LOS ANGELES -- The Stanley Pup has gained so much in popularity, 2025 has brought on expansion.

Puppies named after NHL players representing all 32 teams will be featured in the second edition of the initiative to stress the importance of animal adoption. The event will be broadcast on truTV in the United States on Friday at 7 p.m. ET and on Sportsnet in Canada on Saturday at 6 p.m. It will also air on NHL Network on Sunday at 7 p.m. and be available on the NHL’s digital platforms.

The inaugural Stanley Pup last year had 16 dogs representing each team that qualified for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, playfully competing for a pooch-sized version of the famed trophy.

“The fans were kind of bummed last year, I think. It’s like, ‘Wait, where’s Pittsburgh or whatever?’” said Aimee Brillhar

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