Detroit Red Wings' David Perron and girlfriend Vanessa Vandal welcome their third child Sofia

David Perron is a professional ice hockey player for the Detroit Red Wings. He was selected 26th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2007 NHL Draft.

Perron has been in a romantic relationship with his stunning girlfriend Vanessa Vandal for a long time. Vandal, who is an interior designer has also appeared on Hockey Wives, where she discusses her pregnancies and her decision to return to school for interior design.

There has been much speculation about whether Vanessa and David Perron are married or not, but regardless, they have three beautiful children. Their children, Victoria, Mason, and Sofia Perron were born in 2015, 2017, and 2023 respectively.

Despite the fact that they did not walk down the aisle, the couple has been living a happy and peaceful life. Vanessa is frequently shown referring to herself as Mrs. Perron, leading many to believe they are married.

They are either married and have not revealed any details about it, or are simply living together with their children. Apart from this minor hiccup, they have not been involved in any negative rumors as of yet.

David Perron's NHL career

After being selected by the St. Louis Blues in the 2006 NHL Draft, David Perron made his NHL debut in the 2007-08 season, scoring his first goal in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. In 62 games, he finished his rookie season with 13 goals and 27 points and was also named to the NHL Young Stars Game in 2008.

His first NHL regular-season hat trick came in a 6-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks in 2009. After finishing the regular season with 42 points in 57 games, he qualified for the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

David was later traded to the Edmonton Oilers on July 10, 2013. He also represented Canada at the 2014 IIHF World Championships but was forced to withdraw due to injury.

David Perron was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2015, where he scored 19 points in 38 games. He missed a few games due to a rib injury, and the following year he joined the Anaheim Ducks, averaging 50 points per game in 86 games. In 2017, he returned to St. Louis before joining the Vegas Golden Knights.

Perron returned to the Blues for his third stint and recorded his fourth career hat trick in a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames. He helped the team win the Stanley Cup for the first time.

The player was selected for the 2020 National Hockey League All-Star Game, where he set NHL career highs with 18 points and 44 goals. He later signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings on July 13, 2022.