Bender takes the ice: New Admirals puppy gets rink time

Milwaukee Admirals players, from left, Josh Wilkens, Anthony Richard and Mathieu Oliver play with Bender, the new team pooch, on Tuesday. The team dog was also celebrating his 9-week-old birthday.

The Milwaukee Admirals' new team dog, Bender, holds his first official news conference Tuesday, on his 9-week birthday.

Milwaukee Admirals player Cole Schneider gets a kiss from Bender, the new team pooch, on Tuesday.

Bender makes his debut on the ice during the Milwaukee Admirals team practice Tuesday.

Milwaukee Admirals goalie Troy Grosenick, from Brookfield, goes one on one with Bender, the new team dog.

Bender visits the Milwaukee Admirals locker room Tuesday.

Bender cozies up with 3-year-old Ryder Rallo, the son of assistant coach Greg Rallo, while visiting the Milwaukee Admirals team Tuesday.

Owner Jaymee Ebbers holds Bender, the new Milwaukee Admirals team dog, on Tuesday.

Owner Jaymee Ebbers holds Bender, the new Milwaukee Admirals team dog.

Bender makes himself at home in the Milwaukee Admirals locker room Tuesday.

Milwaukee Admirals goalie Troy Grosenick, from Brookfield, holds Bender, the new team dog.