It always shocks me that you are not more well known. Your production quality is top notch. Keep it up!
@unholylillim8 ай бұрын
The algorithm will benefit you someday
@bryantsteury89108 ай бұрын
This should be the official nhl fan account
@benderbendingrodriguez4208 ай бұрын
Legit better than most Netflix documentary
@tylermccann8488 ай бұрын
It's because he covers the NHL. But I agree, top notch quality.
@SpaceGarfieldboi77714 күн бұрын
Frr
@sdeepj8 ай бұрын
Gritty explains Philadelphia. When Gritty made his debut, everybody in the City said WTF. People were not impressed. But once people outside the city started to make fun of Gritty, the city rallied around Gritty and embraced him. That’s brotherly love.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Yep, the old "only I can beat up my little brother" argument. 🤣
@benderbendingrodriguez4208 ай бұрын
Now Gritty is prob the current most popular Mascot. Oh how the turn tables
@BasedRanger7 ай бұрын
@@benderbendingrodriguez420 Yea, but mostly because a bunch of wannabe commies have adopted him as their mascot.
@scottNNJ8 ай бұрын
I’m kinda regretting voting for multiple episodes rather than one long feature video. This one definitely left me wanting more. Well done!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Well, look at it this way. If I did one video, I’d only be a quarter of the way done editing and you’d still have to wait a few weeks to watch it. At least this way you now have something to look forward to every week!
@edwardburek17178 ай бұрын
6:57 "You know him as Gritty..." No, I know him as "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!" But having said that, I like Gritty. I like all the NHL's furry friends, and indeed pretty much any mascot of any sports team. That's why I gave my approval for this series, and I am very much looking forward to more episodes. Onwards to Part 2!!
@jakebeneski19778 ай бұрын
You’re videos are truly incredible from the editing the sound design the research the graphics. Works of art man as nice as any of the beautiful sweaters you cover!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 💙
@SpikyDash8 ай бұрын
1:22 is something you definitely DON'T see very often - Harvey wearing an actual Flames jersey. He's usually the only NHL mascot that doesn't.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
True, that seemed to be a rare clip.
@SpikyDash8 ай бұрын
@icethetics Indeed. Another neat tidbit that you may or may not have known is that Gnash is one of the toughest mascots in the NHL. Not only does he do stunts like rappel from the rafters and ride an ATV, but one season Gnash kept doing his job - cast, wheelchair and all - after breaking his leg in an off-season training accident. THAT is true dedication to your craft and the character!
@Becksy_938 ай бұрын
Since you „spoiled“ the topic in the community tab I’ve been excitedly waiting for the vid. And what can I say? It was worth the wait! The quality is top notch as always and the topic is just so much fun! Can’t wait for the next parts. P.S. I have to defend Gritty though. I would cuddle that thing. Just look at how plushy it is!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Just don’t look him directly in the eye! 😅
@NASCARFAN1608 ай бұрын
A very great subject to have condensed archival data on in a video, thank you very much! I grew up with games at the old Pittsburgh Civic Arena and I'll never forget being very disturbed the first time I saw that clip from Sudden Death haha
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Haha, I watched that whole dang movie because research. Talk about disturbing. 😅
@deserttrailscout8 ай бұрын
Damn I didn’t want the episode to end!
@Serenessl19948 ай бұрын
When I first found this channel I thought it was nhl made...to this day I still cannot believe it's not. Some of thecvery best quality I've seen!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thank you! They don’t seem interested in hiring me, so I figured I’ll just do my own thing. 😅
@benderbendingrodriguez4208 ай бұрын
Didnt dissapoint! Such interesting history, cant wait for the 90s mascot boom next episode!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@TheRyanflanagan8 ай бұрын
Heeeeellllll yeah. I loved this. Can’t wait for part 2!
