An Alberta junior hockey team has brought a heavenly idea to the ice with an angel mascot that stares down the opposing team’s players while they sit in the sin bin.

As reported by ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski this week, when it comes to their opponents, the Spruce Grove Saints are getting innovative with their shame game.

The British Columbia Hockey League outfit has had Chucky the Angel as its mascot since 2019 — complete with a halo over his head and wings on his back.

Silent judgement

Chucky has new angelic duties for home games this season. Whenever a visiting player is in the penalty box during a TV timeout, the mascot skates over and stands in front of the glass, silently judging the player as fans watch in delight.

ESPN said the mascot has done this move three times this season, in

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