History of Corey Perry in Timeline

Corey Perry is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Known for his longevity and playoff experience, Perry spent the first 14 years of his NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks, winning the Stanley Cup in 2007. He has also played for the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings solidifying his status as a well-traveled and accomplished veteran in the league.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 16, 1985: Birth of Corey Perry

On May 16, 1985, Corey Perry, the Canadian professional ice hockey player, was born.

Others born on this day/year

1994: Jason Allison's 100 Point Season

In 1994, Jason Allison reached 100 points in a season.

1998: Teemu Selänne's Rocket Richard Trophy

In 1998-99 Teemu Selänne won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy.

2001: OHL Cup Bantam AAA Championship Victory

In 2001, Corey Perry led his Peterborough Minor Petes to a victory in the inaugural OHL Cup Bantam AAA championship held in Peterborough, scoring 73 goals in 67 games.

2001: Drafted into OHL by London Knights

In 2001, Corey Perry was drafted fifth overall into the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) by the London Knights.

2003: 113 Points in OHL Season

During the 2003-04 season, Corey Perry scored 40 goals and 73 assists for 113 points in just 66 games for the London Knights.

2003: NHL Draft

In 2003, Corey Perry was drafted in the first round, 28th overall, by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the NHL entry draft.

2003: Selected in NHL Entry Draft

In 2003, Corey Perry was selected 28th overall in the NHL entry draft by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

2004: OHL Championship

In 2004-05, Perry scored a junior career-high 130 points in 60 games, and went on to post an additional 38 points in the postseason to capture the J. Ross Robertson Cup as OHL champions, en route to a Memorial Cup championship.

October 10, 2005: First Career Goal

On October 10, 2005, Corey Perry scored his first career goal against the Edmonton Oilers.

January 28, 2006: First Multi-Goal Game

On January 28, 2006, Corey Perry recorded his first career multi-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings.

2006: Improved Performance in Sophomore Season

In the 2006-07 season, Corey Perry improved to 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists) in all 82 games.

2007: Stanley Cup Win

In 2007, Corey Perry won the Stanley Cup with Anaheim, contributing 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 21 games during the playoffs.

2007: Stanley Cup win with Anaheim

In 2007, Corey Perry won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks.

2007: Previous Year's Playoff Success

In 2007, the Anaheim Ducks won the Stanley Cup.

January 4, 2008: Second Fastest Goal by a Duck

On January 4, 2008, Corey Perry scored a goal just 16 seconds into the game against the Chicago Blackhawks, marking the second fastest goal ever scored by a Duck.

July 1, 2008: Contract Extension

On July 1, 2008, Corey Perry signed a five-year, $26.625 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks.

November 1, 2008: Career High Assists

On November 1, 2008, Corey Perry recorded a career-high four assists in a game against the Vancouver Canucks, totaling five points in the game.

2008: 29 Goals and 25 Assists

In 2008, Corey Perry recorded 29 goals and 25 assists for the Anaheim Ducks.

January 3, 2009: Suspension for Elbowing

On January 3, 2009, Corey Perry was suspended for four games by the NHL after elbowing Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux.

December 4, 2009: Point Streak Ends

On December 4, 2009, Corey Perry's 19-game point streak ended against the Dallas Stars.

2009: 72 Points and All-Star Selection

In 2009, Corey Perry reached 72 points and was named to his first NHL All-Star Game.

2010: 27 Goals and 49 Assists

In 2010, Corey Perry scored 27 goals and had 49 assists for the Anaheim Ducks.

2010: Gold Medal at Winter Olympics

In 2010, Corey Perry won a gold medal with Canada at the Winter Olympics.

2010: Leading Team with Points

In the 2010-11 season, Corey Perry led the NHL with 50 goals, winning the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy.

March 9, 2011: Surpassing Career-High Goal Tally

On March 9, 2011, Corey Perry scored his 32nd and 33rd goals of the season against the New York Rangers, surpassing his previous career-high, single-season goal tally.

2011: Hart Memorial Trophy Win

In 2011, Corey Perry won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's regular season MVP.

2011: Early Season Struggles

In the 2011-12 season, Corey Perry struggled early in the season, along with the rest of his team, the Anaheim Ducks.

2012: All-Star Game Selection and Playoff Miss

In 2012, despite being named to the NHL All-Star Game, Corey Perry and the Anaheim Ducks missed the playoffs.

2014: Second Gold Medal at Winter Olympics

In 2014, Corey Perry secured a second gold medal with Canada at the Winter Olympics.

2016: Triple Gold Club Membership

In 2016, Corey Perry captained Canada to gold at the World Championship, becoming a member of the Triple Gold Club.

2020: Stanley Cup Finals Loss

In 2020, Corey Perry lost the Stanley Cup Finals to the Tampa Bay Lightning while playing for the Dallas Stars.

2021: Consecutive Stanley Cup Finals Loss

In 2021, Corey Perry lost consecutive Stanley Cup Finals to the Tampa Bay Lightning while playing for the Montreal Canadiens.

2022: Third Straight Stanley Cup Finals Loss

In 2022, Corey Perry lost a third straight Final series, this time with the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first player in NHL history to lose three consecutive Final series with three different teams.

2024: Fifth Stanley Cup Finals Appearance and Loss

In 2024, Corey Perry returned to the Stanley Cup Final with the Edmonton Oilers and lost, becoming the first player in NHL history to reach the Final with five different franchises.

2025: Sixth Stanley Cup Finals Appearance and Fourth Loss with Different Team

In 2025, Corey Perry reached the Stanley Cup Final for a sixth time, once again with the Oilers and lost, becoming the first player in NHL history to lose four Final series with four different teams.