If Big Bird and Bart Simpson collided in the rink, the resulting character might just be Stinger. Kids love his hug-ability and adults take to his irrepressible irreverence. Stinger is a mascot that has something for everyone!

While Stinger is definitely mischievous, you can't lose sight that his antics are always focused on the opponents' mascot, especially Gnash and Howler. While he certainly interacts in a fun, positive way with home team supporters, the opponent's mascots and fans are always the recipients of his impish charm.

His bitter-rivals also fear his deadly "sting."

When you look at him, slender and fast as can be, Stinger projects a fun and engaging image. He is the Jim Carey of mascots (not to be mistaken with the former Capitals' netminder). And what Stinger lacks in stature, he makes up for in attitude--and that attitude just screams "Rock Star." He's the center of attention wherever he goes and this doesn't sit well with the other more-established mascots. In his first full-season, the rookie crowd-pleaser managed to get under the suits of many veteran mascots, as he became well-loved by fans all over the NHL.

While he may taunt and tease the opponent, he's a regular do-gooder when it comes to his hometown, whether he's supporting Children's Hospital or rallying behind youth hockey. But when he is not entertaining the crowds, Stinger likes to cook and read.

He loves brewing up some Thunderbug soup, Predator Puree, Shark de Flamb? or Broiled Duck. The Columbus mascot gets most of his recipes from Cordon Blue Jackets: the Blue Jackets Wives Cookbook. He lists his favorite movie as A Bug's Life and his favorite singer is none other than the rock star Sting.