Sir Donald Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 EXPANSION TEAM AWARDED TO BOSTON FOR 2008Tom Ryan named Head Coach; team to play at TD Banknorth Garden05/09/2007The National Lacrosse League announced it has awarded a franchise to the city of Boston for the 2008 season. The Boston team becomes the league's fourteenth franchise, and will play its home games at TD Banknorth Garden, the home arena of the NHL's Boston Bruins and the NBA's Boston Celtics. The team also announced former NLL star Tom Ryan as Head Coach. The expansion Boston team will begin play in January of 2008."Our league and its member clubs are excited to be in Boston," said Commissioner Jim Jennings. "We have a lot of NLL fans throughout New England, and they will now have a team of their own."The ownership group will be led by Tim Armstrong, President of Advertising and Commerce for Google. Armstrong is also a former lacrosse player at Connecticut College, where he was a defenseman and team captain."We are excited by the growth of lacrosse both here in New England and across America," said Armstrong. "Sports fans of New England will now have a National Lacrosse League team of their own to root for. TD Banknorth Garden is a great venue for indoor lacrosse, and we look forward to building this organization into a legacy franchise here in Boston."The team also introduced their Head Coach, former NLL player Tom Ryan. Ryan, who retired as a player in 2002, brings nearly two decades of experience as a player and coach to Boston."I am excited for the opportunity to build this team from the ground up", said Ryan. "We have a dynamic team owner in Tim Armstrong, and everything in place to build a winning team here at TD Banknorth Garden that New England fans will love."http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=2944Sounds like a good idea to me now that they have teams in Chicago and New York. Anyone care to suggest a nickname? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentrygraphics Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 BRING BACK THE BLAZERS! "This isn't just the Oregon Ducks, it's Football's Future Turf Soldier War Hero Steel Robot Tech Flex Machine Army." -CS85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I don't follow the NLL at all. How many games do they play a season? Seems like the TDBNG is going to be a little crowded now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankCostanza Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Currently the NLL plays a 16-game season, plus playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMMF Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Currently the NLL plays a 16-game season, plus playoffs.Oh, so only 8 home games? That's not too bad. I'll have to head down to Portland when the new Boston team comes to town, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Boston Saints would be cool. Something to do with Ireland, Catholicism, and etc. It's a rip of the Celtics, but there can only be so many teams named after the birthing of the US before it gets old. 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Boston Battalionthat is all. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Donald Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 I love the sound of the Batallion!! The Saints too, but I agree it might get lost in all the other names of that type.Of course the NLL is fasinated with adding an x where its not needed (see Lumberjax, Shamrox) so no doubt they'll try it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I love the sound of the Batallion!! The Saints too, but I agree it might get lost in all the other names of that type.Of course the NLL is fasinated with adding an x where its not needed (see Lumberjax, Shamrox) so no doubt they'll try it again. well they do have "lax" which is short for Lacrosse so I think there are reasons for that. But I think Detroit should get the next expansion imo. They should go with 16 and also add in a Kansas City, EZ any news on Kansas City being interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyandlux Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 The New York Saints are just "frozen" right now and still have the rights to a team.Im not a fan of the Blazers name persay, but that is the original Boston team name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Well there was something in the rumor mill last year about the owners of the Philly Wings.Apparently they are from KC?Last I heard of anything.I'd love to have a team here, but lacrosse wouldn't draw worth crap. Not enough interest. Indoor Soccer would do better when they come back than NLL.None of the local universities have LAX, so no fan base is established. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Here a few name suggestions:Boston MassacreBoston Brigademore to come if I think of any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 In no particular order of preference...Boston MassacreBoston CorsairsBoston BrigadeBoston SiegeBoston BruisersBoston Barbarians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Great to see Boston back in the league.The 2006-2007 Season:EASTx-Rochester Knighthawks (14-2)x-Buffalo Bandits (10-6)x-Minnesota Swarm (9-7)x-Toronto Rock (6-10)Chicago Shamrox (6-10)Philadelphia Wings (6-10)New York Titans (4-12)WESTx-Colorado Mammoth (12-4) x-Calgary Roughnecks (9-7)x-Arizona Sting (9-7)x-San Jose Stealth (9-7)Edmonton Rush (6-10)Portland Lumberjax (4-12)x-playoff teamsDIVISION SEMIFINALSat Rochester 10, Toronto 6at Buffalo 14, Minnesota 8San Jose 15, at Colorado 14 (OT)Arizona 13, at Calgary 9DIVISION FINALSat Rochester 14, Buffalo 13 (OT)at Arizona 9, San Jose 7CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL - May 13Rochester at Arizona**Rochester is not hosting the game because of a scheduling conflict at their arena.yeah there already is a platform for the gameSting vs Knighthawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 In no particular order of preference...Boston MassacreBoston CorsairsBoston BrigadeBoston SiegeBoston BruisersBoston BarbariansAs always, Brian in Boston, clutch with the great selection of names. You sir have a knack.I like my choice in Battalion. But that list is good also.Oh and gw, check out the profiles of the execs for the Wings....http://www.wingslax.com/Team/Executives/ @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I like the Batallion or the Bruisers. The former may be a very apra-po lax name.I hope the Wings don't move -- they're the only original Eagle-Pro / MILL team left, and I eventually want to go to a game just to say I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Donald Posted May 10, 2007 Author Share Posted May 10, 2007 On the subject of other cities - I've heard.. Oklahoma City, Vancouver and St. Louis joining Boston in for '08. Seattle has also been mentioned.As for nicknames for Boston, Brigade ain't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I've heard St. Louis, Vancouver, Seattle...OKC? Hmmmm, surprising. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 In no particular order of preference...Boston MassacreBoston CorsairsBoston BrigadeBoston SiegeBoston BruisersBoston BarbariansAs always, Brian in Boston, clutch with the great selection of names. You sir have a knack.I like my choice in Battalion. But that list is good also.Oh and gw, check out the profiles of the execs for the Wings....http://www.wingslax.com/Team/Executives/good lord if that isn't the whitest people in the world but yeah I wouldn't doubt them moving the Wings, but I don't think it's going to happen, don't they have one of the highest attendance draws in the league?also does anyone know what font the Philadelphia Wings is on top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleujayone Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 I suggested the Boston Nor'Easter. New England Nor'Easter would sound better, but it's my understanding they'd prefer a "Boston" angle.It's kind of a Northern Atlantic form of hurricane. Watch the Perfect Storm for a better idea.What's a Nor'Easter?I just figure it's something that hasn't already been used before, is a term used locally, is something massive and powerful, and has good logo potential. We all have our little faults. Mine's in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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