Cooly – The official mascot of 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland

Cooly, the popular and unmistakable mascot, is back! Cooly was born to entertain fans at the 2009 IIHF WM in Switzerland and quickly became a crowd favourite. Cooly has been a highlight at various sporting events in Switzerland over the past 10 years. Whether at sporting events or encounters with fans – Cooly is enthusiastically received everywhere. 
 
Cooly embodies traditional Swiss values such as good-naturedness, sportiness and sporting spirit, closeness to nature and tradition.

Cooly's sweet, charming and entertaining nature makes him particularly approachable and popular.

Now Cooly is returning as the official mascot of the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, providing entertainment in the arenas and in the Official Fan Zones.

Let Cooly inspire you and experience the joy of ice hockey!

Profil

Year of birth	2009
Hometown	Zurich, Fribourg
Favorite color	red/white
Favorite song	Bastian Baker - time to shine
Hobbies	Ice hockey, dancing, taking photos
Favorite food	Swiss chocolate, fondue