erikstoll Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Edmonton Oil Kings always stood out as a classic name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nation Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Arsenal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goaztecs Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'be always liked the Arizona Rattlers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclast Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 It is widely held that Buffalo NY got its name via corruption of the French term for "beautiful river" --- beau fleuveThat makes for a nice story, but actually has no historical evidence to back it up.Back on topic, not to be a homer, but any love for the Buffalo Sabres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GO2HELL Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Celtic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 CelticI've always found it confusing how the team is called Celtic, when they play in Scotland. Wouldn't the name work better for an Irish team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 CelticI've always found it confusing how the team is called Celtic, when they play in Scotland. Wouldn't the name work better for an Irish team?The team was named for the significant Irish immigrant population in Edinburgh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 CelticI've always found it confusing how the team is called Celtic, when they play in Scotland. Wouldn't the name work better for an Irish team?The team was named for the significant Irish immigrant population in Edinburgh.But they play in Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 CelticI've always found it confusing how the team is called Celtic, when they play in Scotland. Wouldn't the name work better for an Irish team?The team was named for the significant Irish immigrant population in Edinburgh.But they play in Glasgow.Here, do some reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'm biased, but I think Boston Bruins is an awesome name. Toronto Maple Leafs is one of my least favorite though. Really, what could be more intimidating then a Maple Leaf? And it is spelled wrong, too!Not this again.They're named after the Maple Leaf Regiment from the Second World War. As it is a proper noun, it is in fact spelled correctly.And the Canadian soldiers were widely respected and feared for their courage during both World Wars. Seems pretty intimidating to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliasrappaport Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Speaking just from a Philly standpoint:Good:Philadelphia EaglesTHE Philadelphia 76ers (only with the "the")Bad:Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia PhilliesFrom other teams:NBA:GSWSASMemphis GrizzliesBoston CelticsMinnesota TimberwolvesSeattle SupersonicsPortland TrailblazersNFL:New England PatriotsSan Francisco 49ersKansas City ChiefsSt Louis RamsBuffalo Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayne Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I always felt like the Vancouver Canucks was the coolest sporting name....there's just something about it...lol I kid.As far as NHL goes (that's my forte) I think its hard to look past the New York Rangers as being the team with the overall coolest sounding name. Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks not far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieJ1984 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Seattle SupersonicsPortland TrailblazersTampa Bay Devil RaysPittsburgh PiratesTampa Bay Buccaneers (Ok Tampa Bay just sounds badass to me, I dont know why)Philadelphia EaglesNew Jersey DevilsSan Jose SharksOnly 1 hometown choice (Philadelphia Eagles) for the major leagues, but the most badass philly name imo was a minor league one.Philadelphia Phantoms.Just doesn't sound as badass in any city they've moved to since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93JC Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I'm biased, but I think Boston Bruins is an awesome name. Toronto Maple Leafs is one of my least favorite though. Really, what could be more intimidating then a Maple Leaf? And it is spelled wrong, too!Not this again.They're named after the Maple Leaf Regiment from the Second World War. As it is a proper noun, it is in fact spelled correctly.And the Canadian soldiers were widely respected and feared for their courage during both World Wars. Seems pretty intimidating to me.Maple Leaf regiment from the Second World War, eh? That's a hell of a feat considering WWII didn't start until 1939 and the St. Pats were renamed Maple Leafs in 1927.The apocryphal story about Conn Smythe's Maple Leaf regiment is hokum. There is no such regiment, never was.Chances are he named the team after the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball club, which won the IL championship in 1926. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naoned Pride Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 CelticI've always found it confusing how the team is called Celtic, when they play in Scotland. Wouldn't the name work better for an Irish team?There are 6 celtic nations in the world. Including Scotland, so basically, they are as celtic as I, a breton, am.FYI: Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany and the Isle of Man are the 6 celtic nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 If we're going strictly by how the names sound phonetically:Vancouver CanucksPhiladelphia FlyersBoston BruinsSt. Louis BluesSan Jose Sharks (I know they don't play in SF, but as far as phonetics go San Francisco Sharks sounds even better)New York YankeesColorado RockiesChicago CubsPittsburgh PiratesBuffalo BillsTampa Bay BuccaneersSan Francisco 49ersSeattle SeahawksNew York KnicksSan Antonio SpursCleveland Cavaliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayne Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 San Francisco Sharks? lol..that's a mouthful. Anything with San Francisco in a name would be a mouthful though, I'll grant you that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromatic Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 San Francisco Sharks? lol..that's a mouthful. Anything with San Francisco in a name would be a mouthful though, I'll grant you that.It has the 'R' and 'K' as well the 'S' sound found in sharks, which sounds better than 'San Jose' which only shares the 'S' sound. It may be a mouthful, but it doesn't really matter if it flows off the tongue well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachos Rule Your Soul Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Golden State WarriorsNew England PatriotsSan Jose ClashTampa Bay MutinyBuffalo BillsLondon MonarchsLas Vegas 51sInland Empire 66ers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Scorcho Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Aston Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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