Gritty, Philadelphia Flyers mascot, turns 5!

The Philadelphia Flyers' mascot, Gritty, performs before an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Philadelphia.

Bruins Flyers Hockey

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty in an Easter Bunny outfit warms up the crowd during an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Bruins won 5-3.

Hurricanes Flyers Hockey

Philadelphia Flyers' mascot, Gritty, performs before an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia.

Flyers Getting Gritty Hockey

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers' mascot, left, and the Philly Phanatic dance during a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, in Philadelphia. Gritty's been loved and lampooned, swept into politics and become the orange face that launched a 1,000 memes. There's little need to play 82 games this season to find the NHL rookie of the year: it's Gritty.

Congress Hockey

Olympic Gold Medalist hockey player Haley Skarupa talks a selfie with the NHL Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty, during the National Hockey League (NHL) and bipartisan Congressional Hockey Caucus briefing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019. The Caucus discussed how hockey supports increased interest in, and access to, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for 5-8th grade students.

Predators Flyers Hockey

The Philadelphia Flyers' mascot, Gritty, performs before an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Blackhawks Flyers Hockey

Philadelphia Flyers' mascot Gritty comes down from the rafters prior to the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 4-0.

Virus Outbreak Pennsylvania

Gov. Tom Wolf gives the thumbs up to Philadelphia Flyers' mascot, Gritty, during a news conference encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, in Philadelphia, Monday, May 3, 2021.

Blackhawks Flyers Hockey

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty performs during an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Philadelphia.

Islanders Flyers Hockey

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty in action during an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 3-2.