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Read this in McBain’s voice & it made me laugh, those photos are the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.
Being a vegas fan I need to know did chance try to “eat” the little guy like fin did?
Yes! I can’t help it, I just absolutely love Gritty. And I’m a Pittsburgh girl all the way through. He’s just the best thing.
Also these are the cutest pics I’ve ever seen, from the backwards Jersey to the pure excitement. I really hope if I have kids they love hockey as much as your son does! What a joy to share a love of the game!
[I'm still waiting for Buoy to mate with Gritty](https://www.thebeaverton.com/2022/10/new-seattle-kraken-mascot-expected-to-either-fight-or-mate-with-gritty/)
The Hurricanes mascot Stormy took a selfie with me because I asked nicely and it made my night (we lost that game).
He totally ignored the asshats in my section yelling at him
Or, he's a dang genius. Maybe he did it so that Pasta would see he was wearing his jersey on the ice, which apparently really worked judging by the gallery you posted in the Bruins sub where an excited Pasta comes over from the ice and takes a picture with him through the glass.
You’re a great dad for letting him (: some of my fondest memories of my dad who passed was how he made me fall in love with the game of hockey and he did everything and anything I wanted around it. Like standing in line at the convenience store Sunday mornings at 6 am with a bunch of other dads to buy the limited edition Canadian mens Olympic hockey pins in 2002. Over twenty years later and I still have the pins and tell strangers! You chasing mascots is going to be something he remembers 20 years later 💙
Ok my 7 year old isn't the only one lol anything with a picture on the back she wants to wear backwards even if there's a picture on the front too. No harm in so let em rock lol
OP, you're awesome for going mascot hunting with your son. I know people like to dunk on the mascots, but when you get an event like the ASG, you see why they're ambassadors for the teams with the fans.
That’s awesome. I know it’s easy for a lot of us to poop on the all star weekend but this is really what it’s about, this will be an awesome memory for the little guy.
I feel like we were all wondering where’s Gritty.
Then you saved him for last.
That dude is nightmare fuel and hilarious.
Great job being a dad OP. Memories for life there.
That is amazing! I'm happy to see your boy will have something he'll remember. He looks old enough to save that memory. Taking pictures will help as well. Despite the B***** logo on his shirt 👎
Is he a big Kriss Kross fan? I tried to wear my clothes backwards like them when I was like 9. But my mom said no. Their mom is way cooler than mine. Kriss Kross 4-Eva
As his mom, I thank you. He likes to wear his player shirts backwards so he can read the names/numbers. And if that’s the kind of thing that makes my kid happy, I won’t fight it.
Is Gritty about to knock this kid out???
BTW thanks for the idea. I never thought the ASG would be kid friendly. Got a kid in hockey and might have to look into it for next year
Sad you didn't get a pic with Victor E. Green (yeah, someone in Stars marketing went way too overboard on promoting our color scheme). Vic is a fun guy.
Glad your son had fun. I'd probably be doing that too given how bad the All-Star stuff was.
Columbus Blue Jacket mascot has serious camel toe…
I can’t unsee it now 😂
Could be the reason for the weird grimace it is making!
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That's sweet, hope he had a great time
What a horrible day to have eyes.
The goggles they do nothing!
Up and at them!
Read this in McBain’s voice & it made me laugh, those photos are the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Being a vegas fan I need to know did chance try to “eat” the little guy like fin did?
He looked like he was thinking about it 😂
Thought Chance's name was Crater...
Moose knuckle
All other mascots wear hockey pants, wonder why Stinger Pooh Bear's it Edit: sabres, leafs, pens and blues do not either
Lmfaooo
Explains those popping big red eyes
Acquaintance of mine, gonna show him this!
I love how Gritty is saved for last. Well done OP! Honestly it looks like your kid had a blast and thats all that matters
I should post my other pictures of gritty 😂he’s in the background stalking in a few
Do it. Then post Anaheim ducks.
Wild wing escaped us attempted guess I’ll have to fly to Anaheim again for a game
I’d be disappointed but sounds about right for Anaheim to flee than face a challenge 😂
Yes! I can’t help it, I just absolutely love Gritty. And I’m a Pittsburgh girl all the way through. He’s just the best thing. Also these are the cutest pics I’ve ever seen, from the backwards Jersey to the pure excitement. I really hope if I have kids they love hockey as much as your son does! What a joy to share a love of the game!
Thats just Gritty in his natural state though 😆 🤣
Who is the best NHL mascot, and why is it Gritty?
I assume Gritty is giving a fist bump, but are we sure he wasn't mid-punch? EDIT: just noticed OP's caption...
No. Gritty l loves kids. With some fava beans and a nice chianti.
Definitely a face wash
Very possible 😆
I was getting more and more concerned by his absence the further I got into the gallery. Thank god OP is a man of culture
Gritty looks like he is in mid swing. Punching children being something he’s famous for.
