mfoster Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Not sure I like this.The team is out of Cody, yet went with a regionalized name that could lead folks to wonder if it's in Jackson. Personally, I don't like regional place names for low level/small market teams.Then there's the logo itself. I think it's a little busy. I'm not sure there's a need for so many elements, especially the "Wyoming's Team" motto.Still, at least it's professionally done, which is more than I can say for a lot of Jr. B logos.Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingjai Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Not sure I like this.The team is out of Cody, yet went with a regionalized name that could lead folks to wonder if it's in Jackson. Personally, I don't like regional place names for low level/small market teams.Then there's the logo itself. I think it's a little busy. I'm not sure there's a need for so many elements, especially the "Wyoming's Team" motto.Still, at least it's professionally done, which is more than I can say for a lot of Jr. B logos.Marc Cody's about as close to Yellowstone as Jackson Hole. Cody's just out of the East Entrance to the park. I grew up about an hour and a half away from Yellowstone in Idaho, so when I hear Yellowstone, I would think that West Yellowstone, MT, somehow got a hockey team. Jackson is more Tetons than Yellowstone to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Personally, I don't like regional place names for low level/small market teams.How about Black Hills for Rapid City, S.D., teams? Does that bother you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfoster Posted August 5, 2006 Author Share Posted August 5, 2006 How about Black Hills for Rapid City, S.D., teams? Does that bother you? I think the use of place names in naming/marketing strategy is often overlooked. Many times teams choose to ignore 80% - 95% of their market in favor of the a broader label that might appeal more to the other 5% - 20%. The real question is: does that 10% really need that broader place name to identify with the team, and does that outweigh any potential loss of identification to your core 90%? I don't have an answer, and I'd love to see any studies... but I suspect the overal impace is neutral to negative.Think of it this way: Would a Wichita Falls team be better off as "Texoma"? Did the Oklahoma Redhawks get any real boost from their place name change (hard to measure since they changed nicknames, leagues, and ballparks). How many cities in California could use "Central Valley," but how many fans would the team get from outside their core city? Would Indianapolis teams be better served as the "Central Indiana _______"???Of course, there are going to be examples that counter these. I think markets that are bimodal or greater are one. Temple/Killeen is commonly referred to as "Centex", and there are the Quad Cities and Tri Cities, and Hampton Roads...But to answer your question... yes, I think it's stupid.Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 See, I think Black Hills is just fine for Rapid City. People who don't know where Rapid City is know where the Black Hills are.Now, a name that bugs me coming out of my former city of residence, Bismarck: The Dakota Wizards. No way should they be called Dakota. It should be Bismarck. Dakota is just too broad for that kind of team name.I guess that my overall contention is that if not using the name of a city or town adds to confusion, then don't do it. Yellowstone and Dakota add more confusion. Black Hills, on the other hand, lessens the the confusion.That should also go for major sports. Minnesota is just fine for the Twins, Vikings, etc. Colorado is just fine for the Rockies. The Marlins, though, should be Miami, not Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred T. Jane Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Cody's about as close to Yellowstone as Jackson Hole. Cody's just out of the East Entrance to the park. I grew up about an hour and a half away from Yellowstone in Idaho, so when I hear Yellowstone, I would think that West Yellowstone, MT, somehow got a hockey team. Jackson is more Tetons than Yellowstone to me. Even when it says "Wyoming's Team" on the logo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfoster Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Even when it says "Wyoming's Team" on the logo? But what are they going to do if/when the likes of Casper, Jackson, or Cheyenne join the league? Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwtrailtrekker Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Not sure I like this.The team is out of Cody, yet went with a regionalized name that could lead folks to wonder if it's in Jackson. Personally, I don't like regional place names for low level/small market teams.Then there's the logo itself. I think it's a little busy. I'm not sure there's a need for so many elements, especially the "Wyoming's Team" motto.Still, at least it's professionally done, which is more than I can say for a lot of Jr. B logos.Marc WTF Wyoming has a NORPAC team now??? god. this league, like two years ago, when i started to go to P.S. Tomahawks Games, had 6 teams all from Wash or close to wash. huugggee expansionanyways dont like the logo i dunno how they would make it look on a blue jersey.i guess i'll have to go to a game and see how they do it.i'll post pics if i ever do see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Demonized...you never see that font in a sports logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I have to say, the logo might be a bit busy, but I like it.Heading through Cody next month. Wonder if I can snag some Merch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltravisjr Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 colors...niceplayer in Q's negative space...niceshifted letters...niceJust make the trees and glaciers simpler, and remove the gradient on the Q and I have zero problems with this.LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly97flyer Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I know this is a little off topic, but the NORPAC is a goon league, would personally never refer anyone I know up there. You want real hockey, America East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityOfWalrus Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I know this is a little off topic, but the NORPAC is a goon league, would personally never refer anyone I know up there. You want real hockey, America East Actually WSHL is better than America East...and NORPAC is pretty goon hockey but... those jerseys are perfect and I love everything about those jerseys... except the Wyoming's Team or whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwtrailtrekker Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I know this is a little off topic, but the NORPAC is a goon league, would personally never refer anyone I know up there. You want real hockey, America East dude NORPAC is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I agree that the logo is too busy - but it's still nice. I love the uniforms.The timberline is a nice touch."I just hope that skater doesn't fall into the crack made by the quake" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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