MASCOT MAYHEM 1: A Fuzzy History of the NHL
Рет қаралды 17,237
Күн бұрынMascots are the very essence of sports brands-and the NHL sure has no shortage. In this new series from Icethetics, get to know every one of them!
One team claims their mascot was the NHL’s first-but was it really? Another club brought a living animal onto the ice! And get to know the newest members of hockey's furry fraternity.
▪️ CHAPTERS ▪️
00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Harvey (Flames)
03:26 - Al the Octopus (Red Wings)
04:54 - Iceburgh (Penguins)
06:52 - Gritty (Flyers)
08:21 - Buoy (Kraken)
09:55 - Sabretooth (Sabres)
10:41 - Gnash (Predators)
11:40 - Sneak Peek
Be sure to the subscribe to the Icethetics channel and turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming episodes of MASCOT MAYHEM.
More episodes in this series:
Episode 2 ▶️ • MASCOT MAYHEM 2: A Fuz...
Episode 3 ▶️ • MASCOT MAYHEM 3: A Fuz...
Featured teams in this episode: Buffalo Sabres (Sabretooth), Calgary Flames (Harvey the Hound), Detroit Red Wings (Winger & Al the Octopus), Nashville Predators (Gnash), Philadelphia Flyers (Gritty), Pittsburgh Penguins (Iceburgh & Penguin Pete), and Seattle Kraken (Buoy).
📢 Icethetics Memberships Now Available!
Join the Icethetics channel to get access to exclusive perks ▸ / @icethetics
If you’re already a member, THANK YOU!
@SubtleStubble 5 ай бұрын
It always shocks me that you are not more well known. Your production quality is top notch. Keep it up!
@unholylillim 5 ай бұрын
The algorithm will benefit you someday
@bryantsteury8910 5 ай бұрын
This should be the official nhl fan account
@benderbendingrodriguez420 5 ай бұрын
Legit better than most Netflix documentary
@tylermccann848 5 ай бұрын
It's because he covers the NHL. But I agree, top notch quality.
@sdeepj 5 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.
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Yep, the old "only I can beat up my little brother" argument. 🤣
@benderbendingrodriguez420 5 ай бұрын
Now Gritty is prob the current most popular Mascot. Oh how the turn tables
@BasedRanger 4 ай бұрын
@@benderbendingrodriguez420 Yea, but mostly because a bunch of wannabe commies have adopted him as their mascot.
@scottNNJ 5 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!
@icethetics 5 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!
@SpikyDash 5 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.
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
True, that seemed to be a rare clip.
@SpikyDash 5 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!
@edwardburek1717 5 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!!
@jakebeneski1977 5 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!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! 💙
@NASCARFAN160 5 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
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Haha, I watched that whole dang movie because research. Talk about disturbing. 😅
@Becksy_93 5 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!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Just don’t look him directly in the eye! 😅
@deserttrailscout 5 ай бұрын
Damn I didn’t want the episode to end!
@staceyserene2436 5 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!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! They don’t seem interested in hiring me, so I figured I’ll just do my own thing. 😅
@benderbendingrodriguez420 5 ай бұрын
Didnt dissapoint! Such interesting history, cant wait for the 90s mascot boom next episode!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@TheRyanflanagan 5 ай бұрын
Heeeeellllll yeah. I loved this. Can’t wait for part 2!
@theblueoctopus4494 5 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
@taterbug2727 5 ай бұрын
Hope to see Colorado’s first mascot Howler the Yeti on one of your Mascot Mayhem videos!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
He’ll be there! Third episode.
@MsJC96 5 ай бұрын
That was fantastic, teh style was spot on and didnt just feel like you were reading off a list of names. Brilliant
@mikesmith-mt8oc 5 ай бұрын
Absolutely one of my favorite videos ever!!! Can't wait for the next one!!! Great job, Chris!!!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@GameShowMike 5 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.
