![]() ![]() Q: Do you have a signature move? If yes, please tell me about it! Each one is unique and quite entertaining. I also like them because over the last thirteen years, I’ve had a chance to be many of those species. Folks usually seem to put a lot of thought into their design and the performer can have a lot of fun creating a character by just using some of the costume’s physical attributes (i.e., a long tail, floppy ears, a sly grin, big padded paws, large wings, etc…). I’ve always liked eagle, hawk, falcon, wolf, fox and coyote mascots. And that’s not to mention getting advice and tips from performers like Erin Blank, Mike Walsh, Mike Julius and many others. I’ve performed alongside some very dynamic characters and have learned a lot from them, including the Oriole Bird, Sabretooth, Talon (from DC United), Rapidman (former mascot of the Colorado Rapids) and a plethora of AHL mascots from my days in hockey. ![]() ![]() Over the last thirteen years, I’ve worked with a lot of different characters between my stints in Maryland and up here in western upstate New York. Q: Do you have a favorite mascot? Is there a mascot whose performance style or costume you admire?Ī: That’s a tough one. It’s like Thunder has grown up and he’s become a mature hawk. The big feathery hands and the tail feathers are great as well. Running, jumping, climbing stairs, making quick turns, navigating wet surfaces and sprinting on the turf during our game day introductions are so much easier to do! This of course makes Thunder VERY happy! Secondly, his sporty sneakers are amazingly easy to get around in. Since his makeover, he’s won over a lot of folks who had been shy around him in the past. Thunder looks happy! His old looks made him seem mean and tough, which seemed to bother a lot of our younger fans. Is there an improvement to your costume that has made a big difference for you?Ī: There are a few! Firstly, R. Q: You recently had a new costume made by Sugar’s. Being able to pose for a photo, slap a five and give a hug or two puts a smile on people’s faces no matter what age they are and I’d like to think, even if it was for just a brief moment, I made them happy. At games and at community events, I’m interacting with countless people, many are families with children. Q: What is your favorite part of being a mascot performer?Ī: I’ve been a performer for almost thirteen years, so there are a few things that have kept me in those costumes year after year: Getting thousands of fans on their feet and screaming at our home games, getting out in the community and bringing awareness to charities and local events that do good things in our area, getting the chance to put on a good show when a bunch of us local mascots are together for an event or a mascot themed sports event, etc… but without a doubt, what I really love is just being able to brighten someone’s day. “One of my favourite moments at games! Such a rush,” Nick says. ![]()
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