NHL Announces Stanley Pup Will Return With 32 Adoptable Dogs

The Stanley Pup, an initiative by the National Hockey League, is set to return in 2025 featuring 32 adoptable dogs. Broadcast dates are June 6th on TruTV in the US, June 7th on Sportsnet in Canada, and June 8th on NHL Network and NHL’s digital platforms. This year’s competition will showcase an adoptable dog representing each of the 32 league teams, all local to their respective areas. Commentators Chris Rose and Mark Shunock will be joined by celebrities like Anthony Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Bublé, and NHL players including Victor Hedman, Jaccob Slavin, and Sam Bennett. Executive producer Michael Levitt expressed, “There’s nothing more gratifying than to make content that actually changes lives.” The Stanley Cup Finals will occur in June, following the 21st annual Puppy Bowl which coincided with Super Bowl LIX in February. (UPI)