@MsJC968 ай бұрын
That was fantastic, teh style was spot on and didnt just feel like you were reading off a list of names. Brilliant
@taterbug27278 ай бұрын
Hope to see Colorado’s first mascot Howler the Yeti on one of your Mascot Mayhem videos!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
He’ll be there! Third episode.
@GameShowMike8 ай бұрын
Iceburgh was originally conceived by the late Badger Bob Johnson and his wife Martha when he was the head coach of the 1990-91 Penguins team that won the franchise’s first Stanley Cup.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
True story! And the Johnsons were inspired by Harvey the Hound from their time in Calgary. The Penguins have a video on their channel that delves into his full history. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcpygMljt622pqM.htmlsi=RjtbuYyB8B5tn1_x
@mikesmith-mt8oc8 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of my favorite videos ever!!! Can't wait for the next one!!! Great job, Chris!!!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@theblueoctopus44948 ай бұрын
My top mascots 1. Al the Octopus 2. Nyles (original version) 3. Wally the Whaler 4. SJ Sharkie 5. NJ Devil 6. Stanley C Panther & Victor E Rat 7. Howler the Yeti
@BC_FantasyCommish8 ай бұрын
That was awesome great job! I didn’t know sabretooth was the second oldest mascot! I believe Budd Bailey came up with the idea of him
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
That’s right. Budd Bailey and Paul Wieland developed the character, according to all the reports I’ve found.
@eddiegv458 ай бұрын
Awesome! cant wait for the next one! Huzzah for Gritty and Al!
@edsontransports94008 ай бұрын
Second, cool series so far! Oh and by the way, there is a football (⚽) team in Germany (FC Cologne) that has a live billy goat, named Hennes. This tradition has been on since 1950.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
🥈
@Pagey348 ай бұрын
Amazing as always! Can't wait for the other parts.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Very kind, thank you!
@SSobotkaJr8 ай бұрын
Want to say this was a treat to watch, and on a personal note I want to say "THANK YOU!" for pronouncing Al Sobotka's name correctly, as it is also my surname as well. (I've heard too many Hockey commentators and play-by-play men mispronouncing it as "So-BOAT-ka", when it is as you said it: "So-BOT-Ka") Looking forwards to Episode Two!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I try to make a point to look up name pronunciations. Annoying to hear your name pronounced wrong. Not that I’d know personally... having the most generic first and last name in history. 😅 Thanks for watching!
@GCubedProductions8 ай бұрын
Let’s get the comments going to send this thing viral. The content is amazing and yet it is still overshadowed by this award winning production
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Gregg!
@cmpalmer8 ай бұрын
Can't wait to hear what you have to say on Youppi. I don't love the Habs, but I do absolutely love that mascot.
@PhoenixBunny4568 ай бұрын
Hold up, hold the phone, Gnash is cousins to Sabertooth? 😅😂 Mascot Loreeeeeee
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
😆
@jkmaster3458 ай бұрын
When i saw the community post of this video idea i said hell yes still feeling the same way 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Happy you enjoyed it!
@Sad7Statue8 ай бұрын
Glad you decided to make it a series!
@subraxas8 ай бұрын
4:45 - Why didn't they just modify the mascot with 16 tentacles instead? Plus, this would make it even more original and marketable.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
...or more terrifying? 😳
@subraxas8 ай бұрын
@@icethetics Yeah!! Why not? It's hockey after all! 🙂
@canada876998 ай бұрын
Yuogi was the expos mascot till the relocation to Washington
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Spoilers! 😅
@KevynKing8 ай бұрын
The video we've all been waiting for! I mean, I definitely have been.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@WilliamSchmidNetwork10 күн бұрын
6:05 This is why Iceburgh is so cool! What other mascot has not only starred in a movie but took a beating from action star Jean Claude Van Damme and lived to tell the tale?
@espotpod8 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Looking forward to the other episodes!
@Just-Jack188 ай бұрын
ITS FINALLY HERE!!!
