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NHL Dog Names

Updated: May 15, 2024

Welcome to our unique compilation of monikers inspired by the thrilling world of the National Hockey League. This specially curated list is designed for those passionate hockey fans who also happen to be proud pet parents. We understand that your love for the sport can be as intense as your affection for your furry friend, hence, we've merged the two into an interesting fusion of pet names.

Whether you're a fan of the grueling rivalries, the lightning-fast puck movements, or the legendary players who have graced the ice, our list has something for everyone. We have taken inspiration from famed hockey terms, popular teams, iconic arenas, and even legendary players who have left indelible marks in the NHL history. So, if you've just welcomed a new four-legged member into your family, and you're looking to give them a name that reflects your adoration for hockey, you've come to the right place.

So, get ready to dive into this exciting roster of pet names that are sure to make your dog stand out at the park and showcase your love for the electrifying sport of ice hockey. Remember, a pet's name is an extension of your interests and passions, and what better way to express your hockey fandom than through your beloved pet's name?

Name	Reason to Choose
Av	Short for Avalanche, as in the Colorado Avalanche, an NHL team
Bardown	A slang term in hockey for a shot that hits the underside of the crossbar and goes into the net
Barn	A slang term in hockey for an old-style, traditional hockey rink
Barzal	For Mathew Barzal, a young star in the league
Bench	Where the players sit when they're not on the ice
Benn	After Jamie Benn, a powerful forward and leader
Bergeron	For Patrice Bergeron, a top two-way forward
Biscuit	Hockey slang for the puck
Blade	The part of the hockey skate that comes into contact with the ice
Blades	Hockey players skate on blades, hence the name
Blue	A nod to the St. Louis Blues, an NHL team
Blueline	The blue line on the ice marking the boundary of the offensive zone
Bobby	After Bobby Orr, one of the greatest defensemen in hockey history
Bobrovsky	For Sergei Bobrovsky, a top Russian goaltender
Bolt	Short for Lightning, as in the Tampa Bay Lightning, an NHL team
Bruin	After the Boston Bruins, one of the 'Original Six' NHL teams
Bruins	Inspired by the Boston Bruins, a popular NHL team
Byfuglien	After Dustin Byfuglien, a physical and offensive defenseman
Canuck	Canuck is a slang term for a Canadian, where the NHL originated
Cap	Short for Capitals, as in the Washington Capitals, an NHL team
Celly	Hockey slang for celebration after scoring a goal
Chara	Inspired by Zdeno Chara, a towering figure in the NHL
Check	A defensive maneuver where a player knocks an opponent off balance
Chel	A slang term for the NHL video game series
Chirp	A slang term in hockey for trash talk
Clapper	A slang term in hockey for a hard slap shot
Coyote	Inspired by the NHL team, the Arizona Coyotes
Crease	The area in front of the goal where the goalie protects
Crosby	For Sidney Crosby, one of the greatest players of his generation
Dangle	Hockey term for when a player tricks the opponent with the puck
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NHL Slang and Terminology

These names can be unique and reflect the owner's deep knowledge and love for the sport.

Name	Description
Barn	Hockey slang for the arena or rink
Biscuit	In hockey terms, it refers to the puck
Blueliner	A term for a defenseman
Celly	A name that captures the joy of a goal celebration
Chirp	A term for trash-talking on the ice
Clapper	The term for a powerful slap shot
Deke	A term for a deceptive move to trick an opponent
Duster	An ideal name for your dog if you're a fan of players who rarely get game time
Enforcer	A term for a hockey player tasked with protecting his teammates
Goon	A term for a player who is primarily known for his fighting abilities
Gordie	Inspired by the legendary hockey player Gordie Howe and the 'Gordie Howe hat trick'
Grinder	A great name for a dog with a strong work ethic, just like a hockey player who works hard in every game
Hatrick	The term for when a player scores three goals in a single game
Hoser	A playful term for a hockey player, derived from Canadian slang
Icer	Derived from 'icing', a rule in hockey
Jumbotron	Named after the big screen at hockey games
Keeper	Short for 'goalkeeper'
Litster	A term for a player who lights the lamp, or scores a goal
Mitts	A term for a player's hands, usually in the context of fighting or handling the puck
Nifty	A term for a particularly skillful or clever play
Offside	A basic rule in hockey
Puckster	A playful term for a hockey player
Sinbin	Hockey's term for the penalty box
Twig	A slang term for a hockey stick
Zamboni	Named after the machine that smooths the ice between periods
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NHL Awards and Trophies

This can symbolize a dog's winning spirit or the owner's aspiration for their dog.

