NHL players posing with puppies is a trend we can easily get behind. Taking a cue from the Washington Capitals, many of the Chicago Blackhawks posed for a puppy calendar recently to raise awareness and funds for a good cause.

The calendar, due out in 2014, will benefit Chicago Loves Pitts, a charity started by Blackhawks forward Bryan Bickell and his wife Amanda. The organization works to promote awareness for pit bulls and works with them to assist abused children.

Bickell posted a few pictures on his Intstagram account recently of the team cuddling some puppies.

CSN Chicago producer Sarah Lauch also grabbed this shot of Captain Serious looking not so serious.

It’s all just flat out adorable.

For more cuteness, watch the 2014 calendar shoot teaser video.

2014 Calendar Shoot Teaser from Bryan & Amanda Bickell on Vimeo