I can only remember Twister as far back as 03-04 ... was it Snowbird up until then, or did Snowbirds do the first few seasons when they moved back to the E? It seems like I only remember him in the IHL, but then again I can't remember Twister that far back.
According to his Linkedin profile he also was the first Twister. Interesting:
"Mascot Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey (Information Technology and Services industry)
1995 2005 (10 years )
Performed as Clawd the Lion, Snow Bird, and Twister. Highlights include Performing at 1999 and 2000 IHL All Star Game. Performed in numerous games, parades and appearances."
IDK? I know I started watching Cincinnati hockey right around 95 or 96. I remember snowbird and I remember when they had the retirement nite for him. I also remember that same nite the brought out Twister inside the Zam. So maybe I'm just getting my years mixed up IDK? LOL I thought it was more like 1999 or 2000.