Mark Jankowski (2012) Captures Stanley Cup with Carolina Hurricanes

 

The Hurricanes secured the franchise's second Stanley Cup title on June 14, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. The victory marked Carolina's first championship since 2006 and capped a dominant playoff run in which the Hurricanes finished with a remarkable 16-3 post-season record.

For Jankowski, the championship represents the culmination of a hockey journey that began at Stanstead College.

Before becoming a first-round NHL Draft pick and professional hockey player, Jankowski spent two seasons at Stanstead College, where his combination of size, skill and hockey intelligence attracted attention from scouts across North America.

In his senior year, Jankowski earned the Dawes Trophy as the varsity boys MVP, and, just prior to graduation, he was selected 21st overall by the Calgary Flames, becoming the highest-drafted Canadian high school player in NHL history.

In 2015, Jankowski helped the Providence College Friars earn their first NCAA title with a 4-3 win against Boston University. 

Now in his 10th NHL season, Jankowski played an important depth role for the Hurricanes throughout their championship campaign. During the 2025-26 regular season, he appeared in 68 games, recording 11 goals and 10 assists while contributing on Carolina's penalty kill and in key defensive situations. His strong play earned him a two-year contract extension with the club during the season.

Jankowski also made his mark during the playoffs. In Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, he scored a crucial third-period goal that helped spark a Carolina comeback victory, demonstrating the resilience and team-first mentality that have defined his career.