The NHL Mascot Showdown™ is one of the most anticipated events at the 2017 NHL Fan Fair™ inside the Los Angeles Convention Center. All 27 NHL Mascots™ (not every NHL team has its own mascot) will showcase their hockey skills and athletic prowess, offering family-friendly fun for fans of all ages. NHL in-arena host Mike Todd will handle play-by-play duties for each event with CM Punk joining in the fun as co-host. Select young fans in attendance will be able to take part in the warm up and stretching session prior to each planned event.
"This annual event is a must see competition during NHL Fan Fair," said Dave McCarthy, NHL Vice President of Consumer Products Marketing. "Our lovable mascots are eager to share their athletic prowess and unexpected hijinks to provide wholesome family entertainment for all fans in attendance!"
Below is a schedule of NHL Mascot Showdown events and competitions (all times PT):
Thursday, Jan. 26:
11 a.m., Kid's Day with NHL Mascot Introductions & Dodgeball Exhibition
7 p.m., NHL Mascot Introductions & warm-up session, followed by Broomball Exhibition, 2017 NHL Fan Fair™ at L.A. Convention Center
Friday, Jan. 27:
7 p.m., Broomball and Dodgeball matches, 2017 NHL Fan Fair™ at L.A. Convention Center
Saturday, Jan. 28:
11 a.m., Accuracy Challenge and Relay Races
2 p.m., Musical Chairs & Dance Competition, 2017 NHL Fan Fair™ at L.A. Convention Center
Sunday, Jan. 29:
11 a.m., Prior to the 2017 Honda NHL® All-Star Game, the NHL Mascots will face-off in their own All-Star Game consisting of two 8-minute periods, live streamed on NHL.com. Presentation of NHL Mascot Showdown Trophy to the Captain of the winning team and Most Valuable Mascot Award., STAPLES Center
The NHL Mascot Showdown™ teams will feature:
Eastern Conference NHL Mascots
Blades™ from the Boston Bruins
Sabretooth™ from the Buffalo Sabres
Stormy from the Carolina Hurricanes
Stinger™ from the Columbus Blue Jackets (Captain)
Stanley C. Panther™ from the Florida Panthers
Youppi™ from the Montreal Canadiens
NJ Devil™ from the New Jersey Devils
Sparky™ from the New York Islanders
SpartaCat™ from the Ottawa Senators
Iceburgh™ from the Pittsburgh Penguins
ThunderBug™ from the Tampa Bay Lightning
Carlton™ from the Toronto Maple Leafs
Slapshot™ from the Washington Capitals
Western Conference NHL Mascots
Wild Wing™ from the Anaheim Ducks
Howler™ from the Arizona Coyotes
Harvey the Hound™ from the Calgary Flames
Tommy Hawk™ from the Chicago Blackhawks
Bernie™ from the Colorado Avalanche
Victor E. Green™ from the Dallas Stars
Hunter™ from the Edmonton Oilers
Bailey™ from the Los Angeles Kings (Captain)
Nordy™ from the Minnesota Wild
Gnash™ from the Nashville Predators
S.J. Sharkie™ from the San Jose Sharks
Louie™ from the St. Louis Blues
Fin™ from the Vancouver Canucks
Moose™ from the Winnipeg Jets
