In the pantheon of sports mascots is the noble lynx. A proud big-pawed feline that is often poorly represented. Not anymore. The Edmonton Oilers chose a Canadian Lynx as their new mascot, and it’s the best lynx mascot in sports history.
The Oilers’ new mascot is now the best lynx mascot in all of sports
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Go on, try to make jokes about Hunter. We’re waiting. Oh, you can’t? Is that because HUNTER IS SUCH A FRIGGIN’ BADASS?! Honestly, it’s flawless. I photoshopped Hunter’s head on a Canadian lynx’s body and outside of the colors being off it totally fits.
The quality of the Oilers’ lynx is really miles ahead of other sport lynxs.
INFALLIBLE SPORTS LYNX MASCOT RANKINGS
1. Hunter (Edmonton Oilers)
2. Milo (UC-Denver)
University of Colorado - Denver
4. Max (Rhodes College)
Rhodes College
5. Prowl (Minnesota Lynx)
Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images
Huge congrats to the Oilers, owners of the best Lynx in sports.
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