Carolina Hurricanes fans showed their unwavering support by gathering in downtown Raleigh for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. The excitement was palpable as hundreds of fans flocked to various watch parties across the area, including popular spots like Moore Square and Smoky Hollow.

Among the bustling crowd, former Hurricanes player Bates Battaglia played a significant role in hosting fans at his two bars located in Glenwood South. Both Teets and Lucky B’s became hubs of excitement, drawing fans from all over to cheer on their team. Battaglia, who has witnessed the Hurricanes’ journey since their early days in Raleigh, expressed his pride in the team’s dedicated fan base.

“I was here when the team first came to Raleigh,” Battaglia said. “To see the fans go into the stadium and see how loud they are. It’s the loudest arena in the league. We’re a hockey town.” He fondly recalled the energy of 2006, the last time the Hurricanes reached the Stanley Cup Final, and expressed his excitement at seeing the team compete again two decades later.

Battaglia’s bars will continue to host events for the upcoming games, providing fans with a lively atmosphere to support their team. The sense of community and shared passion for hockey was evident as fans gathered to celebrate this significant moment in the Hurricanes’ history.

Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.