It’s beautiful the Kings named their mascot after Ace
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Yeah, and I didn't even mention that Bailey later adopted a dog they named Ace.
@BOKCSavion7313 ай бұрын
💯💯
@mattswaggy78042 күн бұрын
Former teammate of Bobby Orr
@chiefmoe8 ай бұрын
Haha, I was at that game in Anaheim when Wild Wing fell in the fire, maybe as a 7th or 8th grader. IIRC, it was opening night, so full player introductions were happening, and the team had some promising young kid named Kariya.... except the name that they splashed on the ice via a green laser was "Paul Karpov!" Ah, those were the days.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
😆 oh man
@fatboiii69698 ай бұрын
I don’t know how this channel isn’t bigger. The production is great and the subject matter is always interesting.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Tell your friends! 😅💙
@tylermccann8488 ай бұрын
I don't even watch hockey... I just like this guy's videos
@SpikyDash8 ай бұрын
Some of my absolute favorite NHL mascots in this video. SJ Sharkie, ThunderBug, Bailey and Stinger have been in my elite tier for years, with Sharkie and ThunderBug pretty much my 1A and 1B. ThunderBug and Bailey have also overcome some controversies during their time. T-Bug's original performer, Kelly Frank, was fired after an incident with a Boston Bruins fan after she sprayed the fan in the crowd with silly string. The fan was ejected, but the team eventually fired Frank [even though they claimed other factors were involved in her dismissal]. Frank went on to develop her own mascot creation company. Meanwhile, Bailey's original performer, Tim Smith, was fired a few years ago after multiple claims of sexual harassment toward women and co-workers in the workplace, especially toward members of the Kings' Ice Crew. Smith was viewed as someone that felt was 'untouchable' based on his position as head of in-game presentation. I was worried that the team wouldn't keep the character since incidents like this have led other mascots to be retired entirely, but eventually the team brought Bailey back with a new performer [hence the makeover]. However, fans were not thrilled with the initial design of Bailey's head, which led to the 'facial reconstruction' that looked more like the original version of the character.
@radmarchand47514 ай бұрын
The new design for Bailey ruined his eyes
@messenjah91068 ай бұрын
I did not know that Pucky was not a physical mascot until the Wolfpack rebranded
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Surprising, right? Thanks for your membership!
@georgehand5 ай бұрын
We love you Sharkie you’re simply the best!!! 🦈🦈🦈
@nadiaduchesneau51358 ай бұрын
Amazing as always! Don't forget the Tommy Lassorda incident when you'll come up with Youpi ! of the Montreal Canadiens
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! So many amazing mascot stories, so little time. 😅
@estellegrignon8 ай бұрын
YES! These videos are amazing as always. I got myself an old school Koho Blue Jackets jersey and made sure it was an older one with Stinger on the shoulder. As far as I know, he's the only mascot to have been featured on an NHL jersey aside from Wild Wing, and the only one featured on pants too. I wish the Jackets would pull a Bruins Winter Classic move and, one day, give their old shoulder patch a front jersey treatment for a special jersey
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! 💙 And I think you’re right about that. Can’t think of any other mascots who have been used on player uniforms. Maybe Pucky, but that was sort of the other way around. Great fun fact!
@coIakat6 ай бұрын
I can’t wait for the next episode!! Your channel is so underrated, and your editing is amazing.
@icethetics6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@anthonyrusso22108 ай бұрын
Us islander fans would love to see a Sparky & Nyisles segment!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Coming in the next episode!
@taterbug27278 ай бұрын
Howler on the teaser for next episode. Let’s Go!!!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
The missing yeti!! ❄️
@mikesmith-mt8oc8 ай бұрын
Awesome!!! Couldn't wait for this next episode to come out!!!!
@soccerndog37858 ай бұрын
I was about to say. Fun fact on Kingston he’s in Ontario as the mascot for Your ONTARIO REIGN. Also on LA Kings helmets all of them have a sticker on the back that has to jersey logo and the words “Ace Mark” around it as a way to continue that tribute to them.
@logandetwiler44838 ай бұрын
Stinger is my favorite mascot!! Been with the CBJ since 2000!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Yeah, Stinger’s been with CBJ since 1999! That little bug is older than the team on the ice!
@LSA308 ай бұрын
Love the crowd's reactions to your puns😂 Great video as always!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Haha yeah I deserved that. Glad you enjoyed it!
@user-dq4ik4kc2c7 ай бұрын
I’m hoping for a part of 3 of more mascot mayhem
@icethetics7 ай бұрын
Just recorded the voiceover! Should be able to edit over the next few weeks. Aiming for a mid-February release.
@deserttrailscout8 ай бұрын
Yesssss, can’t wait for the next one!!!
