Players Celebrate National Dog Day

Players that also happen to be proud parents to their canine companions took to Twitter today to celebrate National Dog Day.

Players Celebrate National Dog Day

August 26th marks National Dog Day, an occasion dedicated to appreciating man’s best friend. Many NHLPA members are proud parents to their canine companions. Today they took to Twitter in order to celebrate the day and share photos of their dogs with their fans on social media.

Happy National Dog Day from Henry and Louis @NHL @NHLFlames @babycupcake84 pic.twitter.com/7xB6H3P1L1

. @NHL @BluejacketsNHL my dog Easton is my biggest fan #nationaldogday pic.twitter.com/LWqIYLZyQo

#HappyNationalDogDay to my best doggie friend Gustl! His parents are pretty cool as well @AnzeKopitar @DomincInes pic.twitter.com/IUvfAt6icj

.@NathanGerbe14's dog Johnny Cash supporting the #Canes on #NationalDogDay. pic.twitter.com/8OSqvsXgWU

Here is Wild defenseman @JonBlum7 with his dogs Teddy & Freddy. Tweet us pics of your #hockeydogs! #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/fVqCivH1Tv

.@PKSubban1, we've found your cutest fan. ^ER "@alex_biron: bigg habs fan here @CanadiensMTL @NHL #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/KsXNsjJpgm"

By popular demand... Sharp and his pal Shooter: http://t.co/URMhe0tB9I #NationalDogDay pic.twitter.com/fkOXvf2DoZ

Happy #NationalDogDay! From Stanley and Vez! pic.twitter.com/dp5kWDjFw4

For more information on National Dog Day, visit www.nationaldogday.com. You can also join in on the canine appreciation festivities and post photos of your own furry companions!