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Edmonton Oiler star Andrew Mangiapane and Claudia Tersigni share first photos as they welcome baby boy AJ

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Andrew Mangiapane, who signed with the Edmonton Oilers, and his wife, Claudia Tersigni, have a joyful new arrival. Their son, AJ Mangiapane, was born on August 7, 2025. Claudia shared a set of sweet Instagram photos from the hospital in Alberta. The photos show her and Andrew holding their newborn, a snapshot of Claudia lying in bed with baby AJ wrapped in white, and Andrew pushing a car seat down a hospital corridor. It’s the couple’s first baby, and Claudia called him “the best surprise.”

Andrew Mangiapane and Claudia Tersigni Celebrate Baby AJ’s Arrival
On August 7, 2025, in a hospital in Alberta, Claudia Tersigni welcomed their son, AJ Mangiapane. The baby weighed 7 pounds 0 ounces and arrived just three days after Andrew returned to Alberta. In her Instagram caption, Claudia wrote: “One week of loving you AJ … Arriving August 7 at 7 lbs 0 oz, just 72 hours after getting back to Alberta. The best surprise!”



Photos show Andrew and Claudia in the hospital with their newborn, and include a touching shot of Claudia on the bed holding AJ swaddled in white. Another clip shows Andrew pushing a car seat along the hallway, ready to bring their son home.

There’s also a photo of Andrew cradling AJ in a patterned blanket and cap, and a close-up of the baby sleeping in a plain white onesie. The final image features AJ lying beside a “Hello World” plaque that shows his name, birth date, weight, and length.

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Andrew Mangiapane begins Edmonton Oilers career weeks before becoming a father
Andrew Mangiapane signed a two-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, 2025. The contract is worth $7.2 million total, averaging $3.6 million a year.

This marks an exciting time for Andrew. Just a month after becoming an Oiler, he became a dad for the first time. Mangiapane spent his first seven NHL seasons with the Calgary Flames and then played one season with the Washington Capitals before moving to Edmonton.

Now, Andrew gets to chase his hockey dreams with a new team, and also begins a new chapter at home. He and Claudia are starting their family while he starts fresh with the Oilers. It’s a busy summer, but full of hope and joy.