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Mark Jankowski (2012) Captures Stanley Cup with Carolina Hurricanes
Stanstead College is celebrating one of its most distinguished hockey alumni after Mark Jankowski (2012) helped the Carolina Hurricanes capture the 2026 Stanley Cup championship.
"This is the best feeling in the world. I’ve been dreaming about this my whole life and it was all worth it," said Jankowski in a text message to Stanstead College.
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 16-3 post-season record.
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.
“I remember June of 2012 when Mark left campus a day after writing exams and headed to Pittsburgh for the NHL draft,” recalled Stanstead Director of Hockey Operations James Rioux. “Fourteen years later, almost to the day, to see him hoisting the Stanley Cup with his Carolina teammates, with his family there, wow, that's just so special. What a moment for Mark."
Mr. Rioux said the school always believed in him, and his former classmates and teachers have been following his career.
"His determination and effort have been rewarded with the ultimate prize in hockey," said Mr. Rioux.
Mr. Rioux said the school always believed in him, and his former classmates and teachers have been following his career.
"His determination and effort have been rewarded with the ultimate prize in hockey," said Mr. Rioux.
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.
In recent years, the Jankowski family have recognized the role Stanstead College played in the development of their sons, Mark and David (2015) by largely funding the school's hockey training centre, named in their honour.
In recent years, the Jankowski family have recognized the role Stanstead College played in the development of their sons, Mark and David (2015) by largely funding the school's hockey training centre, named in their honour.
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