daveindc Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 13 minutes ago, BellaSpurs said: It also sounds ridiculous, just go with Chinooks, sounds pretty good tbh Why does it sound ridiculous to you? Chinook would work too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_DietDrPepper_ Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, daveindc said: Why does it sound ridiculous to you? Chinook would work too though. Seattle King Salmon sounds weirdly singular, and not like Sockeye. It sounds like one king salmon, king salmons also sounds weird. And it sounds extremely minor league, it sounds like a joke, salmon Kings is better but still, sounds like a actual king named salmon or a king of the salmon. Follow the NFA, and My Baseball League here: https://ahsports.boardhost.com/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTConcepts Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 No more two worded team names. Call 'em the Sockeye, Evergreens, or Kraken and call it a day. "You ain't gonna learn what you don't wanna know..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveindc Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, BellaSpurs said: Seattle King Salmon sounds weirdly singular, and not like Sockeye. It sounds like one king salmon, king salmons also sounds weird. And it sounds extremely minor league, it sounds like a joke, salmon Kings is better but still, sounds like a actual king named salmon or a king of the salmon. So you're saying it sound ridiculous because salmon sounds singular, and sounds even more singular than sockeye? I think most people familiar with the word salmon know that the plural is also salmon. "Salmon Kings" was brought up by someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, daveindc said: Salmon Kings or King Salmon? I think King Salmon sounds different enough from Kings. The owner of the Golden Knights revealed that his initial preference- the Black Knights- got resistance from the NHL because it got too close to the name “Blackhawks” for their liking. If that’s the standard the NHL is working with? Then nothing involving the name “Kings” or “King” is going to work. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumptious Ham Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 41 minutes ago, Ice_Cap said: The owner of the Golden Knights revealed that his initial preference- the Black Knights- got resistance from the NHL because it got too close to the name “Blackhawks” for their liking. If that’s the standard the NHL is working with? Then nothing involving the name “Kings” or “King” is going to work. It was a hawk theme Vegas was after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Brian in Boston said: I know that the league received a lot of blowback over the generous expansion draft terms that were extended to the Vegas Golden Knights, but making NHL Seattle play shorthanded every shift seems like an overreaction. So is it five PLUS the goalie?! God, I know so little about hockey On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Yeah, you don't count the goalie in strength, just skaters. Hence, "five-on-three," not "six-on-four," and "six-on-five" when it's still six players per side. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 On 6/6/2019 at 7:56 PM, BellaSpurs said: Too bad they’ll fumble the whole thing and go with Kraken or Sasquatch bc it’s “cool and trendy” I kind of doubt it. While it's possible, these colors just scream Sockeyes or Chinooks On 6/7/2019 at 8:12 AM, gosioux76 said: The fact that this is even something we have to think about makes this branding a challenge. Not insurmountable, but awkward. Or maybe it's just me. I wouldn't argue that. Eh, I see an argument for awkward, but it's just a wording issue. There's not appropriation, conflicting branding, or kitschy angle to it. Calling it a challenge feels like a bit of a stretch. 17 hours ago, Ice_Cap said: The Los Angeles Kings exist so the above just isn’t happening. Ding, ding, ding. A shiny penny for the lad. All in all, Sockeyes (although Chinooks is growing on me) is serviceable. More importantly, it seems like something that will resonate with the locals. Just like with Nashville's gold bent or Carolina's new double flag alternate, it can be a hit with the local fans while still not landing with the general public. It's an angle some people don't give enough creedence, in these discussions. The bottom line is appealing to the people you're targeting with your merch. Brandings that pull a '91 Sharks and transcend the local market are the exception, and usually happen by accident. Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypower Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 What does Chinooks mean in the context of Seattle/PNW? And where did the name come from in this thread, is it something they’re considering? Chinooks mean something here in the Calgary/Southern Alberta area and there’s a youth soccer organization here called Chinooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, monkeypower said: What does Chinooks mean in the context of Seattle/PNW? And where did the name come from in this thread, is it something they’re considering? Chinooks mean something here in the Calgary/Southern Alberta area and there’s a youth soccer organization here called Chinooks. Chinook Salmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorMade Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 52 minutes ago, monkeypower said: What does Chinooks mean in the context of Seattle/PNW? And where did the name come from in this thread, is it something they’re considering? Chinooks mean something here in the Calgary/Southern Alberta area and there’s a youth soccer organization here called Chinooks. The Chinook are an indigenous tribe from the pacific northwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
406Cane Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Is the Totems name still in play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 No to 'Salmon Kings' we've been down that road before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel75 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I have to admit i’ve never heard the word sockeyes before all this discussion. We don’t have Sockeyes in Kokomo, or do we? I’m clearly not a fan of eating or catching fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 4 hours ago, TaylorMade said: The Chinook are an indigenous tribe from the pacific northwest. So long as the branding made it clear that the name referred to salmon, and they avoided tribal imagery completely, I don't think there would be any issue. I could completely understand why a member of their management might err on the side of caution and say no, altogether, in light of recent headaches and woes experienced by other franchises. Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 8 hours ago, BeerGuyJordan said: Ding, ding, ding. A shiny penny for the lad. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Cesarano Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, daniel75 said: I have to admit i’ve never heard the word sockeyes before all this discussion. Similarly, I have to admit that I didn't know the word "marlin" before the N.L. expansion team was named. I made it to 26 years old without having heard of the fish. More surprising is that I somehow had not heard the name of the minor league team that went by that nickname until the late 1980s, even though I knew rather a lot about minor league baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerGuyJordan Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, Ice_Cap said: I wasn't being sarcastic, I was saying you hit the nail on the head. Thunder Bay Lynx - International Hockey Association (2 seasons, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2018 Xtreme Cup Champions) | Houston Armadillos - Major League Hockey (2 seasons, 2016-18) | Minnesota Muskies - North American Basketball Association (1 season, 2017-2018) | Louisville Thoroughbreds - United League of Baseball (1 season, 2017, 2017 United Cup Champions) | Las Vegas Thunderbirds - International Basketball League (1 season, 2016-17, 2017 Champions) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMcD29 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 15 minutes ago, Ferdinand Cesarano said: Similarly, I have to admit that I didn't know the word "marlin" before the N.L. expansion team was named. I made it to 26 years old without having heard of the fish. More surprising is that I somehow had not heard the name of the minor league team that went by that nickname until the late 1980s, even though I knew rather a lot about minor league baseball. Twitter: @RyanMcD29 // College Crosse: Where I write, chat, and infograph lacrosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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