The Edmonton Oilers have long been famous as one of three NHL teams that currently does not have a mascot. However, they gave in on Monday and announced that they will have a mascot this coming season.
Thankfully, it’s not Harvey the Hound, who had a run-in with Oilers former bench boss Craig MacTavish. For those of you who need a laugh on your Monday, check this out.
The team’s new and official mascot is a Canadian lynx named Hunter, and he is named after Bill Hunter, the original owner of the team.