We couldn't resist going to see the Pirates' preseason game last night and hope to see more of this during the regular season (which opens Friday night).

The kids spent the first few minutes chatting about the ice looking different this year -- the center line has diamonds instead of a filled line and the Ducks have a new logo.

The various mascots were out in force last night with Salty Pete, Crackers, Mercy Bear and Oakie. But L. and her little friend (who we ran into at the game and ended up sitting with) didn't recognize "Buck" the pink pig. None of the people around us seemed to know who he was either.

Do you know who this pig is?