Nothing puts a smile on our faces quite like seeing dogs hit the ice with hockey players.

Sometimes, combinations of two things that are universally loved don't go well together, but that's not the case with hockey and dogs.  As soon as a dog steps on the ice, the cuteness meter instantly gets cranked up to 100 and we immediately start smiling.

If you're like us and love dogs and hockey, then you'll love this video the Charlotte Checkers shared with the world from their practice on Wednesday.

If that doesn't put a smile on your face, nothing will.

It should be mandatory, in our opinion, for dogs to take the ice for practice at minimum one time per week with professional teams.

(H/T: Charlotte Checkers)