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Dog lineup released for 2025 Stanley Pup: Meet Sidney Pawsby and more
Dog lineup released for 2025 Stanley Pup: Meet Sidney Pawsby and more
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Bring out those hockey sticks and gear up. It's time for the NHL's "Stanley Pup."
The friendly competition, featuring 32 adoptable rescue dogs "showing their canine skills on ice," is scheduled to air on June 6 to celebrate the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
Mark Shunock and Chris Rose will offer the play-by-play commentary during the event, which will feature special appearances by celebrity dog lovers including Tim Allen, Cedric the Entertainer, Cheri Oteri, George Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Bublé, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul and Will Reeve.
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When is the 2025 Stanley Pup?
Stanely Pup will premiere on TruTV in the U.S. at 5:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. PT) on June 6.
The 90-minute event will also be available to watch on the NHL Network at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) on June 8.
Meet the 2025 Stanley Pup participants
"All 32 NHL teams will be represented by a four-legged friend, many of which will be available for adoption from a shelter or rescue group in their respective city," NHL said in a press release.
NHL players including Anaheim Ducks' Troy Terry, Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin, Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett, Utah Mammoth's Alexander Kerfoot and former NHL player David Backes will introduce participating dogs in support of local pet adoption in their cities.
Sidney Pawsby, Dustin Woof, Filip Fursburg and Taylor Howl among other dog players will get the chance to "showcase their adorable canine skills on ice" during the event, NHL said.
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