Budds enjoys sweet treat with Stanley Cup in hometown

Hurricanes assistant equipment manager takes trophy to Connecticut donut shop

Patrick Budds SWS

© Neil's Donuts

By Christopher Detwiler
@Chris_Detwiler NHL.com Staff Writer

You do-nut want to miss this one.

Carolina Hurricanes assistant equipment manager Patrick Budds took the Stanley Cup out for a sweet treat on Tuesday, stopping by Neil’s Donuts in Wallingford, Connecticut to celebrate the team’s championship.

Budds, a Wallingford native, enjoyed fresh donuts with the Cup at the local staple, stuffing the bowl full of the treats.

The Hurricanes clinched their first Stanley Cup championship since 2006 with a six-game victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final.

Carolina starts its title defense in Raleigh on Tuesday, Sept. 29 against the Florida Panthers at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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