Fans of hockey and NFL’s Puppy Bowl will have a new reason to celebrate the Stanley Cup.
'Stanley Pup' premiere date
What’s Happening:
- Deadline reports that the NHL will host its first ever Stanley Pup in celebration of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
- In partnership with the nonprofit Petco Love, the Stanley Pup will star adorable and adoptable rescue dogs.
- All 32 NHL teams will be represented by puppies from their respective cities, giving fans the ability to adopt furry-friends from their favorite teams.
- The hour-long special, featuring 16 pups representing the Stanley Cup qualifying teams, will be a friendly competition that is sure to melt the hearts of NHL fans.
- Celebrity appearances from Kristen Chenoweth, Mickey Guyton, and Miranda Lambert are set to take place during the special.
- Commentary from Akbar Gbajabiamila, Mark Shunock, and Alexa Landestoy will provide viewers with a play-by-play of the game.
- The Stanley Pup will air on June 7th at 8PM ET on NHL Network and ESPN+.
What They Are Saying:
- Steve Meyer, NHL Chief Content Officer: “At the NHL, we love supporting great causes and the opportunity to produce a program that finds homes for rescue dogs is so fulfilling… The show promises to be great fun and we can’t wait for our participating puppies Nathan McKibble, Joe Pawvelski, Alexander O-fetch-kin and many more hit our Stanley Pup rink.”
- Michael Levitt, Creator and Producer: “The cuteness overload is going to be off the charts! I can’t wait to show viewers how special rescue dogs are and how profoundly they enhance our lives when we welcome them into our families.”
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