Overview

• At halftime of the Aug. 11 game against the Connecticut Sun at Chase Center, the Valkyries revealed Violet the raven as their official mascot after she ‘hatched’ from a violet, gold-speckled egg earlier that morning.
• The introduction capped a multi-day promotional stunt that featured a mysterious egg outside the arena, wildlife expert Kenny Elvin’s examination of its unique coloring, scattered violet feathers and fan binocular giveaways for ‘Bird Watchers Night.’
• In team press materials, Violet is cast as a messenger in the franchise’s ‘Ballhalla’ Norse-mythology narrative, gathering knowledge on her flights to aid the Valkyrie warriors.
• Fans at the sold-out game praised Violet’s yellow glasses, cheerleader uniform and dance routine as she cartwheeled and strutted across the court.
• Buoyed by the halftime spectacle, the Valkyries secured a 74-57 victory over the Sun, extending their sellout streak at Chase Center this season.