Jun 2, 2025 - Sports
"Stanley Pup" returns: Adoptable rescue dogs face off
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Thirty-two of the cutest hockey players will compete during the 2025 Stanley Cup between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.
State of play: The "Stanley Pup," a friendly competition featuring adoptable rescue dogs, is returning for the second year.
- The show will premiere at 5:30pm ET June 6 on TruTV.
How it works: During the 90-minute television special, the pups will play a canine version of hockey on synthetic ice.
- Dog-loving celebrities Jamie Lee Curtis, Nikki Glaser, Paula Abdul and Michael Bublé will appear, representing a shelter of their choice.
What they're saying: "There's no need to purchase a puppy when you can open up your heart and home to give a wonderful life to a puppy that needs one," executive producer Michael Levitt tells Axios.
- "We want to show everybody that shelter dogs are not second-string animals and deserve to be part of every family's starting lineup."
Worthy of your time: Meet the players in this year's Stanley Pup.
- Troy Terrier, mixed, Anaheim Ducks
- Jeremy Spayman, pit mix, Boston Bruins
- Rasmus Dahleash, lab/terrier, Buffalo Sabres
- Taylor Howl, lab/shepherd, Carolina Hurricanes
- Elvis Merleashskins, lab/terrier, Columbus Blue Jackets
- Dustin Woof, mixed, Calgary Flames
- Tyler Barktuzzi, hound/beagle/cattle dog, Chicago Blackhawks
- Devon Stays, hound/beagle/cattle dog, Colorado Avalanche
- Jake Oettingrrrrr, mixed, Dallas Stars
- Dylan Barkin, Catahoula, Detroit Red Wings
- Leon Outsidel, mixed, Edmonton Oilers
- Drew Doggy, mixed, Los Angeles Kings
- Mats Booparello, husky/shepherd, Minnesota Wild
- Nick Chewzuki, feist/lab, Montreal Canadiens
- Doggie Hamilton, Maltese mix, New Jersey Devils
- Filip Fursberg, husky/shepherd, Nashville Predators
- Jean-Gabriel Pawgeau, shepherd/terrier, New York Islanders
- Mika Zibonejad, shepherd/terrier, New York Rangers
- Claude Girowl, Pyrenees mix, Ottawa Senators
- Travis K9ecny, feist/lab, Philadelphia Flyers
- Sidney Pawsby, Pyrenees mix, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Jared McCanine, mixed, Seattle Kraken
- Tyler Tofurry, mixed, San Jose Sharks
- Dylan Howloway, husky/shepherd, St. Louis Blues
- Matthew Fketchuk, Maltese mix, Florida Panthers
- Brayden Pointer, beagle mix, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Morgan Ruffly, lab/terrier, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Logan Drooly, husky/shepherd, Utah Mammoth
- Jake Debruff, mixed, Vancouver Canucks
- Shea Theadorable, mixed, Vegas Golden Knights
- Lickolaj Yellers, husky/shepherd, Winnipeg Jets
- John Snarlson, pit mix, Washington Capitals
