Corey Perry facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Corey Perry
Perry with the Anaheim Ducks in April 2016
Born	(1985-05-16) May 16, 1985 (age 40) New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight	208 lb (94 kg; 14 st 12 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shoots	Right
NHL team Former teams	Los Angeles Kings Anaheim Ducks Dallas Stars Montreal Canadiens Tampa Bay Lightning Chicago Blackhawks Edmonton Oilers
National team	Canada
NHL Draft	28th overall, 2003 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Playing career	2004–present

Corey Perry (born May 16, 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He plays as a right winger for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League (NHL). Perry played his first 14 years with the Anaheim Ducks. He helped them win the Stanley Cup in 2007. He has also played for the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Chicago Blackhawks, and Edmonton Oilers.

Perry is known for scoring many goals. He also has a tough playing style that can bother opponents. Fans sometimes call him "Scorey Perry" because of his goal-scoring.

He won the Memorial Cup with the London Knights in junior hockey. He also won a gold medal with Canada at the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Perry was picked 28th overall by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007.

In 2011, Perry won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's most valuable player. He led the NHL with 50 goals that season. He also won gold medals with Canada at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics. Perry is part of the Triple Gold Club. This means he has won the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold, and a World Championship gold.

Corey Perry's Early Life

Corey Perry was born on May 16, 1985. He grew up in New Liskeard, Ontario. He has a younger brother named Adam. Corey started skating when he was two years old. When he was 10, his family moved to Peterborough, Ontario. His favorite NHL team growing up was the Montreal Canadiens.

Corey Perry's Hockey Journey

Playing in Junior Hockey Leagues

Corey Perry played minor hockey in Peterborough. He was drafted by the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) in 2001. He quickly became a top player for the Knights. In his first season, he scored 59 points in 60 games.

In 2003, Perry was drafted by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. He continued to play well for the London Knights. In the 2003–04 season, he scored 113 points. He was the first Knight to reach 100 points since 1994.

In his final junior year (2004–05), Perry had his best season. He scored 130 points in 60 games. He then led the Knights to win the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL champions. They also won the 2005 Memorial Cup. The Knights beat Sidney Crosby's team in the final game.

Starting His NHL Career with Anaheim Ducks

Perry joined the Ducks in the 2005–06 season. He played with another rookie, Ryan Getzlaf. They were sent to the AHL for a short time. Perry scored his first NHL goal on October 10, 2005. He ended his first season with 25 points in 56 games.

In the 2006–07 season, Perry improved to 44 points. He played on a line called the "Kid Line" with Ryan Getzlaf and Dustin Penner. They went on to win the Stanley Cup in the 2007 playoffs. Perry scored 15 points in 21 playoff games. He helped the Ducks win their first Stanley Cup.

Perry during a pre-game warm up in April 2007

The next year, Perry scored 29 goals and 54 points. He was chosen for his first NHL All-Star Game. On July 1, 2008, Perry signed a new five-year contract with the Ducks. The 2008–09 season was a big year for him. He led the Ducks with 32 goals and 72 points.

In the 2009–10 season, Perry had a 19-game point streak. He finished the year with 76 points. He was second on the team in goals and assists.

Winning the Hart and Rocket Richard Trophies

The 2010–11 was Perry's best year. He led the NHL with 50 goals. This won him the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy. He also had 48 assists, totaling 98 points. This was the third-highest in the NHL. Perry was also picked for the 2011 NHL All-Star Game.

He scored his first career hat-trick on December 12. He scored in all three ways: even strength, shorthanded, and on the power play. This made him only the second Ducks player to do so. Perry scored his 50th goal of the season on April 6. He became the third Ducks player to reach 50 goals.

Perry's great play helped the Ducks make the playoffs. At the end of the season, he won the Hart Memorial Trophy. This award is for the NHL's regular season MVP. He was the first Ducks player to win the Hart Trophy.

Perry with the Ducks in February 2011.

In the 2011–12 season, Perry scored 37 goals. However, the Ducks missed the playoffs. In the shorter 2012–13 season, Perry signed an eight-year contract extension.