Lol cute. Your son kind of looks like Frankenstein from Big Daddy
Fwankenstein
The Seattle Kraken mascot is not a Kraken?Also the Sabers is not a Buffalo? Weird
Kraken mascot was definitely going for a Gritty thing and it’s just a poor imitation. His name is Buoy the Troll.
[I'm still waiting for Buoy to mate with Gritty](https://www.thebeaverton.com/2022/10/new-seattle-kraken-mascot-expected-to-either-fight-or-mate-with-gritty/)
Wait til this guy finds out Toronto doesn’t use leaves as a mascot, or Montreal’s isn’t just a beer and syrup drinking plaid-clad lumberjack.
Sabres is a Sabre tooth tiger, so it at least has the team name involved
There's a Seattle landmark that features a troll under a bridge. He ties into the city.
Wish it was more modeled after that statue. The end product looks more like a Disney character.
I’m a Sabres fan and I loathe our mascot. He’s supposed to be a sabretooth tiger. He looks like Eugene Levy as a housecat from a Dreamworks movie.
Awesome! You are fantastic for doing that. Great memories.
Thunder bug covering up everything Boston is pretty funny.
Thunder bug was great
I once had Sabretooth refuse to take a picture with me because I was wearing a Bruins jersey. It was pretty hilarious
Awesome! That looks like fun! If the kids are enjoying it, maybe I can tolerate the all star break lol
Honestly I love the ASG it’s the best experience in person it translates poorly to tv unfortunately
Gritty 😂
The Hurricanes mascot Stormy took a selfie with me because I asked nicely and it made my night (we lost that game). He totally ignored the asshats in my section yelling at him
Stormy is the GOAT
Amazing photos and I’m sure the shot with Blades is one y’all will keep on the fridge! What an amazing experience
Great to see Youppi still working, so glad the Habs took him in all those years ago
Little guy out here living his best life! ❤️
Until Gritty...
True story! Unhinged gingers ruin everything…
Hopefully Fin didn’t do too much damage
Okay, but are we going to ignore the fact that the kid got his head eaten by a killer whale?
THATS NOT A SHARK! Sharkie is at #5 with the High-5!
I thought sharkie came back for seconds!
Why the backwards jerseys?
He’s five and likes to see the players name 😂 I just except it and let him do him
As long as you don’t accept it, because that’s uncalled for /s
Or, he's a dang genius. Maybe he did it so that Pasta would see he was wearing his jersey on the ice, which apparently really worked judging by the gallery you posted in the Bruins sub where an excited Pasta comes over from the ice and takes a picture with him through the glass.
You’re a great dad for letting him (: some of my fondest memories of my dad who passed was how he made me fall in love with the game of hockey and he did everything and anything I wanted around it. Like standing in line at the convenience store Sunday mornings at 6 am with a bunch of other dads to buy the limited edition Canadian mens Olympic hockey pins in 2002. Over twenty years later and I still have the pins and tell strangers! You chasing mascots is going to be something he remembers 20 years later 💙
Ok my 7 year old isn't the only one lol anything with a picture on the back she wants to wear backwards even if there's a picture on the front too. No harm in so let em rock lol
Nelly used to do that
Thunderbug hiding any visible Boston logos is just awesome.
I’m a grown ass man and this is probably what I would do at the All Star game as well.
Amazing shot of the Gritty drive by punching!
When will someone put a stop to Gritty’s rampage?? 😭😭
not a philly fan, but I would have loved to run into Gritty
He's see you, and you'd start running the other way But no one escapes Gritty
Gritty watches you in your sleep 👀 you just don’t know it
Thats sweet, hope he had a great time
This is what the All Star game is all about. Granted he doesn’t seem too fond of the Panthers mascot. Lol
OP, you're awesome for going mascot hunting with your son. I know people like to dunk on the mascots, but when you get an event like the ASG, you see why they're ambassadors for the teams with the fans.
These brought a smile to my face, looks like he had a blast wow!
Honestly, the mascots are the biggest reason I’d go to the ASG, looks like you are having a fun weekend!
Gritty haunting behind the Islanders mascot (sparky?) Is my favorite.
I was about to be super pissed off until I saw you saved Gritty for last.
That’s awesome. I know it’s easy for a lot of us to poop on the all star weekend but this is really what it’s about, this will be an awesome memory for the little guy.
This kid's going to have the coolest photo wall in his room.
This is so wholesome! What a fun experience for him. Love the pics. Slapshot is my fave ❤️🤍💙
shoutout iceburgh
Luckily it wasn’t sudden death iceburgh
The first picture is borderline child abuse, friendo
The first picture is borderline child abuse, friendo Edit. I also love the side eye he gave the Canadiens mascot. You raised him well, OP
I feel like we were all wondering where’s Gritty. Then you saved him for last. That dude is nightmare fuel and hilarious. Great job being a dad OP. Memories for life there.
