Dilbert Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 hours ago, Raptorman415 said: 1. Elk - I can already imagine people showing up with huge elk antlers to games. I think that's fun. Elk antlers at a game? That triggers my PTSD of getting hit in the eye with a waving rally towel years ago at the Liberty Bowl. No Thanks! Elk is the clear favorite though. Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Harry Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 hours ago, monkeypower said: Kind of, sort of yes. Edmonton has evergreens, heck a lot of places have evergreens, but the evergreen tree isn't really seen as a symbol of places outside of the Pacific Northwest. I'm from Calgary and I go to university in Edmonton. Never once have I thought about Edmonton and thought "oh, the place with the evergreen trees". Well yeah, I don’t think a team name has to be based on something that perfectly symbolizes the city. Otherwise Elk wouldn’t be a good choice, even if I have seen some walk down my street before in Edmonton. I can also look out my window and see two huge spruce trees in my front yard and about ten more on the yards beside mine. So, Evergreens would at least be appropriate and would be nice to pay tribute to the river valley instead of always being the “Cold City with Oil”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1.) Elk(s) 2.) Elk(s) 3.) Elk(s) 4.) Elkhounds 5.) Elk(s) 6.) If they absolutely must, Elk. 7.) Elk(s) *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptorman415 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Dilbert said: Elk antlers at a game? That triggers my PTSD of getting hit in the eye with a waving rally towel years ago at the Liberty Bowl. No Thanks! Elk is the clear favorite though. I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe, something like this instead... It's Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManillaToad Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 hours ago, officeglenn said: You can tell they're not seriously considering this one just from this description Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Remind me, because my brain's not working, but isn't there another pro sports franchise that has a name that, like Elks, foregoes the preferred plural spelling of an animal in favor of the more ear-friendly alternative? And for what it's worth, most dictionaries allow for "elks" as an accepted plural, if not the preferred plural. I'm not sure why they don't just go for it as Elks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, gosioux76 said: Remind me, because my brain's not working, but isn't there another pro sports franchise that has a name that, like Elks, foregoes the preferred plural spelling of an animal in favor of the more ear-friendly alternative? And for what it's worth, most dictionaries allow for "elks" as an accepted plural, if not the preferred plural. I'm not sure why they don't just go for it as Elks. Here’s to hoping we get Meese for Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, DNAsports said: Here’s to hoping we get Meese for Moose Edmonton Eelks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, gosioux76 said: Remind me, because my brain's not working, but isn't there another pro sports franchise that has a name that, like Elks, foregoes the preferred plural spelling of an animal in favor of the more ear-friendly alternative? There's the Manitoba Moose, and I think you can put Seattle Kraken in that category as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobbi Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 23 minutes ago, gosioux76 said: Remind me, because my brain's not working, but isn't there another pro sports franchise that has a name that, like Elks, foregoes the preferred plural spelling of an animal in favor of the more ear-friendly alternative? And for what it's worth, most dictionaries allow for "elks" as an accepted plural, if not the preferred plural. I'm not sure why they don't just go for it as Elks. Maple Leafs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, Gobbi said: Maple Leafs? That's what I'm thinking of. Not an animal of course, but I just couldn't pull it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycast Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 21 hours ago, Raptorman415 said: Here's my list with explanation 1. Elk - I can already imagine people showing up with huge elk antlers to games. I think that's fun. Yea, this right here. I'm not a hunter, so forgive my lack of knowledge as I've only seen this in movies and whatnot, but folks clacking together to smaller antlers like they do to attract them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 49 minutes ago, Chromatic said: Edmonton Eelks It's like when WWE can't trademark something, they just double up on the first or last letter. Iiconics or Riott Squad for example. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 19 hours ago, Skycast said: Yea, this right here. I'm not a hunter, so forgive my lack of knowledge as I've only seen this in movies and whatnot, but folks clacking together to smaller antlers like they do to attract them. It was mentioned earlier in the thread, but I still like the idea of some sort of elk horn design for the helmet, with the EE logo moved to the shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptorman415 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Skycast said: Yea, this right here. I'm not a hunter, so forgive my lack of knowledge as I've only seen this in movies and whatnot, but folks clacking together to smaller antlers like they do to attract them. I could see them fake rattling antlers and elk calls being used like how cowbells and horns are used around the league. Their sitting on a little goldmine for fans here with the Elk name if you ask me. 1 hour ago, gosioux76 said: It was mentioned earlier in the threat, but I still like the idea of some sort of elk horn design for the helmet, with the EE logo moved to the shoulders. I just checked up Edmonton Elk on the google and got this as a result from an apparent twitter user. I don't think it looks bad as an alternate. It's Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingjai Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 10:21 AM, gosioux76 said: Remind me, because my brain's not working, but isn't there another pro sports franchise that has a name that, like Elks, foregoes the preferred plural spelling of an animal in favor of the more ear-friendly alternative? And for what it's worth, most dictionaries allow for "elks" as an accepted plural, if not the preferred plural. I'm not sure why they don't just go for it as Elks. A helpful precedent for your case is CU, who uses the more ear-friendly Buffaloes when Buffalo is probably the preferred plural in American English. For what it's worth, I grew up in Yellowstone Country where elk and buffalo are pretty commonplace, and I always use "elk" and "buffalo" as the plural. Because I use elk as the plural when referring to the animal, hearing the word "elks" or especially "The Elks" makes exclusively think of the Elks Lodge. Visit my store on REDBUBBLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumptious Ham Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I'm dying for Elk(s), but it's all anticlimactic if they are keeping the EE oval. I like the name for logo and helmet possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousG Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 11:40 AM, Raptorman415 said: I could see them fake rattling antlers and elk calls being used like how cowbells and horns are used around the league. Their sitting on a little goldmine for fans here with the Elk name if you ask me. I just checked up Edmonton Elk on the google and got this as a result from an apparent twitter user. I don't think it looks bad as an alternate. The helmet is phenomenal but hard pass on the logo-uniform My teamsNCAA: Washington StateMLB: Seattle MarinersNFL: Seattle SeahawksNBA: Portland TrailblazersEPL: Liverpool FCMLS: Seattle Sounders FCNHL: Pittsburgh Penguins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFirestormToPurify Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 2:40 PM, Raptorman415 said: I could see them fake rattling antlers and elk calls being used like how cowbells and horns are used around the league. Their sitting on a little goldmine for fans here with the Elk name if you ask me. I just checked up Edmonton Elk on the google and got this as a result from an apparent twitter user. I don't think it looks bad as an alternate. Wow that helmet would look GOOD. And a great way to distance themselves a bit further from the GB Packers. What are the odds of them doing something like that, though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I like the helmet but I couldn't see anything but flames upon each glance, especially from the front view of the helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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