The 2013–14 season was another great one for Perry. He scored 43 goals and 82 points. He was second in the league for goals. He was also named to the NHL First All-Star Team. Perry continued to play for the Ducks until 2019. His goal scoring went down in his last few seasons.

In June 2019, Perry's time with the Ducks ended. The team bought out his contract. This made him a free agent.

Playing for Dallas Stars

On July 1, 2019, Perry signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Stars. On November 13, he played his 1,000th career NHL game. This is a big milestone for any player.

The Stars made it to the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. Perry played a key role in their playoff run. He scored the winning goal in overtime in Game 5 of the Finals. This helped the Stars avoid elimination. However, the Stars lost the series to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Time with Montreal Canadiens

On December 28, 2020, Perry signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. He had a good season, scoring 21 points in 49 games.

The Canadiens made a surprising run in the 2021 playoffs. They beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, and Vegas Golden Knights. Perry reached the 2021 Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row. He faced the Tampa Bay Lightning again. The Canadiens lost the series in five games.

Joining the Tampa Bay Lightning

On July 29, 2021, Perry joined the Tampa Bay Lightning. He had lost to them in the previous two Finals. He said he wanted to win and be part of their team. He was named an alternate captain early in the season. On February 23, 2022, Perry scored his 400th NHL goal. He finished the season with 19 goals and 40 points.

The Lightning made it to their third straight 2022 Stanley Cup Final. Perry became only the second player to reach the Finals three years in a row with three different teams. He also became the first player to score a goal in the Stanley Cup Finals with four different teams. However, Perry and the Lightning lost to the Colorado Avalanche. This was his third straight Finals loss with a different team.

In the 2022–23 season, Perry scored 25 points. The Lightning lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Brief Stint with Chicago Blackhawks

On June 29, 2023, Perry was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks. He signed a one-year contract with them. On November 25, the Blackhawks announced Perry would take a leave of absence for personal reasons. The team later ended his contract.

Playing for Edmonton Oilers

On January 22, 2024, Perry signed with the Edmonton Oilers. On June 2, 2024, the Oilers reached the Stanley Cup Final. This was Perry's fourth trip to the Finals in five years. The Oilers lost the series in seven games to the Florida Panthers. Perry scored a goal in Game 3 of the Finals. This extended his NHL record for scoring a goal in the Stanley Cup Finals with five different teams.

On July 1, 2024, Perry re-signed with the Oilers for another year. The Oilers returned to the Stanley Cup Final on May 29, 2025. This was Perry's fifth Final appearance in six years. The Oilers lost to the Panthers again, this time in six games. Perry finished the 2025 playoffs with 10 goals and 14 points.

Joining the Los Angeles Kings

On July 1, 2025, Corey Perry signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Kings. He joined them as a free agent from the Oilers.

Corey Perry's International Play

Perry embracing Russian President Vladimir Putin after winning the gold medal at the 2016 IIHF World Championship in Moscow, Russia
Medal record
Representing  Canada
Men's ice hockey
Olympic Games
Gold	2010 Vancouver
Gold	2014 Sochi
Ice Hockey World Championships
Gold	2016 Russia
Canada Cup / World Cup
Gold	2016 Toronto
World Junior Championships
Gold	2005 United States

Perry helped the Canadian junior team win a gold medal. This was at the 2005 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. He played on the top line with Sidney Crosby.

On December 30, 2009, Perry was chosen to play for Canada. This was for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. He scored one goal in Canada's first game. In the quarterfinals, he scored two more goals. He also scored a goal in the gold medal game against the United States. Canada won the game 3–2 in overtime, winning gold.

Perry also helped Canada win a gold medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He was captain of the Canadian team at the 2016 IIHF World Championship. They won a gold medal there too.

Corey Perry's Personal Life

Corey Perry's younger brother, Adam, also played hockey. Adam was on the London Knights team that won the 2005 Memorial Cup. Corey lives in London, Ontario, during the hockey off-season. He got married in July 2015.

Corey Perry's Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

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International Play Statistics

Corey Perry's Awards and Honours