WATCH: Chipmunk steals show during Gary Bettman’s ESPN interview

By Jesse Reed

·Updated: June 15, 2020

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was on ESPN’s SportsCenter with other pro sports commissioners Monday night. The purpose of the appearance was to give fans an update on the league for a “The Return of Sports” special.

That’s when an adorable chipmunk stole the show.

Gary Bettman with a special guest during his spot. #NHL pic.twitter.com/tbZDgIHoc8
— Alan Hahn (@alanhahn) June 16, 2020

The squirrel in Gary Bettman’s backyard for the win pic.twitter.com/jjbkwyrYiJ
— Rob Taub (@RTaub_) June 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/AgentADRex/status/1272701642098520064

Shout out to the chipmunk behind Gary Bettman.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) June 16, 2020

Knowing exactly when to get into the frame: Bettman’s chipmunk pic.twitter.com/Fv9LtNsyRa
— Matt Meusel (@MattMeusel) June 16, 2020

https://twitter.com/ThtFilmStudent/status/1272706799431540736

The chipmunk photobombing Bettman on @espn right now is great!! @NHL @PR_NHL #ReturnToPlay #NHL pic.twitter.com/2dMAIihO6z
— Todd Stoudenmire (@tmstoude) June 16, 2020

Oh, and apparently hockey is coming back soon, which is all kinds of awesome. Here’s a bit more about one of the cities set to host NHL games sometime (hopefully) soon.