The Stanley Pup is back!
The second annual competition between rescue dogs representing all 32 NHL teams will premiere in the U.S. on June 6 at 7 p.m. ET on TruTV, with NHL Network re-airing on June 8 at 7 p.m. ET.
During the 90-minute competition, the dogs will showcase their canine skills on the ice to determine a champion. Afterward, many of the pups will be available for adoption from a shelter or rescue group in their respective city.
Expect to see some dogs with great pun names. Last year’s Stanley Pup featured dogs such as Sergei Bobruffsky, Connor McDoodle, and Alex Ofetchkin.
“We were thrilled with the success of the first-ever Stanley Pup in 2024, and because of the amazing response from audiences watching at home, the NHL is excited to bring it back this season with even more rescue dogs,” said Steve Mayer, president of NHL Content & Events. “We love being able to support great causes, and knowing that even more participating dogs will find permanent homes this year is very fulfilling for the League. We can’t wait to see what fun this year’s friendly competition brings as the ‘players’ hit the Stanley Pup rink.”
The show will feature special appearances by celebrities such as Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Cheri Oteri, George Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Joel McHale, Michael Bublé, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul, and Will Reeve. Mark Shunock and Chris Rose will announce the competition, with Michelle Gingras reporting rinkside.
The broadcast will also feature NHL players, including Victor Hedman (Tampa Bay Lightning), Jaccob Slavin (Carolina Hurricanes), Sam Bennett (Florida Panthers), Alexander Kerfoot (Utah Mammoth), and Brandon Duhaime and Ryan Leonard (Washington Capitals), who will introduce the dogs representing their franchises.
Additional highlights from the Stanley Pup will be available at NHL.com/StanleyPup, and fans can learn more about dogs available for adoption in their area by visiting PetcoLove.org/StanleyPup.