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.