Carlton the Bear may not be the most high profile mascot in the National Hockey League but he still holds a special place in the hearts of Toronto Maple Leafs fans.
Carlton the Bear has been the Leafs mascot since 1995.
Aptly named after Carlton Street in Toronto, this anthropomorphic polar bear has appeared in over 20 NHL arenas during his career.
The History of Carlton and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Carlton the Bear made his NHL debut on October 10, 1995, in a 7–3 win over the New York Islanders.