Future hockey player Callan Perks has what it takes to get his team ready to play. At 6-years-old, Callan auditioned to win a chance to coach a professional hockey team, with help from his mom. OHL team Peterborough Petes hold Gen games, where kids sign single-day contracts to see what it’s like to be part of the team. The Petes posted Callan’s audition tape which quickly went viral.

Cuteness alert

Take a look at this adorable submission from Coach Cal for our Next Gen game this Sunday! You have until 11:59 pm tonight to submit your videos for positions including GMs, three coaches, PA announcers, and scouts!

APPLY NOW >> https://t.co/o8RUTMBvRD pic.twitter.com/mvJTicOV8B

— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) November 25, 2021

Callan, an avid hockey fan, was chosen as the Petes coach for the Gen game and showed up in a suit and tie to deliver an amazing pep-talk to the players with phrases like, “Legends are made every day and you could be one of the greats.” The players approved with a loud round of applause, and they won the game 3-2 over the Ottawa 67’s. Callan says he was so excited to give the speech. Well done!

Coach Cal’s dreams came true

On Sunday while Coach Wilson was away at the Capital Cup, Coach Cal delivered this electrifying speech that led the boys to a 3-2 victory over the @Ottawa67sHockey during Next Gen night! pic.twitter.com/DZwFRpBIML

— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) November 30, 2021