Governor’s Cup puts fierce Tobacco Road rivalry between UNC, NC State on ice

Posted Nov 16, 2023
The Tar Heels and Wolfpack will put their rivalry on ice ahead of their annual football matchup next week. Club hockey teams from the two rivals will face off Monday at 7 p.m. for the seventh annual Governor’s Cup at PNC Arena. UNC beat NC State four out of six times last season, including winning the Governor’s Cup and ending the Icepack’s season. (North State Journal)

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