Slapshot (Washington Capitals)

The bald eagle is an American symbol of strength and freedom, and Slapshot, the mascot of the Washington Capitals, stands out in the red jersey.

Harvey the Hound (Calgary Flames)

Who would have thought that a dog would make a good mascot? Harvey happens to be the first NHL mascot, introduced in 1983. His tongue hangs outside his mouth. In 2003, Edmonton Oilers coach Craig MacTavish ripped the tongue off of the mascot. At the All-Star game that season, many mascots showed support for Harvey with their tongues hanging down.

Iceburgh (Pittsburgh Penguins)

Iceburgh—known as “Icey”—made his debut during the 1991-1992 NHL season. The mascot’s name is a play on the words “iceberg” and “Pittsburgh.” The mascot has even appeared in a movie titled Sudden Death, starring Jean Claude Van Damme.

N.J. Devil (New Jersey Devils)

This kid-friendly version of the devil is inspired by the New Jersey Devil—a mythological beast child. Although he’s a bit creepy, he always has a huge smile on his face.

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Baseball

Four baseball teams which represent four of the five boroughs call New York their home. The two major league teams, the New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and the New York Mets play at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. The minor league teams, the Brooklyn Cyclones play at Key Span Park and the Staten Island Yankees play at Richmond County Bank Ballpark.

Football

New York City doesn’t have its own football stadium, but there are two New York NFL teams—the New York Jets and the New York Giants. Both teams play in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, which is just a few miles from midtown Manhattan and can be visited via public transportation.

Hockey

Head to Madison Square Garden in Manhattan to see the New York Rangers face their opponents. The New York Islanders play at Nassau Coliseum, but it’s difficult to get there by public transportation.

Basketball

New York is also home to three professional basketball teams—the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets, and the WNBA team, the New York Liberty. You can also catch the Harlem Globetrotters if they’re in town. The New York Knicks and Harlem Globetrotters play at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, the Brooklyn Nets play at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and the New York Liberty play at Westchester County Center in White Plains.

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Slapshot (Washington Capitals)

The bald eagle is an American symbol of strength and freedom, and Slapshot, the mascot of the Washington Capitals, stands out in the red jersey.

Harvey the Hound (Calgary Flames)

Who would have thought that a dog would make a good mascot? Harvey happens to be the first NHL mascot, introduced in 1983. His tongue hangs outside his mouth. In 2003, Edmonton Oilers coach Craig MacTavish ripped the tongue off of the mascot. At the All-Star game that season, many mascots showed support for Harvey with their tongues hanging down.

Iceburgh (Pittsburgh Penguins)

Iceburgh—known as “Icey”—made his debut during the 1991-1992 NHL season. The mascot’s name is a play on the words “iceberg” and “Pittsburgh.” The mascot has even appeared in a movie titled Sudden Death, starring Jean Claude Van Damme.

N.J. Devil (New Jersey Devils)

This kid-friendly version of the devil is inspired by the New Jersey Devil—a mythological beast child. Although he’s a bit creepy, he always has a huge smile on his face.

The post You’ll Want to Get a Picture With These NHL Mascots appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

Baseball

Four baseball teams which represent four of the five boroughs call New York their home. The two major league teams, the New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and the New York Mets play at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. The minor league teams, the Brooklyn Cyclones play at Key Span Park and the Staten Island Yankees play at Richmond County Bank Ballpark.

Football

New York City doesn’t have its own football stadium, but there are two New York NFL teams—the New York Jets and the New York Giants. Both teams play in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium, which is just a few miles from midtown Manhattan and can be visited via public transportation.

Hockey

Head to Madison Square Garden in Manhattan to see the New York Rangers face their opponents. The New York Islanders play at Nassau Coliseum, but it’s difficult to get there by public transportation.

Basketball

New York is also home to three professional basketball teams—the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets, and the WNBA team, the New York Liberty. You can also catch the Harlem Globetrotters if they’re in town. The New York Knicks and Harlem Globetrotters play at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, the Brooklyn Nets play at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and the New York Liberty play at Westchester County Center in White Plains.

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