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Meet Bryce, the Utah Mammoth’s next service dog in training

The 11-week-old Lab will make his public debut at Delta Center on November 12. Hockey crowds are part of his training with America’s VetDogs.
By Salt & Seek EditorialPublished 1 min read

When the Utah Mammoth host the St. Louis Blues in Salt Lake City on Thursday, an 11-week-old black Labrador named Bryce will be getting used to the crowd. For a puppy learning to stay calm around strangers, a home game is practice.

The Mammoth introduced Bryce on Monday, November 9. Named for Bryce Canyon National Park, he’s the second puppy the team is helping raise with America First Credit Union and the nonprofit America’s VetDogs. Their first, Archie, was paired with an Army veteran in March.

What Bryce will learn in Utah

For the next 14 to 18 months, Bryce will practice basic skills and get comfortable around people at select games and community events. Fans can follow his progress and find future appearances through @SEGCommunity on Instagram.

After that, Bryce will head to the nonprofit’s New York campus for formal training. The goal is to match him with a veteran, active-duty service member or first responder with a disability. The recipient pays nothing for the dog.

Meet Bryce on the team’s site Check service dog eligibility