Corey Perry
A fiercely competitive NHL winger known for his clutch scoring, abrasive style, and relentless pursuit of the Stanley Cup.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Canadian ice hockey player·Birthday: May 16·Millennials
Biography
Corey Perry's hockey career is a study in antagonistic excellence. Drafted by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, he quickly established himself not just as a goal-scorer but as a premier 'pest'—a player who could get under opponents' skin while lighting the lamp. His peak season in 2010-11 was a masterpiece, earning him the Hart Trophy as league MVP after a 50-goal campaign. He anchored the Ducks' top line for over a decade, winning a Stanley Cup with them in 2007. In a latter-day nomadic phase, Perry became a unique commodity: a veteran with a championship pedigree willing to take on a depth role, making Stanley Cup Final appearances with three different teams in three consecutive years, a testament to his enduring value and hunger.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Corey was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Corey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Corey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player for the 2010-11 season.
- Captured the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007.
- Scored 50 goals in the 2010-11 season, leading the NHL.
- Won the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy as the league's top goal scorer in 2010-11.
- Reached the Stanley Cup Final with three different teams in three consecutive years (2020-2022).
Did You Know?
He is one of only two players to reach the Stanley Cup Final with three different teams in three straight years.
Perry won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics.
His nickname is 'Scorey Perry,' a play on his last name and scoring ability.
He played his junior hockey for the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League.
“I just try to play hard and do whatever it takes to win.”