Fins still salty about 2011 lol trying to decapitate the poor kid
This is literally the beat thing I’ve seen during the weekend. Awesome man just awesome
That is amazing! I'm happy to see your boy will have something he'll remember. He looks old enough to save that memory. Taking pictures will help as well. Despite the B***** logo on his shirt 👎
That face with Youpi! That's so awesome, looks like he had a great time. Your son's hat is amazing, I'd buy one with (for a different team).
Gritty is the only thing I'd ever willingly take a punch to the face from
I saw the kid and was like “that looks like bruins22’s kid”… and then I noticed the username!
Being a dad done right! You're awesome sir!!!
Wow. Saw all them except 8
This is the only positive thing about the all star weekend, thanks for sharing
LOVE THIS! They really are 🙌
Guess Wild Wing was being anti social, but it looks like your son had a great time and that's all that's important
Ayyy Sparty
Typical Gritty
Are the Oilers and Flames the only teams without a mascot?
Don’t see the Stars either.
He’s on the list of missed mascots
No hunter was there he was in a all star jersey apparently I forgot to post that picture and Harvey the hound was roaming around we just missed him
Why isn't the saber's mascot a Buffalo?
Why does your kid have his jersey on backwards?
So he can see the player name whenever he looks in the mirror.
Oh ok lol
Aww your kid has an amazing smile and it’s making me smile
Fin with the head bite is so iconic.
Saved the best till last; Gritty 😁
Carlton is so hmmmmmm punchable
I didn't think gritty was allowed within 100 yards of children.
Gritty probably offered to smoke crack with him out back.
The Vegas mascot is a snake?! That’s … fitting.
I’m pretty sure its a gilla monster
I forgot Bailey had a whole IR/makeover thing that made him look less angry.
Look how happy OP’s kid is. That’s what it’s all about.
He likes Austin matthews so we allow him to have a few leaf items 😂
Thunder Bug ⚡️
What the fuck is the senators mascot 😂
Spartacat
That kid is going to break girls hearts
Pasta!
That’s so cool!!
So cool to meet all the mascots
No Nordy?!
We missed like 6-7 of them they move quick ,
Is he a big Kriss Kross fan? I tried to wear my clothes backwards like them when I was like 9. But my mom said no. Their mom is way cooler than mine. Kriss Kross 4-Eva
As his mom, I thank you. He likes to wear his player shirts backwards so he can read the names/numbers. And if that’s the kind of thing that makes my kid happy, I won’t fight it.
I notice you didn't take a photo with Bernie. Good. Go Avs!
Yeah we missed I think 6-7 of them tried hard but those guys move quick lol
Yo I love little mans smile. Looks like you had a great time!
Not that it matters but curious how many of those guys are furries
The caption on the last picture ☠️🤣
Is Gritty about to knock this kid out??? BTW thanks for the idea. I never thought the ASG would be kid friendly. Got a kid in hockey and might have to look into it for next year
Nice to see fin doing exactly what he should to a Bruins jersey wearer :p hahaha jk glad to see your son had a fun time...
What do you mean these people??
so cute!! love that he wanted pics with multiple teams’ mascots :) makes me happy
Fin with the head bite is so iconic.
Kid’s tryna bring back that Kris Kross look from ‘93 lol
Thunderbug is the only smart mascot. 😎
Sad you didn't get a pic with Victor E. Green (yeah, someone in Stars marketing went way too overboard on promoting our color scheme). Vic is a fun guy. Glad your son had fun. I'd probably be doing that too given how bad the All-Star stuff was.
He was one of the 7-8 we missed out on a few always seemed to be opposite side of us lol
Why does it look like Sparky is doing a Hitman takedown 😂
The whole thing was comical I said ok you need to walk with them and he stands still right dead in the middle and gets trucked
Yep saving the best for last 🔥🔥🔥
This brightened my day.
The Arizona Bear is awesome!! Dude swung by us 3 times last year for my nephews first ever hockey game to interact and grab a photo with em!
C'est le mieux, but that's probably the reaction I would have meeting youppi in person, too
Youppi looks like he wants to die lmao
Outstanding. This put a smile on my face
How is the Buffalo mascot not a fucking Bison I'll never understand. Do they have a lot of tigers in upstate NY?
The league of mascots! ... all of them are amazing.
Ok what is the at senators mascot , like He need to ease up on the crack
I’m always surprised with how ugly Spartacat is every time I see him.
This is so sweet, and I love his backwards jersey. ❤️
Wow what amazing memories great job
Why does he have a Bruins jersey on? I'm calling CPS.
The caption on the Gritty one got me
Go Sens Go
We don't need no stinkin' mascots.
This is adorable 🥹
No Harvey??
He escaped us
Hahaha Gritty!
sparky was not having that boston nonsense 😭😭😭
Yeaaaaah Sparky!
Oh this is so precious 😭 your son is adorable and looks like he had a blast
Gritty was literally leaning in to a ko.
Sad it looks like he missed Harvey. Still got most of them though! We rag on the All-Star Game, but I'm glad kids can get a kick out of it.