Rod Brind'Amour | Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach

In this special episode of the Iced Tea podcast, Meghan talks with the one and only Rod Brind'Amour! The Carolina Hurricanes head coach reflects on his journey from a young player in the 1990s to a Stanley Cup-winning captain and coach. He shares why he never expected coaching to become part of his life, how family sacrifice shaped his career, and the preparation and discipline that guided him from childhood through the NHL. Rod talks about the Hurricanes’ legendary 2026 run, the inspiration behind the “blue collar press,” the championship parade and what it meant to bring the Stanley Cup back home to Raleigh. Caniacs, this episode is a must-listen! Iced Tea is a production of MIX 101.5, a part of the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network. The show is presented by Lane and Associates Family Dentistry. #MeghanLaMontagne #RodBrind'Amour #Podcast #Interview #IcedTeaPodcast #BehindTheScenes #CarolinaHurricanes #StanleyCup #Canes #Caniacs #Hurricanes #LetsGoCanes #NHL #Hockey #Raleigh #northcarolina 00:00 Missing family while traveling 05:35 Staying present and focused 08:04 Athlete's emotional reunion moments 11:40 Reflecting on the playoff journey 15:44 The Raleigh celebration parade 19:01 Defining playoff moments 25:03 Stanley Cup celebrations 28:34 Adjusting to new team dynamics 29:14 Post-game workout stories 34:25 Watching different shows on the road 36:08 Keeping work enjoyable 40:41 Superstitions or routines? 42:28 Watching team celebrations online 45:20 Can Rod attend Meghan's wedding?