Did You See NC State’s Justin Gainey Sound the Siren for the Hurricanes in Game 1?

In case you missed it, NC State head coach Justin Gainey sounded the siren for the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

The Hurricanes went on to win that game 2-0, and followed it up with a dramatic 3-2 double-overtime victory in Game 2, taking a 2-0 series lead.

Gainey continues a recent trend of NC State head coaches being tapped for the siren, joining Will Wade, Kevin Keatts, and Dave Doeren.

Watch Gainey Sound the Siren

Watching @CoachGainey sound the siren on repeat until tonight 🔁 pic.twitter.com/KdVjcnsn7t

— NC State Men’s Basketball (@PackMensBball) April 20, 2026

THIS IS PLAYOFF HOCKEY 🗣️

Watch Senators vs. Hurricanes Game 1 on Sportsnet 📺 pic.twitter.com/rhIt96uA2o

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2026

Notable NC State Siren Sounders

The tradition runs deep, with Wolfpack figures from multiple sports and backgrounds taking their turn energizing the crowd in the Lenovo Center.

Football

Former Linebacker Bill Cowher

Former Quarterback Mike Glennon

Former Offensive Lineman Joe Thuney

Former Wide Receiver Torry Holt

Former Linebacker Drake Thomas

Former Wide Receiver Thayer Thomas

Former Linebacker Isaiah Moore

Former Quarterback Russell Wilson

Current Head Coach Dave Doeren

Former Place Kicker Christopher Dunn

Former Linebacker Payton Wilson

Men’s Basketball

Former Head Coach Kevin Keatts

Former Forward DJ Burns

Former Guard Dereck Whittenburg

Former Guard David Thompson

Former Guard and Head Coach Sidney Lowe

Former Forward TJ Warren

Women’s Basketball

Current Head Coach Wes Moore

Former Guard Saniya Rivers

Former Guard Laci Steele

Current Guard Zoe Brooks

Current Center Mallory Collier

Former Swimmers

Cullen Jones

Ryan Held

Baseball

Former Shortstop Trea Turner

Musicians

Alumni Scotty McCreery

Cheese Rollers

Abby Lampe