@DumbStuffLeague8 ай бұрын
Hugely fantastic video
@jok3r9068 ай бұрын
Anytime I see new Icethetics video, I watch immediately possible
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Love to hear it!
@jok3r9068 ай бұрын
@@icetheticsplease keep this series going. I love it ❤
@dmoran10938 ай бұрын
Can't wait till you talk about the neon green yellow jacket named Stinger
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
In the next episode!
@theroughrider2.018 ай бұрын
This was great! You are an incredible editor! Keep up the great work!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@ztobro8 ай бұрын
Love your content as much as I love Gritty! Great video!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@vithursan.b8 ай бұрын
Im already excited for the next video!
@kingmo87898 ай бұрын
I love this video! Can't wait for the next part
@MascotCamvig-rw7ey8 ай бұрын
Loving this, and anything mascot history related, footage can be so hard to find!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Tell me about it.
@markm928215 күн бұрын
I love Gritty...and I'm a Stars fan! 😂😂...not sure about Victor but I guess the kids like him
@MosesKenobi8 ай бұрын
I hit 'like' before I even started the video. What an incredible addition to your many already spectacular series! Thank you for delving into the world of mascots. I've always been a bit obsessed with these zany representatives. I can't wait to see if Thrash makes an appearance in Episode 2! ...And it was a pleasant surprise to see my original comment in the beginning of this one!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this one! And yes, Thrash will make an appearance in episode 3.
@MosesKenobi8 ай бұрын
@@icethetics YYESSSS!!! Dude, that's amazing! I will be (im)patiently waiting.
@moongate315 ай бұрын
If I recall correctly, the Sabres had a "mascot" back in the '70s named "Sammy Sabre". He was...well, a sabre wearing ice skates and carrying a hockey stick. I can only find examples of Sammy as a cartoon character on print media, but I swear that at one point, there was an actual in-arena live version. As you might imagine, the costume was unwieldy and odd looking (a walking Sabre?). Sammy didn't last long. And Sabretooth is a much cooler mascot anyway.
@BravePip8 ай бұрын
Yay, my comment on the last video was shown in this one! I was right, this did rule. Looking forward to the next one
@dw77048 ай бұрын
Well Harvey was the first successful mascot, and the longest lasting for costumed mascots He is related to the CFL Calgary Stampeders’ mascot Ralph the Dog But they’re supposed to be fun, and for the most part they are, as is the video Looking forward to the next part.
@gordonwhitney60528 ай бұрын
Neither his Wikipedia page, or his bio on the Stampeders' website mention this, but I distinctly remember that Ralph began life as the mascot for North Hill shopping mall, not the team. His first few appearances at McMahon stadium, he was a shopping mall mascot who was moonlighting.
@dw77048 ай бұрын
@@gordonwhitney6052 that is correct, in fact his initial appearances at Stampeders’ games were also promotional appearances for the nearby mall
@PascalMara14 ай бұрын
Thanks you for your videos!
@icethetics4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 💙
@rhersperger0198 ай бұрын
Video is awesome but you're videos are always amazing. Keep doing what your doing,I really love them!!😄🥳😁
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@Ecirtapdb8 ай бұрын
I can't wait the hear about Krater
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
😬 hmm... i might need to hear about "Krater" first... 🤷🏻♂️
@ThePadillaFilms8 ай бұрын
Great video bud!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
🙏
@BrendleBear8 ай бұрын
so excited for this series!!
@BretKenworthy8 ай бұрын
Well done, Chris!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thanks, Bret!
@Mike_Poppe8 ай бұрын
Oh boy I can’t wait for him to talk about my favorite team’s mascot…
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Oh my… the Rangers do have a section in episode 3. 😬 Can’t leave any team out.
