What is the salary of Calgary Flames Mascot Harvey The Hound?

Last Modified Dec 15, 2023 21:28 GMT
Harvey The Hound
Harvey The Hound

The Calgary Flames is a professional team based in Calgary that competes in the National Hockey League. The team is a part of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. Founded in 1972 as an Atlanta Flames in Atlanta originally, they relocated to Calgary in 1980 and changed their name to Calgary Flames. The Calgary Flames share the province of Alberta with the Edmonton Oilers, another NHL team.

There seems to be a tough competition between the two teams. The Calgary Flames became a tough team to challenge under General Manager Cliff Fletcher from 1985-85 to 1990-1991. However, they struggled against the Edmonton Oilers during the playoffs. In 1986, they defeated the Oilers but lost against the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup finals.

The Flames have won the two prestigious Presidents Trophies and eight division championships and one Stanley Cup in 1988-89.Apart from the sports competition, the Flames are actively engaged in philanthropic causes.

The team has contributed around $32 million to many causes through their non-profit charity, the Flames Foundation. Like any other team, Flames have a mascot to bring fun and entertainment elements to their games on the ice. Their mascot became an instant big hit among the fans as they introduced new characters and fun elements to entertain fans during the intense situations.

Calgary Flames Mascot Harvey the Hound

Harvey the Hound is a spirited and entertaining mascot that represents the Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League. He was introduced in 1983 and quickly became famous among Calgary's fans.

Hound is different because he is a first-ever mascot in the NHL, enhancing the experience of the game by adding fun. Harvey the Hound stands at 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 200 lbs. Harvey's commanding presence sets him apart from the other mascots and he plays a prominent role for entertainment in the NHL. The giant character makes fans experience joy on the ice in every game.

When Harvey was introduced in 1983, people jokingly called him Calgary's "first-round draft pick." Since his introduction, he has been a favourite mascot among all. Besides entertainment, Harvey interacts with the fans, making kids and young fans of the Flames excited and happy.

Apart from entertainment. Harvey the Hound raised over $2400 for charity causes in collaboration with Healthy Paws Forward Veterinary Hospital to support animals.

Calgary Flames Mascot Harvey the Hound salary

Unfortunately, the exact salary of the mascot Harvey the Hound is not known. Mascot's salaries are often kept confidential and are negotiated between the team's mascot performer and the management.

The average salary of mascots in the National Hockey Leagues is between $30,000 and $40,000 annually, plus other perks. Introduced in 1983, Harvey the Hound has a huge experience of being an entertainer. He has gained popularity since then, his salary could be somewhere between $60,000-$80,000 or more annually.

FAQs

A. Harvey the Hound comes from the Calgary Flames of the NHL,  making kids and young fans of the Flames excited and happy.

A.He is called a hound because of his appearance, resembling a Hound or dog. It is common for the NHL's mascots to resemble animals to be different among all.

A.Harvey the Hound has gained popularity since then, his salary could be somewhere between  $60,000 to  $80,000 or more annually.

A. He was introduced in 1983 and quickly became famous among Calgary's fans.

A. Hound is different because he is a first-ever mascot in the NHL, introduced in 1983 and quickly became famous among Calgary's fans

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