Tonight may be all about the Battle of Alberta, but yesterday the Calgary Flames surrendered to the dogs.
Well, puppies to be precise.
An armload of puppies took in practise on Friday at the Saddledome as the Flames get ready to take on the Edmonton Oilers.
“We’ve got a new goalie!” pic.twitter.com/P1LZvEY6s5
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) January 10, 2020
“It’a awesome. It’s a lot of fun. It’s relaxing,” said centre Sam Bennett, while cradling a playful pooch. “They bring good moods and put smiles on people’s faces.”
There’s no better day than puppy day! @SBennett93 and his pal Hank hit the ice today after practice for a quick spin!@cochranehumane | @KendraWatt pic.twitter.com/MtEo3mlNrW
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) January 11, 2020
“There’s no better day than puppy day,” the team said.
🐶 IT IS PUPPY DAY AT THE DOME 🐶 pic.twitter.com/lvrezRMSFy
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) January 10, 2020
The initiative done in partnership with the Cochrane Humane Society with an eye to encouraging adoption.
And if you can’t get enough hockey pups, the team’s pet calendar is still available.
‘Lil throwback to one of our favourite photo shoots of all-time!
Get your 2020 Pet Calendar, presented by @healthypawsfwd, now! Details: https://t.co/bBe6o2CK5r pic.twitter.com/EFwbZLXTsm
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) January 11, 2020
