India, July 10 -- Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has drawn criticism after having the names of six members of his family engraved on the Stanley Cup following the franchise's first championship in 20 years. Alongside his own name, Dundon included his wife, Veruschka Dundon, and their five children, with the family occupying the opening two lines of the trophy.

The decision has sparked debate because the Stanley Cup has limited engraving space, meaning several individuals who contributed to the Hurricanes' championship-winning season were left off the trophy. Critics have questioned the move, arguing that front-office personnel, coaches, players and other staff members who played a role in the title run should have been prioritised....