Darius Rucker sounds the siren at the Carolina Hurricanes ECF game 5 in Raleigh
Updated: 3:04 PM EDT May 29, 2025
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Darius Rucker sounds the siren at the Carolina Hurricanes ECF game 5 in Raleigh
Updated: 3:04 PM EDT May 29, 2025
Music artist Darius Rucker was spotted in North Carolina in front of a crowd of thousands of hockey fans. Rucker was named the siren sounder to mark the start of the Carolina Hurricanes’ Eastern Conference Final game 5 against the Florida Panthers. Fans cheered as Rucker was also wearing a Canes jersey and, of course, holding a rally towel to get the game started. The Florida Panthers beat the Canes to advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a 5-3 win. While the game ended in disappointment for Canes fans, we can’t help but now hope for a possible Hootie and the Blowfish tour! Check out Darius Rucker tour dates here. Subscribe to WXII’s free YouTube channel hereTrending StoriesKeep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
RALEIGH, N.C. —
Music artist Darius Rucker was spotted in North Carolina in front of a crowd of thousands of hockey fans.
Rucker was named the siren sounder to mark the start of the Carolina Hurricanes’ Eastern Conference Final game 5 against the Florida Panthers.
Fans cheered as Rucker was also wearing a Canes jersey and, of course, holding a rally towel to get the game started.
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The Florida Panthers beat the Canes to advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a 5-3 win.
While the game ended in disappointment for Canes fans, we can’t help but now hope for a possible Hootie and the Blowfish tour!
Check out Darius Rucker tour dates here.
Subscribe to WXII’s free YouTube channel here
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