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'''Gritty''' is the official team mascot for the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL)'s [[Philadelphia Flyers]]. He was introduced on September 24, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Flyers Introduce Official Team Mascot|url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-introduce-official-team-mascot--philadelphia-flyers/c-300359452?tid=281464512|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=PhiladelphiaFlyers.com|date=September 24, 2018|accessdate=October 3, 2018}}</ref>
'''Gritty''' is the official team mascot for the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL)'s [[Philadelphia Flyers]]. Gritty was created by David Raymond, the first man to portray the [[Philly Phanatic]].<ref>{{cite news|title=I'm David Raymond, Creator of Gritty, and This Is How I Work|url=https://lifehacker.com/im-david-raymond-creator-of-gritty-and-this-is-how-i-1829563481|publisher=LifeHacker|date=2018-10-10|accessdate=2018-10-10}}</ref> He was introduced on September 24, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=Flyers Introduce Official Team Mascot|url=https://www.nhl.com/flyers/news/flyers-introduce-official-team-mascot--philadelphia-flyers/c-300359452?tid=281464512|publisher=NHL Enterprises, L.P.|website=PhiladelphiaFlyers.com|date=September 24, 2018|accessdate=October 3, 2018}}</ref>


== Description ==
== Description ==

Revision as of 00:51, 11 October 2018

Gritty
TeamPhiladelphia Flyers
DescriptionLarge, furry, orange creature in Flyers regalia
First seenSeptember 24, 2018
Related mascot(s)Philly Phanatic
Websitewww.nhl.com/flyers/fans/gritty

Gritty is the official team mascot for the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Philadelphia Flyers. Gritty was created by David Raymond, the first man to portray the Philly Phanatic.[1] He was introduced on September 24, 2018.[2]

Description

Gritty is a 7-foot furry orange creature with googly eyes who wears Flyers gear.[3][4] The mascot has been compared to the Philly Phanatic, the mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies.[5] Grittty made his debut on September 24, 2018, and appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon several days later.[6][7] Many sources brought attention to his appearance, which could be construed as frightening.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "I'm David Raymond, Creator of Gritty, and This Is How I Work". LifeHacker. 2018-10-10. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
  2. ^ "Flyers Introduce Official Team Mascot". PhiladelphiaFlyers.com. NHL Enterprises, L.P. September 24, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  3. ^ "Flyers introduce new 'Gritty' addition to team". NBC Sports Philadelphia. 2018-09-24. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  4. ^ "The Internet Thinks the Philadelphia Flyers' New Mascot Named 'Gritty' Is a Nightmare". Maxim. Retrieved 2018-09-30. {{cite news}}: no-break space character in |title= at position 74 (help)
  5. ^ a b "Meet Gritty: The Flyers' new team mascot". 6abc Philadelphia. 2018-09-24. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  6. ^ a b "NHL mascot rankings: Gritty's big debut". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  7. ^ "LOOK: New Flyers mascot Gritty dances with Jimmy Fallon, gets punched by Ricky Gervais". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
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