The Finnish IIHF approached Rovio for a mascot character design for the upcoming Ice Hockey World Championships in Finland 2012. I designed the Hockeybird mascot in collaboration with Artistiasu. A number of character illustrations were created for marketing, and Posti took part in the celebration by releasing a special postage stamp for the games!
Hockeybird was presented in Karjala Cup 2011.
Hockeybird postage stamp sheet.
Hockeybird stamp. Art help from Olga Budanova.
First day cover for Hockeybird stamp launch.
Hockeybird bursts through the logo.
I had a side gig working as a referee to watch Hockeybird's tail. That thing was a weapon of mass destruction.
Post card illustrations for Hockeybird launch.
