Salt Lake NHL and MLB News Thread - Page 29

i-215 · #**561** Posted **May 30, 2024, 7:52 AM**

If we're the Blizzards, can we at least have the mascot be a lizard.

(It could be a tribute to Les Nessman.)

i-215 · #**562** Posted **May 30, 2024, 7:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by RC14

I think that's the argument some are using for the 'Blizzard' name. I guess it's like DOGE coin, where it's a joke but it would be really funny if it became a serious thing..

Jazz

Buzz

Grizz

Starzz

Blizz

ucsbgaucho · #**563** Posted **May 30, 2024, 3:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by SLCHenry

My issue with mammoth is it is difficult to make it plural. It's not very natural to call them the Utah mammoths. "Goal for the Utah Mammoths! What a great period for the Mammoth!" Even just mammoth sounds weird to me.

Seattle did the singular Kraken, so singular Mammoth or Yeti isn't unprecedented. Still think Yeti is a weird choice. Outlaws is great, Mammoth would be good too, Swarm is pretty good (DC would become "The Hive").

msbutah · #**564** Posted **May 30, 2024, 4:51 PM**

Renderings and more details have been dropped for the Daybreak Bees stadium. https://daybreakfield.com/

PHX31 · #**565** Posted **May 30, 2024, 4:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by ucsbgaucho

Seattle did the singular Kraken, so singular Mammoth or Yeti isn't unprecedented. Still think Yeti is a weird choice. Outlaws is great, Mammoth would be good too, Swarm is pretty good (DC would become "The Hive").

Outlaws would have been a cool name to give a new franchise in almost any sport back in the 70s. Not as much any more.

Mammoth seems a bit too try-hard.

Yeti needs to be plural in my opinion, regardless if "Yeti" is similar sounding and number of letters as Utah. Plus, aren't Yeti only located in Asia? I thought these bigfoot/abominable snowmen/yeti things were regionally-named, kind of like typhoon vs hurricane vs cyclone.

I would go with Swarm... it's a bit generic 2000s non-pluralized minor league sounding, but it is kind of cool and fits in with Utah. Plus the announcers can all say "and they are swarming to the puck tonight".

RC14 · #**566** Posted **May 30, 2024, 5:09 PM**

One argument I have heard in favor of the "Outlaws" name is that there is something in hockey called a "shootout" and the Outlaws name would allow you to get creative around that.

I understand the connection to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but I still think "Outlaws" sounds a bit too generic, there are several professional sports teams in North America, that use the Outlaws name. Also, I don't think most people, outside of Utah, make the connection between Utah and Outlaws.

"Swarm" sounds like a minor league team name to me, but it's not terrible.

Cirrus · #**567** Posted **May 30, 2024, 5:32 PM**

Mammoth is great; by far my fave. You can shorten/nickname it to the Tusks. Animals are usually solid mascots, and it's oh so unique. Instantly one of the best names in sports.

Yeti and Swarm are fine but far less inspired. Slightly above mid.

Outlaws is lame. Tough guy mascots elicit eyerolls and are both less lovable and less cool than animals.

bob rulz · #**568** Posted **May 31, 2024, 6:29 AM**

I've definitely come around to Mammoths. I hope that's what ends up winning.

wrendog · #**569** Posted **May 31, 2024, 5:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by bob rulz

I've definitely come around to Mammoths. I hope that's what ends up winning.

I mean, it'll be Mammoth, not Mammoths, if that changes your opinion at all...

Comrade · #**570** Posted **May 31, 2024, 10:23 PM**

Mammoth sounds better anyway than Mammoths.

And we can call the Delta Center The Cave (did Mammoths live in caves?).

Always Sunny in SLC · #**571** Posted **Jun 1, 2024, 12:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by SLCHenry

My issue with mammoth is it is difficult to make it plural. It's not very natural to call them the Utah mammoths. "Goal for the Utah Mammoths! What a great period for the Mammoth!" Even just mammoth sounds weird to me.

You don't have to. The Jazz are not usually expressed in the plural.

wrendog · #**572** Posted **Jun 1, 2024, 12:46 AM**

Apparently this might be the year one logo:

Boz · #**573** Posted **Jun 1, 2024, 1:11 AM**

DenverInfill · #**574** Posted **Jun 1, 2024, 4:19 AM**

Different sport, of course, but I wonder what the Colorado Mammoth would think about it. https://coloradomammoth.com/

wrendog · #**575** Posted **Jun 5, 2024, 2:33 AM**

People had a chance to check out the Delta Center for season 1 configuration and many aren't super pleased. Even the unobstructed views aren't great apparently.

I really, really hope we hear about the actual renovation plans sooner than later. I can't fathom what they will be able to do in only 2 offseasons. It's still very concerning to me. It has to be drastic

wrendog · #**576** Posted **Jun 6, 2024, 4:19 PM**

Final name voting now available

https://nhlinutah.com/

Hockey Club
Yeti
Mammoth
Blizzards
Outlaws
Venom

Mammoth is kinda growing on me

Comrade · #**577** Posted **Jun 13, 2024, 10:22 PM**

smartdev · #**578** Posted **Jun 13, 2024, 10:47 PM**

It looks as bland, boring, and authentically non-Utah as the Utah Jazz black and yellow rebranding.

Rileybo · #**579** Posted **Jun 13, 2024, 11:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by smartdev

It looks as bland, boring, and authentically non-Utah as the Utah Jazz black and yellow rebranding.

So perfectly on brand for Utah then.

RC14 · #**580** Posted **Jun 13, 2024, 11:27 PM**

It's not exciting at all, but about what I expected for year 1.

I have a conspiracy theory that they chose these colors because they would be neutral to any of the 6 remaining names.