The Wallingford Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Patrick Budds, Assistant Equipment Manager for the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, for bringing the iconic Lord Stanley’s Cup to visit us today!" police wrote in a post on Facebook. "It was an incredible experience and a great time for everyone who had the opportunity to see one of the most recognizable trophies in all of sports. Thank you, Patrick, and the NHL for making this special visit possible. We truly appreciate you sharing this unforgettable experience with the men and women of the Wallingford Police Department!"
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