02-08-2025
Sea Bears hard launch Nanuq as Churchill's mascot partner
Nanuq is interacting with audience members during Winnipeg Sea Bears' game against Saskatchewan Rattlers on August 1, 2025. (Zach Kitchen/CTV News)
In celebration of National Girlfriend Day, the Winnipeg Sea Bears officially introduced a new member to their mascot family: Nanuq.
The team unveiled Nanuq on Friday during its game against Saskatchewan Rattlers, sporting jersey number 43 — inverse of Churchill's iconic number 34.
The announcement came via a social media post featuring a video chronicling Churchill's romantic journey, culminating in a 'hard launch' of his relationship with Nanuq.
The video shows the two mascots sharing sweet moments, from exchanging flowers to playing basketball and enjoying a date night.
CTV News has reached out to the Sea Bears for more details about Nanuq and is awaiting a response.
