N.C. governor honors Brind’Amour after Canes’ win
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RALEIGH, N.C. —
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Brind’Amour is in his seventh season as Carolina’s coach. He also played for 10 years in Carolina, serving as captain of the franchise’s only Stanley Cup championship team in 2006.
“It’s not about me,” Brind’Amour said. “We’ve got such a good group. I was a part of a group of great people all along.”
Cooper has previously presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine to retired Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. Cooper said he’ll present the honor to former North Carolina men’s basketball coach Roy Williams next week.
Cooper, a Democrat, is finishing his second four-year term as governor. He was prevented from seeking reelection because of term limits.
Cooper had a suggestion for Brind’Amour, saying “Coach, it’s time to get that Stanley Cup this time.”
Carolina’s one Stanley Cup title was won with Peter Laviolette behind the bench.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