@Moviebro8 ай бұрын
Can’t wait for the next one! So good!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@BrendleBear8 ай бұрын
What a great series! I’d love to learn some more about the AHL mascots. Here in San Diego we cherish Gulliver
@TheRobobuck15 күн бұрын
Cleveland has his brother Sully
@MayBeSomething6 ай бұрын
Carolina should bring back Caroline. I have a gut feeling I know why she was scrapped - I hope I'm wrong, though - but that's an adorable concept for a mascot. I have known about her for all of 3 minutes, and already I want her back. I'm not even a Cane's fan. I just think she's sweet!
@samuelgreer15885 ай бұрын
I love this video covering the mascot history and keep up the great work, I would love to see and hear more of the history of the ones you have not mentioned and I can’t wait in till episode 3 comes out, I would also like to hear some of your favorite mascots and why they are your favorite if you can, I would also love if you could share the history of the mascots in the AHL as well if you can, this is one of my favorite icethetics series I love history and hockey and mascots so thank you so much for sharing and making this video happen can’t wait to watch/hear more
@icethetics5 ай бұрын
Happy to hear you’re enjoying the series-and you won’t have to wait long until episode 3. It comes out tomorrow morning!
@samuelgreer15885 ай бұрын
Thanks, how do you create your videos just wondering?
@icethetics5 ай бұрын
I edit in Adobe Premiere Pro and make my motion graphics in After Effects. I also have 18 years of video production experience, so that helps. 😅
@samuelgreer15885 ай бұрын
@@icethetics Thanks for your help and that is a long time
@WarioSaysSo5 ай бұрын
WildWing is the BEST sports mascot ever !!!!
@icethetics5 ай бұрын
🦆
@Becksy_938 ай бұрын
Damn, Christmas really is coming early this year! This series might just be the best KZfaq present! Once again I had an absolute blast watching this! Keep spoiling us please! P.S. No idea what exactly Victor E. Green is but he’s definitely related to Gritty somehow…
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Glad you’re enjoying them! 💙
@LucasGates928 ай бұрын
Great job as always Chris.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Happy you enjoyed! Thanks as always for your membership.
@Psn3672 ай бұрын
I remember seeing stinger for the first time and freaking out
@Jfraire998 ай бұрын
Hoping next episode talks about Sparky since Sabretooth wasn't the only mascot able to change colors at will. Back in the day when the Islanders were at Nassau Coliseum with an Arena Football team, the New York Dragons. The Dragons started in 2001 after the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League relocated to Uniondale. They lasted until 2009 when they folded after the AFL took the 09 season off as they were filing for bankruptcy and planning to return for a 2010 relaunch including new teams from expansion and promotions from their development league AF2. The dragons were not in the conversation for the 2010 season. Until the end of the 2008 season the New York Dragons were black, red, and yellow with Sparky being a red dragon with yellow accents and a black jersey for Dragons home games then switching to blue with orange accents and a blue jersey for Islanders games. The dragons had planned to reveal a new logo uniforms and color scheme for the eventual canned 09 AFL season. Interestingly they were shifting to a green and gray color scheme so it's unfortunate it that aspect we didn't get to see a 3rd Sparky color scheme. Sadly the flame died out in September 2015 when they announced Sparky wasn't making the move to the the Islanders new home the Barclay's Center a whopping 3 months later Sparky was brought back and is still going strong today.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Spoilers!! 😅 But yes, Sparky will be seen (in all of his many colors) in episode 3.
@Sem1Col1n5 ай бұрын
I’ve been a diehard panthers fan since I was born, I fully believe that Victor E Ratt should be our main mascot, I love Stanley but if they would change places ( Victor doesn’t go to anything, he stays in Florida) I think it would embody our team a lot better than a mascot that has a name of a trophy we’ll never win
@drak3478 ай бұрын
I love all of this
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
💙
@TheRyanflanagan8 ай бұрын
Spectacular as always
@KevinQ258 ай бұрын
This is probably the latest I’ve commented on a video in a while but I really want CBJ to put Stinger as an alt jersey logo, or rebrand Cleveland to have Stinger as their main logo
@jok3r9068 ай бұрын
Thank you icethetics. Absolutely love the video
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
@SebastianHernandez-uo4be8 ай бұрын
1995 were wild wing try to jump through the fire ring was totally embarrassing 🤦♂️ I still love Wild wing he's the best Mighty Ducks mascot.
@icemutiny8 ай бұрын
Chris, splendid stuff as always. Thanks for what you do. I'm sure you're aware of Stormy's less than perfect intro, the seizure in the Zamboni?
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I did not know about the actor’s seizure but it sounds awful. I probably wouldn’t have included it in the video anyway. Too heavy.
@themoose022115 күн бұрын
Update: Stanley C. is officially no longer bad luck. Go Panthers!
@icethetics15 күн бұрын
Redeemed!
