tBBP Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 1 hour ago, TaylorMade said: Or they were put in there specifically to try and drive a specific name forward. It's the Hornberger System. Exactly. Those other names were put there to put Smitty's favorite choice forward. Spoiler Yeti(s). Quote *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...
FinsUp1214 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 The survey has been released, as well as some information on the overall process. I tried copying the link here, but after having taken the survey the link redirects me to the team’s website, so the link within this Deseret News article should take others to the original page: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2024/05/08/what-will-utahs-nhl-team-be-called-survey/ It looks like this first round will be 20(!) names to choose from (you can choose up to four names), and no bracket as of yet. That may happen after the list is narrowed down. The bad news: it appears the team will take thier time and will not release the logos and colors until the 2025-26 season. The article and survey both state they will wear generic “UTAH” sweaters for season 1. The names on the survey include: Utah Glaciers Utah Mammoth Utah Caribou Utah Powder Utah Squall Utah Ice Utah HC Utah Freeze Utah Frost Utah Hive Utah Swarm Utah Mountaineers Utah Venom Utah Canyons Utah Yeti Utah Black Diamonds Utah Outlaws Utah Fury Utah Blast Utah Blizzard Edit: I should note that I voted for Black Diamonds, Caribou, Mammoth, and Yeti. I wish it were ranked voting, as I’d have indicated that exact order as my preference, but I’m glad to have gotten to vote at all! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 They need to quit playing around...it's gonna be Yeti(s). I don't know why they keep acting like it ain't gonna be... 3 Quote *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...
DJT Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I voted for Outlaws, Swarm, Yeti, Mammoth. No plurals on Yeti or Mammoths. Really wish they didn’t have to do a generic season but I guess taking time on the look is more important. Don’t want it rushed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 There’s nothing even close to being as good as Black Diamonds. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but perfect for a team in the mountains that doesn’t want to ape too much of the Avs identity. In fact, some of the best skiiers/snowboarders in the world basically specialize in outrunning huge avalanches they’ve triggered. It would sort of be a perfect one-up to them on top of being a really solid brand choice. But this league is a circus, so of course it’s gonna be Yeti. 7 2 Quote 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...
Haz_Matt Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I voted for Outlaws, Swarm, Mammoth and Venom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Nope, it's going to be the Utah Powder. I can feel it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 4 minutes ago, Morgan33 said: Nope, it's going to be the Utah Powder. I can feel it . Adam Ruzicka is so mad right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 @FiddySicks, I had to look up what Black Diamonds even meant in that context, because I had no clue, even after reading your post. (Full disclosure: I ain't never skiied in my life.) Apparently it's a ski run. So would I then be to guess that the nickname would be the name of the actual slope itself?? (Unless they try to double- or even triple-entendre it incorporating the actual signage, the pike itself, and the gemstones. ) Anyway, I also found this image: From that I pull black, sky blue, snow white, and [pick some shade of] brown. While not all that distinctive a la a Kraken or VGK, it would be the first time a/ a major pro sports team has paired, as a primary colorway, a/ black with light blue, b/ brown with light blue, c/ black with brown, and d/ all four of those colors together (setting aside the Memphis Grizzlies' 2023 City Edition stuff). That could be an interesting colorway for either Yeti(s) or Black Diamonds... (Also, what would be the chances of/reception to that second one being shortened to just "Diamonds"?) 4 1 Quote *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...
