Anna Kulesa

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Perry’s son, Griffin, joins Oilers forward during Stanley Cup Final Media Day

2 days ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

8-year-old answers questions, tries to avoid school at dad’s press conference June 04, 2025 Griffin Perry tried to play hooky from school on Tuesday. The 8-year-old joined his dad, Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry, during the 2025 Stanley Cup Final Media Day at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Griffin dressed for the occasion in a suit and answered questions from the media.
Short Shifts Power Rankings: May 30

1 week ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

May 30, 2025 Throw out the Xs and Os and join Short Shifts for our own weekly power rankings. What is our criteria? Whatever makes us smile, laugh, cry or any other wholesome feeling. This list is updated every Friday with our top moments of the week.
Darius Rucker sounds Hurricanes siren before Game 5 of Eastern Conference Final

1 week ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

The Grammy Award-winning singer sounded the siren before Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers in Raleigh on Wednesday. Rucker sported a Hurricanes jersey and waved a rally towel to hype up the crowd before cranking the siren before puck drop.
PWHL notebook: Frost defeat Charge to win 2nd straight Walter Cup

1 week ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

Minnesota forward Schepers scores game-winner in OT of Game 4; Ottawa goalie Philips wins postseason MVP May 28, 2025 NHL.com staff writer Anna Kulesa will be filing a biweekly notebook on all the happenings in the Professional Women’s Hockey League throughout the season. Today, a look at Minnesota Frost’s back-to-back Walter Cup championships and the 2025 Expansion Draft.
Knoblauch look-alike dresses as Oilers coach during Game 4

1 week ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

Will the real Kris Knoblauch please stand up. An Edmonton Oilers fan dressed as the team’s head coach and sat in the stands during Game 4 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars at Rogers Place on Tuesday. Matt Ziprick, a local pastor, went viral after he told a story during a sermon about a woman mistaking him for Knoblauch at the grocery store. At Game 4, Ziprick dressed in a suit and tie and held up a sign that said, “I’m the real Kris Knoblauch.”
Frost wins triple OT thriller to take 2-1 lead in PWHL Finals

1 week ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

Defending champions 1 win away from repeat title May 25, 2025 The third overtime was the charm for the Minnesota Frost on Saturday. The defending PWHL champions defeated the Ottawa Charge 2-1 in triple overtime to take a 2-1 series lead in Game 3 of the 2025 PWHL Finals at Xcel Energy Center. Frost forward Katy Knoll scored the game-winner halfway through the third overtime.
Short Shifts Power Rankings: May 23

2 weeks ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

May 23, 2025 Throw out the Xs and Os and join Short Shifts for our own weekly power rankings. What is our criteria? Whatever makes us smile, laugh, cry or any other wholesome feeling. This list is updated every Friday with our top moments of the week. THAT ONE WAS FOR DAD 💙 pic.twitter.com/gI5Zj2MeGd— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) May 18, 2025 Mark Scheifele scored a special goal for his dad on Saturday.
Barkley, Michaels joins Bissonnette, Arnett for TNT Game 2 alternate broadcast

2 weeks ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

NBA star, legendary sportscaster share laughs, discuss playoffs FLA@CAR, Gm2: Michaels joins Bissonnette, Arnett on TNT AltCast May 23, 2025 Paul Bissonnette and Will Arnett didn’t let their favorite team’s elimination stop them from enjoying the Eastern Conference Final.
Fans raise over $80k for True North Youth Foundation in honor of Scheifele’s dad

2 weeks ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

Stars, Jets supporters donate to foundations supported by forward May 21, 2025 Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars fans paid tribute to Mark Scheifele’s dad in a heartwarming way. Fans raised over $80k for the Jets’ True North Youth Foundation, a charity supported by Scheifele, after the forward’s father, Brad Scheifele, died before Game 6 of the Western Conference Second Round.
Short Shifts Power Rankings: May 16

3 weeks ago | nhl.com | Anna Kulesa

May 16, 2025 Throw out the Xs and Os and join Short Shifts for our own weekly power rankings. What is our criteria? Whatever makes us smile, laugh, cry or any other wholesome feeling. This list is updated every Friday with our top moments of the week. 📚 #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/jyn5jvHq9C— NHL (@NHL) May 13, 2025 Schoolwork doesn’t stop for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.