IceCap Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I also see no reason to do it in any instance. And in this case, since Ontario is already represented by not one but two teams, there is a substantial reason not to do it.My reason for naming them Ontario is simply because it sounds better.Kitchener-Waterloo SomethingsKitchener-Waterloo-Hamilton SomethingsSouthern Ontario SomethingsSex-Cities Somethingsetc.Hamilton Somethings is the only city name that would work, in my opinion, the rest of the cities up for consideration are too dependent on their collective power with surrounding citiesWell if they end up staying in Hamilton, I say keep the "Hamilton" name. If they end up in the Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge area what about "Tri-City"? That's the informal nickname given to the Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge area anyway.I was thinking about that.... if they did that, shouldn't they find a way to be affiliated with the new Quad-Cities AHL team? Sounds like a plan to me. They could call the umbrella organization "7 Cities Sports & Entertainment." 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...
Frenchie Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Wow! So much ground to cover.As far as finding a name/location, people have refered to South Ontario, but we used to refer to South-Western Ontario. SWO has a ring to it...I never cared for Quad-City, Tri-City, etc...My understanding of the land transaction in Waterloo was that it's for a RIM facility.Toronto Waterfront? We're quite involved with the Waterfornt properties here at the office, and this is the first I've heard of it. Pretty much all buildable land is spoken for by now.The one area of the city that is still talking about Sports Facility is Downsview Park, but that would require serious compensation between Balsillie and the Toronto Maple Leafs. But I don't put it past him, given that the only thing larger than his wallet is his ego.On the Buffalo topic, as much as I respect the organization for "turning it around" in the last few years, I've always been against protectionism. What if a new team in the area actually brings out a healthy rivalry that actually boost the Western New York's fans affection for their team.My vote goes to Hamilton, for the Hamilton Predators, in Ti-Cats colours. @Frenchie_TO Owner of the Rochester Americans of the MLH Owner of the Toronto Frenchies of the GCFHL6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Especially the Sabres who can't make a profit as it is (they could've won the cup and been lucky to break even. They sold out all their games too. But it just shows how important corporate support is and why Nashville is struggling Nashville is struggling because of a lack of corporate support, true, but also because of a marked lack of fan support. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon_Matrix Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Especially the Sabres who can't make a profit as it is (they could've won the cup and been lucky to break even. They sold out all their games too. But it just shows how important corporate support is and why Nashville is struggling Nashville is struggling because of a lack of corporate support, true, but also because of a marked lack of fan support.Well if they can sell out games on a regular basis or even come close to it then we wouldn't have to call them out for their lack of fan support! Because Korbyn Is Colour Blind, My Signature Is Now Idiot Proof - Thanks Again Braden!!Go Leafs Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Well if (the Predators) can sell out games on a regular basis or even come close to it then we wouldn't have to call them out for their lack of fan support! If wishes were horses.... The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gueman Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 WOW..CC97 and Icecap79 both agree with me on the Ontario thing. The world will end soon. A question for Icecap and CC...does that region of Ontario have a nickname? My wife's has family in St. Catharines and Welland, and I though that area was called the Niagara region. But I didn't know if the H-K-W-G-C area had a regional name? If that was the case perhaps that could be used.Oh...and why is Milwaukee never mentioned in the "move to cities" list. Just curious.Oh and IIRC there was a team called the Quebec Nordiques...not Quebec City Nordiques, and there was another team in Quebec at the time too. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrh31584 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Oh and IIRC there was a team called the Quebec Nordiques...not Quebec City Nordiques, and there was another team in Quebec at the time too. The city is just Quebec. Teams aren't called the New York City Knicks, Mets, Rangers and Yankees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 A question for Icecap and CC...does that region of Ontario have a nickname? Well Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge are known as the Try-Cities. The entire region, however, is known as the Golden Horseshoe. 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...
