Wild Wing, Anaheim Ducks
Wild Wing broke ground by becoming the first NHL mascot to abseil from the rafters to the ice! He is also quite the star having shot to fame in the Mighty Ducks animated series as the leader of the hockey team. He wears the number #93 on his jersey in reference to the founding year of the Ducks.
Howler the Coyote, Arizona Coyotes
Starting his career with the Coyotes in 2005, Howler wears the number 96 as a reference to 1996 when the original Winnipeg Jets moved to Arizona before they evolved into the Coyotes. Unlike many other mascots, Howler has a lot of different outfits and often changes during games. He loves to play the drums and even plays with local bands during charity events.
Harvey the Hound, Calgary Flames
Harvey is recognisable as a husky or malamute dog, and he has the great title of being the NHL’s first-ever mascot having started with the Flames in 1983! As such a veteran, he has of course seen it all including being voted best mascot several times, having an ongoing feud with broadcaster Gary Green, and even having his tongue ripped out by former Oilers’ coach Craig MacTavish!
Tommy Hawk, Chicago Blackhawks
Starting his career in 2001, Tommy Hawk is – as is expected – a hawk! He has served as the "wing" bearer at weddings and as the grand marshal in parades! From block parties to business expos, and birthday parties to charity events, he does it all. In 2018, he got into a scuffle with a fan and video footage went viral.
Bernie the St. Bernard, Colorado Avalanche
Having only started at Colorado in 2009, Bernie is pretty new to the NHL and he is only the Avalanche’s second after Howler the Yeti retired years ago. He is of course a handsome St. Bernard dog.
Victor E. Green, Dallas Stars
Green and furry, Victor E. Green is an alien with hockey stick-shaped antennae. He’s cuddly and fluffy and a little bit sassy, and he is, of course, all about the “victory”.
Hunter, Edmonton Oilers
Hunter is a Canadian lynx and is named after William Dickenson “Wild Bill” Hunter who was a Canadian hockey player, manager, and coach, and worked across a number of sports including hockey, baseball, softball, curling, and Canadian football.
Bailey, Los Angeles Kings
Bailey the towering lion debuted in 2007. He wears the number 72 as it is the average temperature in the city, and he is named after former Director of Pro Scouting for the Kings Garnet Bailey who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Not one to shy away, Bailey has been in a social media feud with wrestler and Chicago Blackhawks fan CM Punk after Punk lost a bet where the loser had to wear the winning team’s jersey when the 2 played each other in a 2014 playoff series.
Nordy, Minnesota Wild
Nordy began his career with the Minnesota Wild at the beginning of the 2008-09 season. He is not particularly identifiable as a species – being something between a bear, a fox, and a puma – but he sure does bring the atmosphere to the Xcel Energy Center.
Gnash, Nashville Predators
Gnash is a sabre-toothed tiger and was named following the discovery of his ancestor’s bones during excavations at the First American Cave in preparation for the construction of the UBS Tower in downtown Nashville. He started with the Preds in 1998 and loves rappelling, swinging, jumping, and dancing.
Louie, St. Louis Blues
Starting his career in 2007, Louie is a polar bear with blue fur – mainly so he doesn’t get confused with the Maple Leafs’ Carlton the Bear – though fans have given him the nickname “Victory Dog” due to him looking somewhat canine!
S. J. Sharkie, San Jose Sharks
The most famous shark in San Jose, S. J. Sharkie enjoys getting the crowd going before a game. In 1999, however, he got stuck in ropes as he was abseiling from the ceiling of the SAP Center and remained entangled until after the national anthem was sung and delayed the puck-drop by 20 minutes! Luckily, he was OK and lived to swim another day.
Buoy, Seattle Kraken
Although Buoy’s name continues Seattle’s nautical theme, he is actually a furry troll. He is apparently the nephew of the Fremont Troll (who features in a Seattle sculpture). Seattle wanted to avoid a kraken mascot as it’s a mythical, indescribable creature, and they couldn’t have an octopus due to the Red Wings’ Al the Octopus. Buoy is the baby of the NHL mascots!
Fin the Whale, Vancouver Canucks
Fin is an orca and he’s got some “killer” moves and enjoys beating his drum to get the crowd going. Keep an eye on him though as he’s a bit naughty; he often blows steam from his blowhole and travels around Rogers Arena nibbling at the heads of unsuspecting fans. Fin often visits the hospice at Canuck Place to entertain terminally ill children.
Chance the Gila Monster, Vegas Golden Knights
For those who don’t know, a Gila monster is a type of venomous lizard, but Chance is only dangerous to away fans! The Golden Knights claim that Chance wriggled out from Red Rock Canyon and headed to the city to find out what all the excitement was about. He is supposedly shy but was warmly accepted into the community and now represents the inclusivity of hockey!
Mick E. Moose & Benny, Winnipeg Jets
Jets' main mascot Mick E. Moose started his career in 1994 but spent some time away from the NHL. He was recalled in 2011 from the AHL due to his sheer popularity among younger fans. Benny was used as a secondary mascot in the 80s and 90s but sometimes makes reappearances for bigger games.