The Shoresy Classic tour diary

Jared Keeso, star and creator of the hit show Shoresy, hit the ice with his castmates as the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs during an unforgettable eight-game tour against NHL alumni teams. Fans packed arenas from Detroit to Vancouver, chanting “Shore-sy!” as the fictional senior AAA squad battled real hockey legends in staged fights, shirtless laps, and high-scoring thrillers.[1] The Shoresy Classic sold 69,900 tickets and raised over $100,000 for NHL alumni charities across December 2025 and January 2026.

Keeso shared a detailed tour diary, capturing the beers, banter, and barnburners. Season 5 of Shoresy premieres Saturday on Hulu in the U.S., giving fans even more reason to celebrate the show’s real-life hockey impact.[1]

Tour overview and the Bulldogs roster

The Shoresy Classic started with the Boston Bruins alumni in early December 2025 but expanded into a full eight-game series. The Bulldogs faced off in packed NHL arenas, blending show antics with legitimate hockey chops from cast members who include former pros. Proceeds supported local charities in each city, turning entertainment into goodwill.

Here’s the full schedule and results:

• Detroit Red Wings alumni 10, Bulldogs 6 (Nov. 24, Little Caesars Arena)
• Toronto Maple Leafs alumni 5, Bulldogs 3 (Nov. 28, Scotiabank Arena)
• Boston Bruins alumni 14, Bulldogs 14 (Dec. 7, TD Garden)
• New York Islanders alumni 14, Bulldogs 4 (Dec. 10, UBS Arena)
• Los Angeles Kings alumni 10, Bulldogs 9 (Dec. 14, Crypto.com Arena)
• Calgary Flames alumni 11, Bulldogs 7 (Jan. 22, Scotiabank Saddledome)
• Edmonton Oilers alumni 11, Bulldogs 9 (Jan. 23, Rogers Place)
• Vancouver Canucks alumni 10, Bulldogs 9 (Jan. 26, Rogers Arena)[2]

The Bulldogs roster featured a mix of actors and ex-pros, referred to by character nicknames in Keeso’s diary:

• TR: Terry Ryan (“Hitch”)
• Dolo: Jonathan Diaby
• Goody: Andrew Antsanen
• Fish: Jacob Smith
• McD: Ryan McDonell (“Michaels”)
• Nasty: Jon Mirasty (“Jim 1”)
• B: Brandon Nolan (“Jim 2”)
• Jord: Jordan Nolan (“Jim 3”)
• Frankie: Max Bouffard
• Longer: Keegan Long (“Liam”)
• Berky: Bourke Cazabon (“Corey”)
• Wahzy: Frederick Roy (“Delaney”)
• Fergy: Cam Fergus (“MacPherson”)
• Bones: Brad Bonello (“Sly Sylvestri”)
• Clarky: Neil Clark (“Schnurr”)
• Penner: Alex Penner (“Palmer”)

These morning skates in empty NHL rinks were highlights for Keeso, who cherished “casually carving around” where pros play.[1]

Postgame beers with alumni became a ritual, fostering camaraderie. NHL stars like Patrick Kane and Max Pacioretty dropped by practices, while legends such as Dino Ciccarelli and Zdeno Chara starred on the ice.

The tour’s vibe mixed rowdy fun with respect for hockey history. Fans traveled far— one from Sydney, Australia, gifted Keeso a spare tooth.[1]

Eastern swing: Detroit to New York

The tour kicked off in Detroit on November 24. The Bulldogs dined at Wright & Co. before a late-night bar cutoff left them stewing. At Little Caesars Arena, Patrick Kane toured the dressing room, and Darren McCarty joined Nasty for a dyed-red-beard fight that stole the show.

Mickey Redmond scored to cheers, while Ciccarelli taught Keeso not to backcheck him—advice he followed religiously. Ted Nolan coached from the bench, shaking hands with alumni. Postgame at Harry’s, no cutoffs occurred, earning Detroit “favorite American city” status from Keeso.

Toronto on November 28 felt personal for Ontario-raised Leafs fans. Kris King showed the NHL situation room, and Doug Gilmour visited pregame. Nasty fought Mark Fraser for the biggest pop, while Bones’ kids watched him score shirtless in the stands.

Fergy assisted amid family cheers, including his newborn. Beers at The Bottom Line near the Hockey Hall of Fame capped a grateful night. “Tip our beers… like the final scene of American Pie 2,” Keeso wrote.[1]

Boston’s December 7 tie at TD Garden drew over 10,000—the tour’s attendance peak so far.[3] Andrew Ference and Colton Orr visited, while Zdeno Chara stared down Fish after a hook. McD warmed up in skate guards, and Keeso praised the 2011 Bruins Cup team and Don Cherry.

TR escaped an elevator trap before a marathon bar night. “These morning skates are my favourite part,” Keeso reflected on NHL rinks.

New York’s December 10 drubbing came after Wahzy’s dad, Patrick Roy, hosted at UBS Arena. Cal Clutterbuck lit the lamp repeatedly, inspired by Keeso’s thanks. Alumni flooded the Bulldogs’ room postgame—double digits for beers, a tour first.

TR’s crowd speech stayed miraculously short. Despite the score, Patrick Roy visited afterward.

Western battles: LA to Vancouver

Los Angeles on December 14 buzzed with 8,500 fans. Mustangs cruised beaches, Tasya Teles coached behind the bench. Shirtless laps fulfilled a 10-goal promise to the Kings.

JoDolo played postgame to screams. Flights missed amid bangs. Read Keeso’s full diary on ESPN for more antics.[1]

Calgary’s January 22 game followed Christmas break. Cowboys Casino heated up—Berky’s jacket stolen, Wahzy blackjack-hot. Lanny McDonald brought beers to calm early deficits.

Keeso honored Johnny Gaudreau with a jersey (women’s cut mishap). He scored in his favorite barn. Brian McGrattan and Mike Commodore extended the night.

Edmonton’s back-to-back on January 23 drew 12,600. Chris Pronger inspired an early lead. Nasty-Laraque fight went viral, Fish owned shootout.

Wayne Gretzky called postgame. Three straight nights raged from Bar Trove to Beercade.

Vancouver capped January 26 with 9,000. Nat, Ziig, Miig joined the bench. Sedin brothers earned reverence; Jims and Keeso’s line dominated scoring.

Clarky skated kids postgame. “You have never met a group of dudes who are this happy after giving up 30 goals.”

Lasting impact and what’s next

The Bulldogs thanked alumni for feeling “on the same team” and fans for charity support. Shoresy-isms infiltrate hockey talk, with NHL stars as devotees. For more on the series, check the Shoresy Classic wiki page.[2]

This tour proved Shoresy’s reach beyond screens, living the hockey dream. With Season 5 streaming soon, expect more suds, chirps, and maybe another Classic. The boys went til they couldn’t go no more—and neither could fans.