“Coach Cal” may have had his biggest platform making an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that aired on Wednesday.
Also known as Callan Perks, the seven-year-old viral sensation discussed how he became famous with the Los Angeles host. Perks gave a pep talk to DeGeneres for having her show run for 19 seasons.
After being moved from Perks’s speech, DeGeneres gave him his own gift package of a tracksuit, clipboard and megaphone to continue his motivational speaking.
Perks wants to be an NHL player when he grows up. Following that, he wants to be a hockey coach or general manager.
Perks is a grade 2 student at Lakefield District Public School. He has played hockey as a centreman since he was three.
His favourite NHL team is the Edmonton Oilers with team captain Connor McDavid as his favourite player.