@icethetics 5 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
@SSobotkaJr 5 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!
@icethetics 5 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!
@eddiegv45 5 ай бұрын
Awesome! cant wait for the next one! Huzzah for Gritty and Al!
@edsontransports9400 5 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.
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
🥈
@PhoenixBunny456 5 ай бұрын
Hold up, hold the phone, Gnash is cousins to Sabertooth? 😅😂 Mascot Loreeeeeee
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
😆
@Sad7Statue 5 ай бұрын
Glad you decided to make it a series!
@BC_FantasyCommish 5 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
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
That’s right. Budd Bailey and Paul Wieland developed the character, according to all the reports I’ve found.
@espotpod 5 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Looking forward to the other episodes!
@GCubedProductions 5 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
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, Gregg!
@DumbStuffLeague 5 ай бұрын
Hugely fantastic video
@Pagey34 5 ай бұрын
Amazing as always! Can't wait for the other parts.
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Very kind, thank you!
@kingmo8789 5 ай бұрын
I love this video! Can't wait for the next part
@BrendleBear 5 ай бұрын
so excited for this series!!
@KevynKing 5 ай бұрын
The video we've all been waiting for! I mean, I definitely have been.
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@theroughrider2.01 5 ай бұрын
This was great! You are an incredible editor! Keep up the great work!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@vithursan.b 5 ай бұрын
Im already excited for the next video!
@MascotCamvig-rw7ey 5 ай бұрын
Loving this, and anything mascot history related, footage can be so hard to find!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Tell me about it.
@jkmaster345 5 ай бұрын
When i saw the community post of this video idea i said hell yes still feeling the same way 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Happy you enjoyed it!
@ztobro 5 ай бұрын
Love your content as much as I love Gritty! Great video!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Just-Jack18 5 ай бұрын
ITS FINALLY HERE!!!
@rhersperger019 5 ай бұрын
Video is awesome but you're videos are always amazing. Keep doing what your doing,I really love them!!😄🥳😁
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@MosesKenobi 5 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!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this one! And yes, Thrash will make an appearance in episode 3.
@MosesKenobi 5 ай бұрын
@@icethetics YYESSSS!!! Dude, that's amazing! I will be (im)patiently waiting.
@ThePadillaFilms 5 ай бұрын
Great video bud!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
🙏
@cmpalmer 5 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.
@PascalMara1 Ай бұрын
Thanks you for your videos!
@icethetics Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 💙
@Billnyetheboy 5 ай бұрын
I love your quality ❤️
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! 💙
@jok3r906 5 ай бұрын
Anytime I see new Icethetics video, I watch immediately possible
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Love to hear it!
@jok3r906 5 ай бұрын
@@icetheticsplease keep this series going. I love it ❤
@subraxas 5 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.
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
...or more terrifying? 😳
@subraxas 5 ай бұрын
@@icethetics Yeah!! Why not? It's hockey after all! 🙂
@BretKenworthy 5 ай бұрын
Well done, Chris!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Thanks, Bret!
@BravePip 5 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
@Sean.Cox.Tattoo 5 ай бұрын
Fantastic as usual. Again you found stuff here I didn't know about. Will you cover what happened to Howler the Yeti?
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. And yes, Howler is covered in episode 3.
@cyberking77 5 ай бұрын
What do you use to edit? Your editing is always so good I gotta know.
@icethetics 5 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. 😅
@canada87699 5 ай бұрын
Yuogi was the expos mascot till the relocation to Washington
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Spoilers! 😅
@dw7704 5 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.
@gordonwhitney6052 5 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.
@dw7704 5 ай бұрын
@@gordonwhitney6052 that is correct, in fact his initial appearances at Stampeders’ games were also promotional appearances for the nearby mall
@dylanbaker9936 5 ай бұрын
Love this video and I saw my comment in the beginning!!!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Haha, yep! Thanks for watching... and commenting!!
