What's big, yellow and loves hockey?

DOWNTOWN TOLEDO - Meet Spike, the newest, and definitely fishiest, fan of the Toledo Walleye hockey team.

He was officially introduced Monday afternoon during the Yankees-Mud Hens game at Fifth Third Field.

 

Get to know Spike
(Information provided by the Toledo Walleye Hockey Club)

 

Name: Spike

Species: Yellow Walleye

Gender: Male

Height: Taller than most

Weight: Big around the belly

Birth date: July 27, 2009

Birth place: The Maumee River

Residence: The Fish Pond in the Lucas County Arena, Toledo, OH

Favorite Movies: Finding Nemo and The Mighty Ducks

Favorite Songs: "The Hockey Song" by Stompin’ Tom Connors, "Take on Me" by Reel Big Fish and "What I Like About You" by the Romantics

Favorite Food: Worms

Hobbies: Cheering on the Walleye hockey team, playing hockey, dancing, writing poetry, and reading

Favorite Books: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss and Z is for Zamboni

Favorite Quote: “You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.” --Wayne Gretzky

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A one-on-one with Spike

Do you have any special skills?
I’ve got some pretty wild dance moves.

How did you become the Walleye mascot?
It’s only natural for the #1 fan to become the mascot.

What will you do when you’re not at the games?
I’ll flop around town visiting businesses, fans, parades, festivals, and parties. Who doesn’t love a party?

What is your biggest fear?
Fishing poles

What do you think the new arena will be like?
I hope it’s cold, crazy, and loud! Hockey fans know how to cheer.

What would your fortune cookie say?
“Big things are headed your way."

Tell us something no one knows about you.
If I told you, then it wouldn’t be a secret anymore!

What’s your favorite joke?
What day of the week do fish hate? . . . Frydays

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Poetry Time with Spike

 

I’m Spike (my first published poem)

Born in the Maumee River
Fun is what I deliver
I found a home at the arena downtown
Where there’s lots of people all around
I’m the Walleye’s #1 fan
I’m too cute for the frying pan
I can skate with the best
I won’t settle for less
Hockey is the game
Spike is the name