Traditions & Rivalries
Petey Griffin
Section titled “Petey Griffin”Petey Griffin is the official Canisius mascot. The griffin combines the qualities of an eagle and lion, and Canisius describes Petey with eagle-like wings and a lion’s tail.
Blue and gold
Section titled “Blue and gold”Blue and gold are the traditional Canisius colors and the dominant palette across Golden Griffins athletics.
Spirit squads
Section titled “Spirit squads”Game-day spirit includes the Blue & Gold Brigade, Cheer Team, Dance Griffs and C-Block.
Niagara rivalry
Section titled “Niagara rivalry”The Canisius–Niagara rivalry is branded as the Battle of the Bridge. Current standings and scoring details are linked from the GoGriffs athletics navigation.