Hurricanes’ playoff buzz goes full steam with sold-out beer skate mugs
Carolina Hurricanes fans snapped up 4,687 beer-skate mugs (27–28 oz) during Game 1 of the second-round series vs. Philadelphia, selling out before the third period. The $19 mug (beer extra) was in high demand after a viral social post, with the team reversing plans to stock more only partially as inventories dwindled; organizers say there won’t be more for the postseason, and the item could inspire other teams to follow suit next season.