Foxxtrot44 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 There's already a ready-made color scheme for the Black Diamonds (ignoring my earlier brilliant suggestions). 4 Quote I HATE THIS TIMELINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Black Diamonds would be a great choice. Even if it would result in the misguided and annoying insistence from a vocal minority that they use black jerseys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 4 minutes ago, Foxxtrot44 said: There's already a ready-made color scheme for the Black Diamonds (ignoring my earlier brilliant suggestions). This color scheme would weirdly work but a.) there are the symbols that aren't black diamonds and imply "bunny slope", and b.) it's gotta be a vintage outdoors outfitter aesthetic. That look is all over Huckberry these days and I can't think of a better signifier of the type of people a Utah NHL team will want to sell to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGlowin Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Black diamonds!!! "It is common for teams to let the community which they represent pick the team name when they arrive, though it won’t be a complete free-for-all, as the survey will provide guardrails." Uh since when? Quote Last updated 2/26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreamSoda Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Utah Black Diamonds Utah Canyons come on geological name!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korkie Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I voted for Black Diamonds, Yeti, Mammoth, and Caribou. I have a soft spot for Canyons and Mountaineers too. It came down to Mountaineers and Caribou for the 4th vote, but Mountaineers might be a bit long. Caribou is different and fun. Swarm and Outlaws are the most tolerable of the remaining choices. The rest are just generic or lame. Quote "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."Dr. Kelso: My son is a big baseball fan. Not so much playing it, but more the designing and sewing of uniforms.Tyler: That's neat.Dr. Kelso: No, it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 1 hour ago, tBBP said: @FiddySicks, I had to look up what Black Diamonds even meant in that context, because I had no clue, even after reading your post. (Full disclosure: I ain't never skiied in my life.) Apparently it's a ski run. So would I then be to guess that the nickname would be the name of the actual slope itself?? (Unless they try to double- or even triple-entendre it incorporating the actual signage, the pike itself, and the gemstones. ) Anyway, I also found this image: From that I pull black, sky blue, snow white, and [pick some shade of] brown. While not all that distinctive a la a Kraken or VGK, it would be the first time a/ a major pro sports team has paired, as a primary colorway, a/ black with light blue, b/ brown with light blue, c/ black with brown, and d/ all four of those colors together (setting aside the Memphis Grizzlies' 2023 City Edition stuff). That could be an interesting colorway for either Yeti(s) or Black Diamonds... (Also, what would be the chances of/reception to that second one being shortened to just "Diamonds"?) This is all correct. Basically, Black diamond level ski runs are the highest (non back country, but I wont even get into that part of it other than to say the picture you posted is backcountry skiing) recognized runs in the sport. You also have to remember that I grew up in and am back living in an Olympic level ski resort town, so that kind of aesthetic is in my blood. My dad worked for years at the local resort, and I ran a ski/board shop my first three years back up here. I’m a complete and total sucker for any of that kind of branding. And some of it is really really good. I absolutely think it could translate over to a hockey team in a sophisticated, but still very bright and fun identity (that also avoids stepping on the Avalanche too too much). There’s also a pretty smooth way you could link all of that with the Utah Olympics in 2002, which I’m sure a big chunk of hockey fans my age in Utah got their love from (which is actually what happened to me, even though I’m not in Salt Lake). It would be such a breath of fresh air to get something like that rather than just another brand catering to the lowest common denominator. Yeti(s) is a great name for a soccer team for five year olds, but it REALLY misses the mark for a team in the sport’s highest league. I also can’t imagine just how hard they would get cracked on if they just continue to be a dysfunctional extension of the Coyotes (which was a name that was a LOT more sophisticated than Yeti, and it STILL got cracked on hard because they sucked). 1 1 Quote 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...
PrimalCookie Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Not many great options - I voted for Mountaineers, Black Diamonds, Swarm, and Outlaws, but I’m not in love with any of them. I would’ve voted for Mammoths and/or Yetis, but since they made those two singular for some reason they’re off my list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 "You're the best sounding name here" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManillaToad Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 2 hours ago, FinsUp1214 said: Utah Glaciers Utah Mammoth Utah Caribou Utah Powder Utah Squall Utah Ice Utah HC Utah Freeze Utah Frost Utah Hive Utah Swarm Utah Mountaineers Utah Venom Utah Canyons Utah Yeti Utah Black Diamonds Utah Outlaws Utah Fury Utah Blast Utah Blizzard This owner has terrible taste in sports names god damn. It's 2024 and this dude is suggesting "Blast" and "Frost" 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Sands Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Wouldn't the BLACKHawks have a problem with Black Diamonds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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