CC97 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 A question for Icecap and CC...does that region of Ontario have a nickname? Well Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge are known as the Try-Cities. The entire region, however, is known as the Golden Horseshoe.The Golden Horseshoe goes Oshawa-Toronto-Hamilton-Niagara Falls, I'm not sure if Kitchener falls into that.I've never heard Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge referred to as the Tri-Cities, not until you said it... from 'round these parts it's just "Kitchener-Waterloo area" --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net  "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Oh...and why is Milwaukee never mentioned in the "move to cities" list. Just curious.Milwaukee has serious venue issues. The Bradley Center is almost 20 years old, too old for a new team, with no replacement in sight. The Bradley Center was originally built in the hopes of securing an NHL franchise, but they never actually put it together. Too bad, because I would have loved to see the Admirals make the jump to the majors. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhamster Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 A question for Icecap and CC...does that region of Ontario have a nickname? Well Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge are known as the Try-Cities. The entire region, however, is known as the Golden Horseshoe.The Golden Horseshoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gueman Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 (Icecap79 @ Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 - 15:50:02) *(gueman @ Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 - 15:36:55) *A question for Icecap and CC...does that region of Ontario have a nickname?Well Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge are known as the Try-Cities.The entire region, however, is known as the Golden Horseshoe.The Golden Horseshoe goes Oshawa-Toronto-Hamilton-Niagara Falls, I'm not sure if Kitchener falls into that.I've never heard Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge referred to as the Tri-Cities, not until you said it... from 'round these parts it's just "Kitchener-Waterloo area" Thanks...for jogging my memory. Well I would stay away from Golden anything. Milwaukee has serious venue issues. The Bradley Center is almost 20 years old, too old for a new team, with no replacement in sight. The Bradley Center was originally built in the hopes of securing an NHL franchise, but they never actually put it together. It's been 20 years. WOW! See that is the bigger issue here. A 20 year old facility is not good enoughanymore. Lemmy guess...it lacks the all important suites? I know that teams say they can't compete with out them. But hey...we have had a sports facility boom since Camden Yards in '93...and guess what. The teams that are poorly run still suck. Yea...it is a real civic pride booster to have a cool new building. And some do need to be replaced. But a 20 years should not make a place out dated.... End of Rant! Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I do agree.I'm just telling you the way it is. Not that it ought to be, but that it is. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvlstnk Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 bring back the whalers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhans203 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I think Madison, WI would be perfect for a team. Great facility in the Kohl Center, they back up the Badgers, and they could the NHL's darkhorse market. Much like an Oklahoma City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gueman Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I think Madison, WI would be perfect for a team. Great facility in the Kohl Center, they back up the Badgers, and they could the NHL's darkhorse market. Much like an Oklahoma City.But could a hockey team play with 2 left wingers? I don't think they would let a right winger in Madison. Oh and as I was corrected today I think it is just Oklahoma. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_City Teams aren't called the New York City Knicks, Mets, Rangers and Yankees. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 A question for Icecap and CC...does that region of Ontario have a nickname? Well Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge are known as the Try-Cities. The entire region, however, is known as the Golden Horseshoe.The Golden Horseshoe goes Oshawa-Toronto-Hamilton-Niagara Falls, I'm not sure if Kitchener falls into that.Kitchener's kind of on the boundary. Depending on how you want to use the term, K-W/C may or may not be in the Golden Horseshoe. I've never heard Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge referred to as the Tri-Cities, not until you said it... from 'round these parts it's just "Kitchener-Waterloo area"Really, you've never heard the term Tri-Cities? Must be a local thing. Still, if the team ended up playing in Cambridge, "Tri-City" would IMO be the best option for the name. It would help make the team K-W/C's own. 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...
Mat Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Oh and IIRC there was a team called the Quebec Nordiques...not Quebec City Nordiques, and there was another team in Quebec at the time too. The city is just Quebec. Teams aren't called the New York City Knicks, Mets, Rangers and Yankees.depends what sounds betterKansas City Royals > Kansas Royals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratcher Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Maybe because Kansas City is in Missouri and not Kansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Really, you've never heard the term Tri-Cities? Must be a local thing. Still, if the team ended up playing in Cambridge, "Tri-City" would IMO be the best option for the name. It would help make the team K-W/C's own.I don't know. I think people in Washington State (or many other places that presumably use "Tri-City" or "Tri-Cities") would be extremely confused in thinking they have an NHL team.... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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