Danbury Hat Tricks unveil new mascot’s name

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.