The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club is proud to have the support of their mascots both on and off the field. Nanook and Punter participate in numerous events around Edmonton each year, and love to be a part of the action. Look for them on the sidelines cheering on the guys in Green and Gold at every Eskimo home game! If you are interested in having Nanook and/or Punter at your community event, please send the event information (including time and date) to community@esks.com.

Nanook

Non-Import
Position:  Mascot (Locker room protector/ Mentor)
Home town: Arctic Circle
Height: 10 hands
Weight: s for no one
Acquired: Signed as a free agent in 1997.

History: Nanook was born in Northern Canada, somewhere in the Arctic Circle. In his youth, Nanook grew tired of his quiet, lonely, icy home - he knew he was destined for bigger and better things. One winter day, Nanook left his sleuth and began on a journey that would eventually lead him to Edmonton. Traveling south, Nanook passed through town after town, finding that the Northern Albertans were especially friendly, even offering the bear some food to eat or a cave to spend the night. One fateful afternoon, Nanook came upon a sign that read "City of Champions". This was the capital of Alberta - Nanook felt instantly that this was his home. As he roamed the streets of Edmonton, it suddenly grew dark and cold - a blizzard was coming! Nanook found shelter in the biggest, strongest looking building he could find - Commonwealth Stadium. He snuck his way into a warm dark room, where above the door was a phrase: "Once an Eskimo, Always an Eskimo". In the spring, Nanook was awoken from his hibernation by the Eskimo training staff who had come to get the locker room and equipment ready for Training Camp. They took him under their wings and welcomed the bear as their new Mascot - and even had the fans select his name!

Today: Nanook spends his off-season protecting the locker room. Every spring, Nanook sheds his winter pounds at Eskimo training camp, buffing up for a new season of Eskimo Football. Nanook loves his job as defender of the Eskimo Empire and protector of his home turf, Commonwealth Stadium.

Likes: Exercising, playing with kids, and most of all - winning!

Dislikes: Horses, gophers, birds, all felines, planes, boats

Favorite Eskimo Moment: Proudly hoisting the Grey Cup in 2005.

Punter

Import
Position: Mascot (#1 Fan / CFL Tough Guy)
Home town: Ada, Ohio
Height: 6'
Weight: 15 psi
Acquired: Drafted out of Chicago, Illinois in 2004.

History: Punter was created in May of 2004 as result of a manufacturer's error at the Wilson football factory in Ohio. The workers skipped a decimal point and a giant football was created! Punter knew he was different than all the other footballs, and felt like he didn't belong at the factory. He searched and searched for sports teams all over the world, and one day came across the legendary Edmonton Eskimos. Once he saw a photo of Commonwealth Stadium - the biggest and best stadium in the CFL - he knew he had found his calling! Punter immediately signed on with the team and met Nanook, who taught him the "Eskimo Way". His excitement and enthusiasm fit right in with the Green and Gold.

Today:  Punter spends his off-season relaxing on the beach and working on his dark-brown leathery tan. But once spring comes, look out - this ball of energy can't wait to get back on the field and dominate the CFL!

Likes: Showing off, wrestling, bugging Nanook, and beating opponents

Dislikes: The colours red, light green, yellow, orange, and all shades of blue

Favorite Eskimo Moment: Jumping in the Hot Tub during a game.