NHL players honor furry friends on National Dog Day
National Dog Day is upon us and man's best friend is no stranger to many an NHL player.
Now, considering we're mired in the dog days of summer, perhaps it's best to toss a bone to some of the league's most loyal and furry creatures.
St. Louis Blues captain and noted dog lover David Backes couldn't be happier in this family photo.
.@A4A_org juggling babies and beagles. It's #NationalDogDay #nicknackpaddywhack pic.twitter.com/YeIGnCLiMx
— David Backes (@dbackes42) August 26, 2015
Teammate Alex Pietrangelo believes two is better than one
Happy #NationalDogDay everyone ! #MansBestFriend pic.twitter.com/9iHCnqi589
— Alex Pietrangelo (@apetro_27) August 26, 2015
... as does Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Cogliano.
Two dogs? No problem for Andrew Cogliano. #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/tqhcy0dLkG
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) August 26, 2015
Edmonton Oilers forward Nail Yakupov certainly enjoys time with his puppy.
We know Nail is celebrating today! Let's see some photos of your pups sporting #Oilers gear for #NationalDogDay! ? pic.twitter.com/tBZG5rN5Y9
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) August 26, 2015
Columbus Blue Jackets superstar Ryan Johansen and fellow teammate Cam Atkinson are all smiles with their dogs.
#NationalDogDay #CBJ pic.twitter.com/Z6hq0PnaVm
— NHL Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) August 26, 2015
Via @CamAtkinson13... #NationalDogDay #CBJ pic.twitter.com/OMK3RqyNd2
— NHL Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) August 26, 2015
Former New Jersey Devils defenseman Ken Daneyko saw his friends get a bit physical.
Since its #NationalDogDay my pup put on his jersey, Puck learned to pull the sweater over the head! @NHL @NHLDevils pic.twitter.com/dxNo3m5jCV
— Ken Daneyko (@KenDaneykoMSG) August 26, 2015
New Pittsburgh Penguin Nick Bonino's dog Kali enjoyed wearing the team colors last month.
Penguins gear is in and yep...it gets the Kali stamp of approval #swag pic.twitter.com/pKPOkZIDbl
— Nick Bonino (@NickBonino) August 4, 2015
And lest we forget, a couple of NHL mascots showed their appreciation as well.
Even our main cat @BaileyLAKings knows how to get downnn on #NationalDogDay! pic.twitter.com/y6aqIoEfKK
— LA Kings (@LAKings) August 26, 2015
Wishing a very happy #NationalDogDay to two of our furriest friends. ?? pic.twitter.com/KVI8yMzGpS
— NHL (@NHL) August 26, 2015
(h/t Sportsnet)
