Wetzel: Inclusion of owner's family devalues Stanley Cup
Tom Dundon, the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, put his family's names on the Stanley Cup.
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Tom Dundon, the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, put his family's names on the Stanley Cup. This is not a usual tradition. Some people think it makes the Stanley Cup less special.
Why it matters
This story matters because it shows how some people feel about the tradition of putting names on the Stanley Cup.
- Who is Tom Dundon?
- Tom Dundon is the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes.
- What is the Stanley Cup?
- The Stanley Cup is a trophy awarded to the best hockey team in the world.
- Why is this a big deal?
- This is a big deal because some people think it's not a good idea to put family names on the Stanley Cup.
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The outlets frame the story as a criticism of Tom Dundon's decision to put his family's names on the Stanley Cup. They all agree that this is not a usual tradition and that it makes the Stanley Cup less special.
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Criticism of Tom Dundon's decision to put family names on the Stanley Cup
Sources1TypeAngleESPNcalls it a 'bad decision'