Remember when New Haven had its own fearsome AHL squad? From 1997 to 1999, the Beast of New Haven prowled the ice at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, bringing minor-league hockey back to the Elm City after a four-year drought. As the affiliate for both the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers, this short-lived but unforgettable team embraced the city's gothic vibe — inspired by the stone gargoyles perched on Yale's buildings and New Haven's historic architecture. That purple, winged beast with its jagged claws, glowing red eyes, fanged grin, and perch in front of a blazing yellow moon became one of the most haunting and iconic logos in hockey history, striking fear (and a ton of "what the heck is that?!" reactions) into opponents and fans alike. This insulated travel mug resurrects the legend with the classic design: the snarling gargoyle gripping its perch, framed by that fluorescent moon, and "BEAST OF NEW HAVEN" roaring below in bold, distressed lettering. It's a portable slice of late-'90s Connecticut hockey nostalgia — for former Coliseum diehards who still miss the Beastmania, AHL historians who know the logo's rep as one of the creepiest ever, or anyone who loves a team that went full gothic monster mode before folding in '99.Double-wall stainless steel keeps your coffee hot (or your rink-side brew cold) for hours, with a comfy handle and spill-resistant lid — perfect for commutes through New Haven, tailgates at the old Coliseum site, or sipping while you hunt down grainy highlight clips. Wear your Beast pride on your mug and spark those "Remember the Beast?!" stories. Because some teams don't just play — they haunt the ice forever.
.: Material: 100% stainless steel with a glossy white enamel finish
.: One size: 14 oz (0.41 l)
.: Inner plastic insulation
.: Spill-resistant snap-on cap and screw-on bottom
.: Stipple print texture
.: Blank product sourced from China
.: Please note: Hand wash only
.: BPA-free
Remember when New Haven had its own fearsome AHL squad? From 1997 to 1999, the Beast of New Haven prowled the ice at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, bringing minor-league hockey back to the Elm City after a four-year drought. As the affiliate for both the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers, this short-lived but unforgettable team embraced the city's gothic vibe — inspired by the stone gargoyles perched on Yale's buildings and New Haven's historic architecture. That purple, winged beast with its jagged claws, glowing red eyes, fanged grin, and perch in front of a blazing yellow moon became one of the most haunting and iconic logos in hockey history, striking fear (and a ton of "what the heck is that?!" reactions) into opponents and fans alike. This insulated travel mug resurrects the legend with the classic design: the snarling gargoyle gripping its perch, framed by that fluorescent moon, and "BEAST OF NEW HAVEN" roaring below in bold, distressed lettering. It's a portable slice of late-'90s Connecticut hockey nostalgia — for former Coliseum diehards who still miss the Beastmania, AHL historians who know the logo's rep as one of the creepiest ever, or anyone who loves a team that went full gothic monster mode before folding in '99.Double-wall stainless steel keeps your coffee hot (or your rink-side brew cold) for hours, with a comfy handle and spill-resistant lid — perfect for commutes through New Haven, tailgates at the old Coliseum site, or sipping while you hunt down grainy highlight clips. Wear your Beast pride on your mug and spark those "Remember the Beast?!" stories. Because some teams don't just play — they haunt the ice forever.
.: Material: 100% stainless steel with a glossy white enamel finish
.: One size: 14 oz (0.41 l)
.: Inner plastic insulation
.: Spill-resistant snap-on cap and screw-on bottom
.: Stipple print texture
.: Blank product sourced from China
.: Please note: Hand wash only
.: BPA-free
