Last year’s Stanley Cup Champion Hurricanes were honored at the White House today, with President Bush dishing the quips:
At the start of this season, this team was ranked 28th out of 30 teams. I like to be around people that keep expectations low. (Laughter.) Instead of listening to the prognosticators, this team had a 112-point season. They had 52 wins. They win the Stanley Cup. They’re here at the White House. Congratulations to you.
Coach Peter Laviolette and Bret Hedican passed by our building in Raleigh last year in the victory parade. One of the more exciting lunch hours I’ve had in my life.
