{"id":32564,"date":"2025-06-10T16:40:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T15:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/?p=32564"},"modified":"2025-07-05T23:54:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T22:54:27","slug":"perrys-son-griffin-joins-oilers-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/perrys-son-griffin-joins-oilers-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"Perry\u2019s son, Griffin, joins Oilers forward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Griffin Perry, the 8-year-old son of Edmonton Oilers forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/corey-perry-8470621\">Corey Perry<\/a>, made quite the impression during Tuesday\u2019s Stanley Cup Final Media Day at Rogers Place, even if it meant playing a little hooky from school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dressed sharply in a suit, Griffin joined his dad on the podium and charmed reporters while fielding questions like a seasoned pro. He confessed that his classmates had no idea where he was, likely thinking he was home sick.<br>\n<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Griffin admitted it can be tough for his dad to coach him in hockey, he revealed that Oilers star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/leon-draisaitl-8477934\">Leon Draisaitl<\/a> has stepped in to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the highlight of the appearance came when it was time to wrap up the press conference. Corey told his son he had to return to school, prompting some hilarious resistance. Griffin tried to buy time, asking to go see the trophies in the room, then making a final plea:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSo, I have to go to school? I\u2019ll only have three hours at school.\u201d<br>\u201cI know, that\u2019s perfect,\u201d Corey replied.<br>\u201cNo, it\u2019s not. I won\u2019t learn anything,\u201d Griffin shot back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classic media day moment and a solid \u201cA\u201d for effort from young Griffin.<br>\n<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Griffin Perry, the 8-year-old son of Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry, made quite the impression during Tuesday\u2019s Stanley Cup Final Media Day at Rogers Place, even if it meant playing a little hooky from school. Dressed sharply in a suit, Griffin joined his dad on the podium and charmed reporters while fielding questions like a seasoned pro. He confessed that his classmates had no idea where he was, likely thinking he was home sick. While Griffin admitted it can be tough for his dad to coach him in hockey, he revealed that Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has stepped in to help. But the highlight of the appearance came when it was time to wrap up the press conference. Corey told his son he had to return to school, prompting some hilarious resistance. Griffin tried to buy time, asking to go see the trophies in the room, then making a final plea: \u201cSo, I have to go to school? I\u2019ll only have three hours at school.\u201d\u201cI know, that\u2019s perfect,\u201d Corey replied.\u201cNo, it\u2019s not. I won\u2019t learn anything,\u201d Griffin shot back. 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