Video showed the bear charging toward the mascot, splashing water, as a person on the crew could be heard saying "Oh my God" off camera.

Seattle Kraken mascot Buoy and forward John Hayden had a close call with a bear during a video shoot in Alaska.

NHL mascots receive their fair share of appreciation for the work they do all year round to build the atmosphere during games and help with marketing, but after a recent scary incident, the appreciation should increase.