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The Winnipeg Jets need your help to name their new security puppy

By Cara Bahniuk

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November 7, 2017 4:56 pm

Winnipeg’s security team at Bell MTS Place has a new addition: a puppy for extra cuddles… er, I mean protection.

The only thing the intimidating puppy needs is an appropriately intimidating name. The Jets have been fielding suggestions.

As of now, there are four options that are finalists.

  • Benny: the name of the original Jets mascot during the 80s and 90s.
  • Lenny/Kroppy: named after World War II veteran Len Kropioski who was a longtime Jets season ticket holder and passed away before this season at age 98.
  • Ducky: nickname of former Jets forward Dale Hawerchuk.
  • Scout: I think this is just an option because its cute.

Of course Twitter took naming matters into their own hands.

If you want to vote for the real options, you can do so at winnipegjets.com/puppy until 11:59pm CT on November 8.

This is my dream come true.

11/10 Update: The Jets have formally announced that their new security puppy has been named Lenny.

Lenny’s namesake was a World War II veteran called Len Kropioski who passed away at 98 before the season began. Kropioski was a longtime season ticket holder and made a two-and-a-half hour drive from Kenora to the Bell MTS Place for every Jets home game. When he passed away, the Jets and many fans and players honored him.

Now Kropioski’s legacy will live on in this adorable puppy. It appears the pup is having a great time so far.

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