
Veteran defenseman’s sons put on jerseys from all his groups
NJD@FLA: Petry celebrated by Panthers for 1,000 profession video games
Jeff Petry celebrated his journey to 1,000 NHL video games with slightly little bit of assist from his sons.
The Florida Panthers honored the veteran defenseman’s profession milestone with a particular ceremony earlier than their sport towards the New Jersey Devils at Amerant Financial institution Area on Thursday.
Petry’s spouse, Julie, and their 4 sons, Boyd, Barrett, Bowen and Blake joined him on the ice for the ceremony. His sons every wore jerseys from the 4 different groups the defenseman has performed for —Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Crimson Wings – in age order.
Congrats once more to Jeff Petry and his household on 1,000 NHL video games! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/H8H9WazokI
Panthers basic supervisor Invoice Zito introduced Petry with the commemorative silver stick. The staff gifted all 4 Petry boys their very own miniature variations of the sticks.
Video messages from Petry’s present and former teammates congratulating the defenseman on the profession accomplishment aired on the world video board.
Nothing however respect 👏 pic.twitter.com/Eo4Aa2hwHT
“Congrats on 1,000 video games, unbelievable accomplishment,” Crimson Wings captain Dylan Larkin mentioned in a clip. “I look as much as you as a teammate, as an individual, as a father and a husband. I need to additionally say congrats to Julie and the boys. You guys imply rather a lot to me and my household and I do know you’re a enormous a part of Jeff’s success. Petey congrats, get pleasure from it, get pleasure from a pleasant glass of crimson.”
Earlier than the sport, the Panthers sported customized T-shirts in honor of the veteran defenseman as they arrived on the area.
Pulling up for Petey! pic.twitter.com/PjxpnJ7AMD
Throughout warmups, every participant wore Petry’s No. 2 on the again of their jerseys.
A full sheet of two️⃣s for tonight’s milestone. pic.twitter.com/qjcPFcdqbI
On Monday, Petry performed in his 1,000th NHL sport when the staff performed the Vancouver Canucks.
Petry is in his 16th NHL season and first with the Panthers. He was drafted by the Oilers within the second spherical (45th general) of the 2006 NHL and performed with the staff from 2010-2015. He performed for the Canadiens from 2015-22, the Penguins from 2022-23 and the Crimson Wings from 2023-25.
