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“Chilly” comes from a distinguished family of canines and war heroes. His Great Great Grandog Colonel “Ace” led the Air Force in several air-raids over enemy territory in WWI. He received the Purple Heart and distinguished service award for saving his bomber crew after a crash landing behind enemy lines.
His Grandog, Sgt. Zam, went down in the history books for completing over 56 missions during WWII. His father Chill E. Dog, Sr. has made his mark in the entertainment world as being a stunt double for Rin Tin Tin and also staring in his last movie K-9 with Jim Belushi. Chill E., Sr. was recognized for his dashing moves, quick reflexes, brilliant escapes and crime fighting which were passed along to now world renowned K-9 “Chilly”.
“Chilly” was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island where he looked up to his father and wanted to achieve the greatness of his relatives. “Chilly” attended DePawUniversity where he graduated with high honors in Human and Sports Entertainment. After receiving his degree, “Chilly” was immediately contacted and was named the official mascot of the Houston Aeros Hockey Club.
Since "Chilly" started with the Houston Aeros he took the IHL by storm, and now the AHL. With two championships under his belt in '99(IHL-Turner Cup) & '03(AHL-Calder Cup)Houston's lovable mascot has made his way into the hearts of fans and entertainment. "Chilly" has made a mark in-arena, community and television. "Chilly's" in-arena stunts have captured the eyes of many fans such as the opening entrance in 1998-1999 when he jumped a 3 1/2 foot ramp with a four wheeled ATV. That same year "Chilly" rappelled down from the top of "The Summit" glorifying his entrance. "Chilly" has made a mark in the local television stations appearing with coaches and players for many charitable broadcast and telethons; "Chilly" has also appeared on ESPN, ESPN2 and Good Morning America."Chilly" has been named number one mascot in the AHL as well as in Houston(Houston four years in a row)."Chilly" has been an All-Star for the past 10 years,(IHL)Orlando '99,(IHL)Houston '00,(IHL)Chicago '01,(AHL)St.John '02, (AHL)Portland '03, (AHL)Grand Rapids '04, (AHL)Manchester '05, (AHL)Manitoba '06, (AHL)Toronto '07, (AHL)Binghamton '08.. With "Chilly", entertainment to fans is his first priority.
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