The soon-to-be Hartford Yard Goats enlisted fans to choose their new name and now the team is doing the same for its mascot.
The Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies is kicking off a naming contest Tuesday. Fans can visit the Yard Goats website to see a picture of the new mascot and submit name suggestions through July 21.
The fan with the winning submission will receive two season tickets for the Yard Goats' inaugural season in 2016 and will be invited to attend the mascot's unveiling in the fall.
"Our mascot will be a very important part of the Hartford Yard Goats identity. Our new mascot will represent and capture the fun and excitement that fans of all ages will have at Dunkin’ Donuts Park," Yard Goats General Manager Tim Restall said in a statement Tuesday.
The Yard Goats revealed their official logo and team colors last week at the XL Center in Hartford. The team, now playing its final season as the New Britain Rock Cats, will rebrand upon moving to the capital city next year.