@kevinmorrice6 ай бұрын
i mean, wild wing got a cartoon character and i dont see any other mascots with one so nuff said
@xSpoiler8 ай бұрын
Banger as always 🥳🥳
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your support as always! 💙
@unholylillim8 ай бұрын
Sharkie is my biased choice for the best mascot, i love his stunts and he's funny, but objectively I think Thunderbug is the best. He looks so fluffy and I like that he grows a playoff beard.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Looking back I should’ve included some playoff beard photos among his other wardrobe shots. 😅
@unholylillim8 ай бұрын
@@icethetics it's so funny, he looks like Drake. I also like that he plays the drum
@Rebeccal4505 ай бұрын
Stormy eats Gritty for breakfast (literally-one of his official favorite foods is Gritty with Cheese)
@icethetics5 ай бұрын
😂
@zZach___8 ай бұрын
Wild WIng will forever be the Goat...er....Duck of Mascots
@benderbendingrodriguez4208 ай бұрын
The 90s really said *you want mascots? We got mascots*
@Mastaace8 ай бұрын
Unfortunately for these mascots, they aren't the Raptor. Still the GOAT mascot.
@TheRobobuck15 күн бұрын
Boomer didn't last because of his appearance. Yes he was a cannon, but many felt he resembled a certain part of male anatomy .
@dmoran10938 ай бұрын
Now it makes since why stinger is green
@shelf84868 ай бұрын
iceman erasure, jk great job hahah
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Haha, yeah yeah, he was no more a “mascot” than the Golden Knight is in Vegas.
@rileykazama31458 ай бұрын
I actually got te meet SJ sharkey he is nice
@phillyboy76988 ай бұрын
When is Episode 3 comes out
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Whenever I finish editing it. Not sure yet. Early January I would guess.
@GoalHornGeek8 ай бұрын
Did you know that PNC Arena (the Carolina Hurricanes’ arena) was actually built on what was formerly a hog farm?
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
I did not know that. How fitting! 🐽
@SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo8 ай бұрын
MAYBE THAT'S WHY
@GoalHornGeek8 ай бұрын
@@SalisburyTheWaterFoxxo the owner of that farm donated the land and helped fund part of the project. The arena was initially supposed to be named after him before the canes came to town. His name? Wendell Murphy
@ariccua61018 ай бұрын
Not the groan track in the video!
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
😩
@TGsports_Free2watch8 ай бұрын
What you said about pucky is incorrect. If you look him up you see that he made appearances before the Wolfpack became the CT Whale Pucky actually made a appearance at a Wolfpack game before being asked to leave. You can find the story online. Plus there are old photos of pucky holding a mini Stanley cup during the NHL playoffs. I know this from being a Hartford can all my life
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Yeah, to be clear, nothing I said was incorrect. He launched in 2010 and didn't become the official team mascot until the Wolf Pack rebranded to the Whale. I read the story you’re referring to and wasn’t really worth getting into. Thanks for sharing! 🐳
@micro-babe8 ай бұрын
WAIT THE CARTOON WAS BASED ON THE MASCOT??? I watched the Mighty Ducks movie and the Mighty Ducks cartoon but I never watched hockey until relatively recently so I didn't know how we got from point a to point b.
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Right? Definitely and interesting timeline. First came the Mighty Ducks movie in 1992... then the NHL awarded the expansion franchise and they adopted the Mighty Ducks name in 1993... and created Wild Wing as their mascot... who later featured in the Mighty Ducks animated series in 1996.
@hollowmade6 ай бұрын
Actually, I like the original nameless Panther mascot more than the current sleepy Stanley.
@DTGB928 ай бұрын
What about hunter from the Oilers?
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Still two more episodes to go! He’ll make an appearance.
@TheJimmyStDenisShow8 ай бұрын
U forgot when the ducks had the candle from beauty and the beast sung be our guest at the first ducks game in history and they should of done player like me aka friend like me from aladdin
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Haha, I would need an entire episode dedicated to all the Disney on Ice® characters who ever skated at the Pond. 😅
@TheJimmyStDenisShow8 ай бұрын
@@icethetics do it plus if Disney still owned the ducks wild wing would be a summon in kingdom hearts 4
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
I don’t understand the last half dozen words of that sentence but ok! 😆
@ashleyyuneivi296 ай бұрын
Pt3
@BretKenworthy8 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for being a member, Bret!
@BretKenworthy8 ай бұрын
@@icethetics can’t wait for the next one!
@maxvalle50747 ай бұрын
When is next episode
@icethetics7 ай бұрын
Whenever I’m finished editing, I guess. The good news is it’s already written. Bad news is I do have a couple more videos on the way first.
@maxvalle50747 ай бұрын
@@icethetics ok that's fine, keep making good videos
@canada876998 ай бұрын
Where was he this viedo
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
who?
@canada876998 ай бұрын
@@icethetics yuogi
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
sorry I don’t know what that means 😐
@canada876998 ай бұрын
The expos mascot
@icethetics8 ай бұрын
oh, Youppi! I see. he’ll be featured in an upcoming episode.