@dmoran1093 5 ай бұрын
Can't wait till you talk about the neon green yellow jacket named Stinger
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
In the next episode!
@Puckguy14 5 ай бұрын
Omg it’s happening. 😎👍
@NathanielMiller94 5 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. 😏
@moongate31 2 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.
@Ecirtapdb 5 ай бұрын
I can't wait the hear about Krater
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
😬 hmm... i might need to hear about "Krater" first... 🤷🏻♂️
@rkupiecjr 5 ай бұрын
I see gritty chasing after me in my nightmares
@maxfunk5773 5 ай бұрын
🙌
@Mike_Poppe 5 ай бұрын
Oh boy I can’t wait for him to talk about my favorite team’s mascot…
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Oh my… the Rangers do have a section in episode 3. 😬 Can’t leave any team out.
@JD200_ 5 ай бұрын
It would be cool to get some behind the scenes of how much work goes into these videos.
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
It’s a lot. 😅
@SportsFan838 5 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.
@icethetics 5 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
@ashleyyuneivi29 3 ай бұрын
Pt3😊😊
@icethetics 3 ай бұрын
In progress! Voiceover is done and editing is underway. 💙
@ashleyyuneivi29 4 ай бұрын
Pt2
@abbatoirnoises 5 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.
@icethetics 5 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.
@abbatoirnoises 5 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.
@drak347 5 ай бұрын
Hopefully we see Al back this (post) season!!!
@ReviewyCA 5 ай бұрын
Gritty is just a millennial "influencer" take on the greatest costumed character in hockey - Montreal's former Expo / current Habs mascot, Youppi!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
what a description 😆
@Daniel-cw8lg 5 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.
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Haha, it’s in there. 😅
@Valinski-Value 5 ай бұрын
It’s Al
@JohnnyReno71 5 ай бұрын
I wish my Rangers would come out with a mascot, I don’t understand why they don’t have one
@michaelmaier5565 5 ай бұрын
The Penguins would taxidermy the dead mascot and put him on display for all the kiddies to see.
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Yep... right up until people started complaining. Thought that story might be a bit too grim for this video. 😬
@CSXincyRailfan 5 ай бұрын
Time for the AHL the ECHL after NHL mascots
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Haha! Let’s see how this series goes first. 😅
@eimnetberhane 2 ай бұрын
THE MASCOTS ARE ON TO THE PLAYERS(because there are putting there heads on the glass
@TheIslandDivision 5 ай бұрын
Bring Back Winger! Come on, Stevie. Complete the Yzerplan, completely. BRING BACK WINGER!
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
The real missing piece.
@WALL-E77 5 ай бұрын
I want Moooooooooooooore
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Coming soon!
@pens87668 5 ай бұрын
Gritty is the only thing I like about the Flyers. Him and Buoy are both meth addicts in my book lol.
@artystaar 5 ай бұрын
Great work! But I hate mascots..
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Your support is appreciated. 😅
@SportsFan838 5 ай бұрын
Why?
@aaronsoucy2658 5 ай бұрын
Where is Pucky the Whale?????
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
In episode two!
@JackMcNamara416 5 ай бұрын
Fourth
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
Ooh didn’t quite make the podium. Sorry. 😬
@jakebeneski1977 5 ай бұрын
@@icethetics😂😂😂
@liamstarnes9420 5 ай бұрын
I really don't care for buoy
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
🧌
@anthonyouellet98 5 ай бұрын
First
@icethetics 5 ай бұрын
🥇
Bleacher Creatures
Рет қаралды 110
Nashville Sounds Baseball Club
Рет қаралды 28 М.
Ислам Махачев UFC 302: Палестина Обращение после боя #shorts Я не забыл #ufc302 Хабиб История Отца 🦅
E F C - A R I Z
Рет қаралды 364 М.
TR FOOTBALL
Рет қаралды 328 М.
footbolen
Рет қаралды 2,1 МЛН