The 2021-22 NHL season is going well, and the chance to win the Stanley Cup leaves hockey players begging to see their rivals go up. While the action heats up in this cannibal tournament, it’s time for another kind of ranking: a countdown of the NHL team’s best dogs.
For those who might be scratching their heads (or ears): Several teams around the NHL have team dogs, many of whom are training under various organizations to become service dogs. These fledgling pups are seen around the team facilities, cuddling with the players, posing for photos with fans (hopefully not the foolish ones) and making cute pets. on social networks.
Disclaimer: All of these dogs are good and none are bad. The rankings are based on a complex and highly scientific system of factors, from cuteness to names to different puppy breeds and more.
On the leaderboard!
OK, this is not really dogs, but they have a virtual belly scratch here. Interesting facts: Harvey was the NHL’s first mascot, and was introduced by the team in 1983. Harvey is a cute name, and alludes to “hound” works, but it’s not a hockey-focused moniker. most demanded.
As for Bernie, he’s a mascot based on St. Bernard is cute with a surprisingly detailed storyline. What would put Bernie higher in the rankings is if he had a real dog opponent. We don’t think we’re planting the wrong tree with this proposal, Avs management.
KNIGHTS WIN!
Final: @BlueJacketsNHL 2@GoldenKnights 3
~ Bark🐾#VillionsSausage #GoKnightsGo #VegasBorn #CBJvsVGK #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/HHEIKFNmWf– Bark-André Furry (@BarkAndreFurry) November 21, 2021
Bark is a therapy dog associated with the Golden Knights. He is a Jack Russell terrier full of attitude. Bark’s name is definitely top notch: a legendary netminder game of Knights Marc-André Fleury (now with the Blackhawks). Of course, in terms of cuteness and fluff in general, Bark offers a lot to talk about, and we’re sure the Knights will wag their tails to get Bark between the pipes.
Our new puppy is ready for tonight’s game! 🐾
What are you all rocking tonight? pic.twitter.com/7fJTO83N6I
– New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 14, 2021
Puppies are the most beautiful, cheerful, and purest creatures on the planet, and Isles’ pups are almost painfully cute. Seriously, try looking at a picture or his video for a while and your heart starts to hurt. But it’s a good hurt, not the same hurt as the good-natured Isles fans have felt with the team’s disappointing start to the season.
With #Oilers Community Foundation as a sponsor, Flex is being raised by one of our employees with the goal of someday graduating to become a Certified Service Dog! 🧡💙 pic.twitter.com/woXm9bL4l7
– Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) September 3, 2021
In September, the Oilers added Flex to their roster and this 5-month-old Labrador is showing a lot of promise as the Oilers captain. Connor McDavid. Flex’s name may be more icy, but her good looks and work ethic have helped her move up the charts.
that is #NationalDogDay!!! pic.twitter.com/WevsDhLxEW
– Lord Banner of Smashville (@PredsNHLPup) August 26, 2021
Smash’s name conjures up “Smashville,” and in theory, predators should be fearsome and intimidating. Neither does Smash. He is enthusiastic, has a great smile and his tongue looks like it could empty a Stanley Cup-sized bowl of water. Smash is also near befriend a dog of the championship team. That’s what we’d like to see, behaving in a sport-friendly manner like a dog!
I have been informed that match day outfit pictures are supposed to appear on the internet pic.twitter.com/rEu5JrPd3v
– Bolt ️ (@boltspup) October 13, 2021
Bolt has a surprisingly clever name, and is one of the cutest-looking pups of the bunch. He is also the most recent Cup champion, so one could say that makes him the top dog.
Barclay has been with the Blues since 2018, including their Stanley Cup winners in 2019, when, according to the Blues website, Barclay was crowned “First Stanley Pup Champion“Barclay’s name comes from Blues legend Barclay Plager, it’s a moving tribute.
Meet Rick! 🐾
We are delighted to announce our partnership with @WNYHeroes and their Pawsitive for Heroes program to make Rick part of the Sabers family this season.
Looking for more information: https://t.co/SGa1EaYGEz pic.twitter.com/XGdYNE4lK7
– Buffalo Sabers (@BuffaloSabres) November 9, 2021
Sabers fans have not been easy in recent years. And this season in particular has been particularly painful. From a surprisingly successful start to quickly failing, comes Jack Eichel commercial, Sabers fans were looking for something easy to understand to focus on. Behold Rick, the Newfoundland puppy in all his adorable, fluffy glories, named for the Sabers game’s iconic broadcaster Rick Jeanneret. Finally, Sabers fans have reason to celebrate.
waiting patiently my friend @mnwild playyy pic.twitter.com/w7EW6m4vWG
– @mnwildpup Celly (@mnwildpup) November 2, 2021
Celly has the strongest dog hockey team name, shortened to: “Celly” is a nickname to celebrate goals. And Celly is just as adorable as his name is: His ears stand straight up like a hockey stick, and his energy is unmatched. Also, at a Wild preseason game, Celly was caught stealing that opponent’s teammate Kirill Kaprizovsmooth movement.
you will look there they have one with my name on it!! pic.twitter.com/vUcmj7raQl
– Cookies (@CapsPup) November 5, 2021
Biscuit really has it all: good looks, a killer hockey name (“biscuit” is puck’s nickname) and a strong start when it comes to team antics. Biscuit has been through kisses, running on ice, iron pump, touring monuments, meet his previous captain and tweet up a storm. We think Biscuit has a bright future in this league and we can’t wait to see what he does next.
Honorable Mention: The Graduates
An NHL paw-er ranking wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the team’s dogs, who have since moved on to their service duties and more:
Captain, Washington Capitals
Moonlight, Arizona Coyotes
Finn, San Jose Sharks
forest ranger, New York Ranger
Tori, New York Islanders
Radar, New York Islanders
Flambo, Montreal Canada
Rookies, Senator from Ottawa
Fridge, Minnesota Wild
Hobey, Minnesota Wild
Honorable Mention: Non-Dog Category
NS Dallas Stars received a nod here for adopting a calf in 2019, later named Mike Moodano (as a play on franchise icon Mike Modano):
Mike Moodano.
That’s it. That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/PTshZOBlrE
– Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) July 19, 2019
While, New Jersey Devil don’t have a team dog (yet), but they have a sense of humor about it:
We finally have a team dog!
His name is Barren. pic.twitter.com/QAgk93gJqH
– New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) December 8, 2020
