Logan Stankoven celebrating in the Carolina Hurricanes locker room on Sunday evening after winning the Stanley Cup/via NHL.com
Fresh off a four hour flight from Las Vegas to Raleigh, NC Logan Stankoven kept his word – returning a call to Radio NL’s Jon Keen while in an Uber headed to the next party.
“We’re all headed to (Jordan) Staal’s place, sorry if there’s some background noise,” a low-key Stankoven said to begin the conversation.
You could forgive his energy levels – the party went late into the early morning hours at Omnia Night Club inside Caesar’s Palace after defeating the Golden Knights in six games to win the Stanley Cup.
Hours earlier Stankoven along with Hurricanes teammates Jordan Martinook, and Shayne Gostisbehere took over the DJ booth, leading “let’s go Canes!” chants and letting DJ Pauly D hoist the Stanley Cup with them.
“It’s been unbelievable. What better city to win the Stanley Cup in than Vegas?’ replied the 23 year-old Kamloops native after reliving the night in is head.
Stankoven led the Hurricanes in goals in the playoffs with 11 and when he scored his team was a perfect 10-0 in the playoffs. He would finish 3rd in the Conn Smythe Trophy voting.
“He’s a veteran and scored so many clutch goals. He won a lot of key face-offs and plays on the penalty kill. He’s an easy choice. I’m happy for him.”
Stankoven and the crew in the Uber were beginning the evening at the Staal residence before hitting the town. Several videos have emerged of the Hurricanes Stanley Cup celebration online.
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Stankoven lifted the Stanley Cup just hours before – a lifelong dream.
“My first thought was it’s heavier than I thought,” laughed Stankoven.
That same Stanley Cup will be headed to Kamloops later this summer with a date TBA.
Logan Stankoven celebrates with his father, mother and sister on the ice in Vegas after Carolina won the Stanley Cup on Sunday in Las Vegas/via Stankoven Family
That’s already crossed Stankoven’s mind.
“We would have to make several stops for sure,” said Stankoven.
“I’d love to take it back to my old school St. Ann’s Academy for everyone there. I would think a nice parade or event at the Sandman Centre or Riverside Park would be awesome,” as Stankoven’s energy level seemingly picked up as he discussed what day could look like.
“So many people have helped me along the way. Coaches, former teammates. It would be nice to share it with everyone.”
As for the immediate future, Stankoven has obligations with his ‘hockey family’ first.
“We’ll enjoy this for about a week or so here (Raleigh), the parade I’m told is Saturday,” noted Stankoven.
“After that I’ll be looking to head back to Kamloops.”
“It’s starting to sink in,” he added. “It’s a great feeling!”