@Billnyetheboy8 ай бұрын
I love your quality ❤️
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! 💙
@NathanielMiller948 ай бұрын
Oh hey, my comment was in the middle of screen on an Icesthetic video. That's pretty cool and enough to earn a "like" from me. 😏
@rkupiecjr8 ай бұрын
I see gritty chasing after me in my nightmares
@Matthew_G678 ай бұрын
What do you use to edit? Your editing is always so good I gotta know.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I work in Adobe... Premiere Pro for editing and After Effects for graphics. Been a professional video editor and writer for many years now. 😅
@Sean.Cox.Tattoo8 ай бұрын
Fantastic as usual. Again you found stuff here I didn't know about. Will you cover what happened to Howler the Yeti?
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. And yes, Howler is covered in episode 3.
@dylanbaker99368 ай бұрын
Love this video and I saw my comment in the beginning!!!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Haha, yep! Thanks for watching... and commenting!!
@Puckguy148 ай бұрын
Omg it’s happening. 😎👍
@glamrockfoxy6667Ай бұрын
Stanley C Panther is amazing
@seven_curses8 ай бұрын
Considering his namesake's exit from the franchise I wonder if “Al” the Octopus would ever be renamed, it's pretty unofficial in any regard so maybe they'll just never talk about it.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
I don’t know but according to the NHL’s official brand guidelines for mascots, Al the Octopus is very much official. And regardless of the way his tenure with the team ended, Sobotka will always be a big part of the history.
@seven_curses8 ай бұрын
@@icethetics interesting, I didn't know he was official! I imagine the only reason he'd change is if Al Sobotka asked them to change it, but I doubt he would. He's still beloved by fans.
@drak3478 ай бұрын
Hopefully we see Al back this (post) season!!!
@JD200_8 ай бұрын
It would be cool to get some behind the scenes of how much work goes into these videos.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
It’s a lot. 😅
@Daniel-cw8lg8 ай бұрын
When you talk about Tommy Hawk, I will be very disappointed if you don't include the video of him body slamming a dude that attacked him at the United Center.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Haha, it’s in there. 😅
@ReviewyCA8 ай бұрын
Gritty is just a millennial "influencer" take on the greatest costumed character in hockey - Montreal's former Expo / current Habs mascot, Youppi!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
what a description 😆
@michaelmaier55658 ай бұрын
The Penguins would taxidermy the dead mascot and put him on display for all the kiddies to see.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Yep... right up until people started complaining. Thought that story might be a bit too grim for this video. 😬
@SportsFan8388 ай бұрын
Where did you find those old images of Harvey Hound? The better question is. Why did Harvey look so odd and creepy in the 80's? He looked like the wolf version of the Spurs coyote.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
I'm glad you asked! I meant to put a card linking to the original video. There's a great piece by KSPS in Spokane about Glenn Street and his company Street Characters. They had lots of great footage and photos of the earliest versions of Harvey. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mr2InM2Imq_FpYk.html
@JohnnyReno718 ай бұрын
I wish my Rangers would come out with a mascot, I don’t understand why they don’t have one
@CSXincyRailfan8 ай бұрын
Time for the AHL the ECHL after NHL mascots
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Haha! Let’s see how this series goes first. 😅
@ashleyyuneivi296 ай бұрын
Pt2
@maxfunk57738 ай бұрын
🙌
@Valinski-Value8 ай бұрын
It’s Al
@TheIslandDivision8 ай бұрын
Bring Back Winger! Come on, Stevie. Complete the Yzerplan, completely. BRING BACK WINGER!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
The real missing piece.
@ashleyyuneivi296 ай бұрын
Pt3😊😊
@icethetics6 ай бұрын
In progress! Voiceover is done and editing is underway. 💙
@aaronsoucy26588 ай бұрын
Where is Pucky the Whale?????
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
In episode two!
@eimnetberhane5 ай бұрын
THE MASCOTS ARE ON TO THE PLAYERS(because there are putting there heads on the glass
@pens876688 ай бұрын
Gritty is the only thing I like about the Flyers. Him and Buoy are both meth addicts in my book lol.