NHL Mascots

NHL Mascots

Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot skates down the ice before the game against the Calgary Flames at the Verizon Center on March 12, 2008 in Washington, DC.

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Vancouver Canucks mascot Fin is lowered from the rafters during the game against the Edmonton Oilers at General Motors Place on October 25, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Canucks won 6-3.

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Carlton the Bear of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates the Leafs win over the Ottawa Senators during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre February 2, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Tampa Bay Lightning mascot "Thunderbug" relaxes on the roof of the St. Pete Times Forum after the Lightning's 5-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Monday night, March 29, 2004, in Tampa, Fla. "Thunderbug" has vowed to live on the roof until the Lightning sell out their first two NHL playoff games. He's been living on the roof for four days.

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The St. Louis Blues introduce their new mascot prior to the Blues Home Opener, October 10, 2007 at Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues defeated the Predators 4-1.

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San Jose mascot, S. J. Sharkie waves to the crowd after the NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at HP Pavilion on December 2, 2008 in San Jose, California. The Sharks defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2

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Mascot Iceburgh of the Pittsburgh Penguins gets the crowd going before the Penguins take on the New Jersey Devils during their NHL game at Mellon Arena November 21, 2007 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Phoenix Coyotes mascot Howler waves a flag to pump up the crowd before the home opener against the Columbus Blue Jackets on October 11, 2008 at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

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Spartacat of the Ottawa Senators pumps the crowd up in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Place on November 6, 2007 in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Sparky the Dragon the New York Islanders mascot perform during intermission on October 27, 2008 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Rangers defeated the Islanders 4-2

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