Name	Description
Adams	From the Jack Adams Award, this is perfect for the dog who's great at coaching other pups
Byng	This name, from the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, is ideal for a well-behaved, gentle dog
Calder	A great name for a young, energetic pup, like the Calder Memorial Trophy for rookies
Clancy	A great name for a dog who's a leader, named after the King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Conn	For the dog who's always the star of the show, named after the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP
Esposito	A cool name for a dog who's great at scoring, named after Phil Esposito Trophy for top scorer
Hart	Perfect for a dog with a big heart, named after the Hart Memorial Trophy
Howe	Named after the Gordie Howe Trophy, it's fitting for a canine who's an all-around star
Jennings	This trophy, awarded to the goalie(s) with the fewest goals scored against, would be a cool name for a protective dog
Keon	A great name for a dog who's great at both offense and defense, named after the Dave Keon Trophy
Lafleur	Named after the Guy Lafleur Trophy, it's fitting for a dog who's always improving
Lindsay	Named after the Ted Lindsay Award, this is perfect for the dog who's a fan favorite
Masterton	For a dog who's overcome adversity, like the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance
Messier	For a dog who's a great leader, named after the Mark Messier Leadership Award
Norris	Named after the Norris Trophy for best defenseman, it's fitting for a strong, vigilant canine
OBrien	Named after the Prince of Wales Trophy, it's perfect for a royal, dignified dog
Orr	Named after the Bobby Orr Trophy, it's fitting for an excellent, game-winning canine
Patrick	From the Lester Patrick Trophy, this is perfect for the dog who's made significant contributions to the family
Richard	This name, from the Maurice Richard Trophy for top goal scorer, is ideal for a fast, energetic dog
Rocket	A great name for a fast, energetic dog, named after the Rocket Richard Trophy
Ross	Just like the Art Ross Trophy for the player with the most points, this pup is sure to be a winner
Selke	Named after the Selke Trophy, it's perfect for a dog who's great at retrieving
Smythe	Named after the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP, it's suitable for the most valuable pup
Sutter	From the Sutter Family Award, this is perfect for the dog who's the heart of the family
Vezina	For the dog who's an excellent guard, named after the Vezina Trophy for top goaltender
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NHL Team Cities

These names can represent a dog owner's love for their home city or favorite NHL team's city.

Name	Description
Avalanche	Colorado Avalanche fans might love this powerful name
Blue	St. Louis Blues fans could find this name suitable
Bruiser	Boston Bruins fans will appreciate this tough, hockey-themed dog name
Canuck	The Vancouver Canucks inspired this dog name
Cap	Inspired by the Washington Capitals, a simple name for an energetic dog
Coyote	Arizona Coyotes fans might find this name unique and appealing
Devil	New Jersey Devils fans might find this name fitting
Duck	Anaheim Ducks followers will appreciate this cute name
Flame	If you're a Calgary Flames supporter, it's a fitting name
Flyer	Philadelphia Flyers fans might love this name for their pup
Hawk	After the Chicago Blackhawks, a great name for a strong dog
Islander	An homage to the New York Islanders
Jet	Winnipeg Jets followers will find this name suitable
Knight	For fans of the Vegas Golden Knights, a regal name for a dog
Leaf	Toronto's hockey team, the Maple Leafs, inspired this name
Lightning	A fast dog could be named after the Tampa Bay Lightning
Oiler	Edmonton Oilers enthusiasts will appreciate this name
Penguin	This name is a nod to the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pred	Short for Nashville Predators, this name is unique and tough
Ranger	New York Rangers supporters could find this name appealing
Sabre	Buffalo Sabres followers will find this name appealing
Sen	For Ottawa Senators fans, a simple and easy name for a dog
Shark	This name is perfect for San Jose Sharks enthusiasts
Star	For Dallas Stars fans, this name is perfect
Wild	Minnesota Wild supporters might find this name fitting
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Famous NHL Players

This can be a fun way to honor a favorite player and show love for the sport.

