Corey Perry is an ice hockey right-winger for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Perry began his minor ice hockey career with the Peterborough Minor Petes in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) before continuing with the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he was drafted fifth overall in 2001. He achieved success with the Knights, winning the OHL championship and a Memorial Cup in 2005. He won awards like Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy, Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy, Red Tilson Trophy, Wayne Gretzky 99 Award, and Stafford Smythe Memorial Trophy, among other top honors such as CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game and Memorial Cup All-Star Game appearance.
Transitioning to the NHL, Corey Perry began his journey with the Anaheim Ducks after he was drafted 28th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Perry spent 14 seasons with the Ducks, winning the Stanley Cup in 2007 and earning other top honors such as the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, Hart Memorial Trophy, adding to which he also made five NHL All-Star Game appearances with the team. Perry then had stints with the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Born in New Liskeard, Corey Perry migrated to Peterborough with his family when he was 10 years old, as per CBC Sports.
Corey Perry's Parents
Geoff and Nancy Perry are Corey Perry's parents, as per CBC Sports. Geoff and Nancy are also parents to Adam Perry, Corey's younger sibling.
Corey Perry father
Geoff Perry is Corey Perry's father. Geoff Perry was a part of the Ontario Provincial Police, according to CBC Sports.
Corey Perry mother
Nancy Perry is Corey Perry's mother.
Corey Perry's Siblings
Corey Perry has a younger brother, Adam Perry. Adam and Corey Perry played together with the London Knights in the OHL. They were a part of the London Knights' 2005 Memorial Cup-winning team, according to the Orange County Register.
Corey Perry's Wife
Corey Perry is married to Blakeny Perry, as per reports. Corey Perry and Blakeny Perry née Robertson were engaged in 2014 and tied the knot in 2015.
Corey and Blakeny attend the Lady Duck Soiree, which raises funds for Orange County's Children's Hospital. Blakeny is also involved with other charities such as the Learn to Play Programme and the Ronald McDonald House programme, as per reports.
Corey Perry's kids
Corey and Blakeny Perry have a son, Griffin Perry, born in 2017, as per the NHL's official website.
FAQs on Corey Perry
A. Yes, Corey Perry has a wife. He has been married to Blakeny Perry since July 2015.
A. Yes, Corey Perry has a son named Griffin.
