The Danbury Hat Tricks has revealed the name of its new seven-foot rabbit mascot: Thumper.
The reigning champions of the Federal Prospects Hockey League picked their mascot’s name from a fan poll. The team stated that Thumper, who wears a black top hat and hockey gloves, is expected to “take an active role in embracing and energizing the Danbury community.”
Thumper will make his debut Oct. 14 inside the Danbury Ice Arena for the team”™s Home Opener and banner raising against the Watertown Wolves.