Name	Description
Beliveau	Jean Beliveau's legendary career is celebrated with this dog name
Bossy	Mike Bossy, a prolific scorer, lends his name to a dog with a dominant personality
Bure	Pavel Bure, known as the 'Russian Rocket', gives this name a sense of speed and power
Chara	Zdeno Chara's size and strength make this a fitting name for a large, powerful dog
Crosby	Sidney Crosby's prolific career makes this a fitting name for a hockey-loving pet
Esposito	Phil Esposito, a legendary forward, lends his name to a dog with a competitive spirit
Gretzky	Named after Wayne Gretzky, often considered the greatest hockey player of all time
Howe	Gordie Howe's impact on hockey is undeniable, making this a classic choice
Jagr	This is a great name for a dog, inspired by the talented Jaromir Jagr
Kane	Patrick Kane's skill and creativity on the ice make this a fun and dynamic dog name
Lafleur	Guy Lafleur, one of hockey's greatest right wingers, is the inspiration for this name
Lemieux	Mario Lemieux's legacy in the sport makes this an iconic hockey dog name
Lidstrom	Nicklas Lidstrom's legendary career is celebrated with this dog name
Malkin	Evgeni Malkin's prolific career makes this a fitting name for a strong, fast dog
Messier	Mark Messier's career is celebrated with this dog name
Modano	Mike Modano, one of the most successful American hockey players, lends his name to this tribute
Orr	Bobby Orr, a legendary defenseman, is the inspiration for this name
Ovechkin	For fans of Alexander Ovechkin, this name is a tribute to his skill and power
Potvin	Denis Potvin's legacy in the sport makes this an iconic hockey dog name
Sakic	Joe Sakic's speed and skill make this a fitting tribute
Selanne	Teemu Selanne, 'The Finnish Flash', gives this name a sense of speed and skill
Stamkos	Steven Stamkos' scoring ability and speed make this a fun and dynamic dog name
Toews	Jonathan Toews is known for his leadership and skill, making this a fitting tribute
Trottier	Bryan Trottier's skill as a center makes this name a tribute to his career
Yzerman	Steve Yzerman's leadership and talent make this a strong, inspiring dog name
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NHL Team Mascots

Naming a dog after a team mascot can show support for a favorite NHL team.

Name	Description
Bailey	Los Angeles Kings' mascot shares this name
Bernie	This is the name of the Colorado Avalanche's mascot
Blades	After the Boston Bruins' mascot
Fin	The Vancouver Canucks' mascot is a killer whale with the same name
Gnash	The Nashville Predators' mascot shares this name
Gritty	Inspired by the Philadelphia Flyers' unique mascot
Gulliver	This is the name of the mascot for the San Diego Gulls, an AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks
Howler	Fans of the Arizona Coyotes would appreciate this mascot name
Hunter	The Edmonton Oilers' mascot shares this name
Iceburgh	Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins would appreciate this mascot name
Louie	St. Louis Blues fans would recognize this mascot
Mick	The Calgary Flames' mascot, Harvey the Hound, was created by Grant Pollock and Bruce Binkowski, also known as 'Mickey'
Nordy	Minnesota Wild fans would recognize this mascot
Rampage	Inspired by the San Antonio Rampage's mascot, T-Bone
Riley	Named after the New York Islanders' mascot, Sparky the Dragon, whose creator was Charles Felix 'Charlie' Riley
S.J.	Short for San Jose Sharkie, the mascot of the San Jose Sharks
Sabretooth	The Buffalo Sabres' mascot has this name
SlapShot	From the Washington Capitals' mascot
Spartacat	The mascot of the Ottawa Senators shares this name
Stanley	In honor of the Florida Panthers' mascot, Stanley C. Panther
Stinger	Inspired by the Columbus Blue Jackets' mascot
Thunderbug	The mascot of the Tampa Bay Lightning shares this name
Victor	From the Vegas Golden Knights' mascot, Chance the Golden Gila Monster, whose creator was Victor the Viking
Wildwing	Named for the mascot of the Anaheim Ducks
Youppi	From the Montreal Canadiens' mascot, originally created for the Montreal Expos
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