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   • Anaheim Ducks. The Walt Disney Co. was awarded a Southern California-based expansion franchise on Dec. 10, 1992. Looking to capitalize on its hockey film "The Mighty Ducks" from earlier that year, Disney named the team the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
   • Arizona Coyotes. After the Winnipeg Jets announced on Dec. 19, 1995 that they were moving to Phoenix for the 1996-97 season, the new ownership group had a name-the-team contest that attracted more than 10,000 votes.
   • Boston Bruins. Art Ross is credited with designing the modern hockey puck and changes to the net that lasted 40 years. He's also responsible for the name of Boston's franchise.
   • Buffalo Sabres. Wanting something other than a variation on buffalo or bison, owners Seymour Knox III and Northrup Knox had a contest after being awarded a franchise that would take the ice in 1970.

2. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 22915The Origins of All 32 NHL Team Names - Mental Floss

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   • New York Rangers. In 1925, the New York Americans joined the National Hockey League and played their home games at the old Madison Square Garden.
   • New Jersey Devils. Given that New Jersey has never been known for its mountains, the team needed a new nickname after the Colorado Rockies relocated to the Garden State in 1982.
   • New York Islanders. When New York's expansion Major League Baseball franchise held a name-the-team contest in 1961, Islanders finished third behind Mets and Empires.
   • Philadelphia Flyers. The team sponsored a name-the-team contest after Ed Snider, then-vice president of the Philadelphia Eagles, brought hockey back to the City of Brotherly Love in 1966.

3. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 5445988How did each NHL team get its name? From Avalanche to Wild ...

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   May 2, 2024 · Over the years, many NHL clubs have solicited opinions from fans to choose a nickname, launching a variety of name-the-team contests. Other teams landed on their nickname without public ...

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5. www.sportsnet.ca › hockey › nhlHistory of how NHL teams got their names - Sportsnet.ca

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   Sep 17, 2010 · Buffalo Sabres. Owners Seymour Knox III and Northrup Knox wanted the nickname for their new team to be unique. In 1970, the brothers sponsored a name-the-team contest and chose Sabres. Seymour ...

6. www.thehockeyfanatic.com › 2022 › 12Alternate Nicknames for Each NHL Team | TheHockeyFanatic

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   Dec 10, 2022 · Here are some alternate nicknames for the Winnipeg Jets NHL franchise. Winnipeg Ice – currently being used by Winnipeg’s WHL franchise. Winnipeg Mustangs – Mustangs is just a cool team name period… in any sport. Winnipeg Monarchs – some major junior teams were dubbed the Monarchs in the province.

7. tagvault.org › blog › nhl-team-name-historyHow Each of the 32 NHL Teams Was Named [Origins, History]

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   Jan 1, 2023 · The team was founded in 1926 and is one of the Original Six teams of the NHL. The team’s name was chosen by owner James Norris, who was a member of the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association’s Winged Wheelers, a cycling team that wore red winged jerseys. The team’s name is a reference to the city’s rich automotive and aviation history.

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   Which NHL teams have a nickname?

   • Some great options include: Philadelphia Quakers – the Quakers were actually an NHL franchise that played a single season in 1930-31. Philadelphia Ice Pirates – the original Pittsburgh Pirates hockey team actually became the Philadelphia Quakers in 1930-31. So adding “Ice” to the nickname gives it a more modern moniker.

   Alternate Nicknames for Each NHL Team | TheHockeyFanatic

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   What are some Alternate nicknames for the Winnipeg Jets NHL franchise?

   • Here are some alternate nicknames for the Winnipeg Jets NHL franchise. Winnipeg Mustangs – Mustangs is just a cool team name period… in any sport. Winnipeg Monarchs – some major junior teams were dubbed the Monarchs in the province. Has a decent ring to it as well.

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   Which NHL teams came by their monikers?

   • From the New York Rangers to the Seattle Kraken, here’s how the teams in the National Hockey League came by their monikers. Matty Beniers of the Seattle Kraken, Alexis Lafreniere of the New York Rangers, and Travis Konecny of the Philadelphia Flyers.

   The Origins of All 32 NHL Team Names - Mental Floss

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   How do NHL teams get their names?

   • NHL team nicknames have a variety of origins: Many were selected through a fan vote or the owner's choice, some reflect a city's geography and others are a nod to history or nature. In every case, much thought and deliberation went into choosing the perfect name. 1. Anaheim Ducks

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   What is a good nickname for a Vegas NHL team?

   • Prior to the announcement of Golden Knights as the team name we had some thoughts on possible nicknames for the Vegas NHL franchise. Some of our favourite options include: Las Vegas Thunder – as taken from their former IHL franchise. Las Vegas Outlaw – great logo potential with this one. Las Vegas Aces – another pretty obvious one.

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   What is a good nickname for a Dallas NHL team?

   • Regardless, there is no shortage of appropriate nicknames for a Dallas NHL franchise. Dallas Oil Barons – ok maybe if the Edmonton Oilers had moved to Dallas in the late-nineties this would have been the team nickname. In today’s day and age, fossil fuels are a bit frowned upon so this one might not be the best…

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9. stacker.com › stories-behind-every-nhl-team-nameStories Behind Every NHL Team Name - Stacker

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   Seattle hockey fans have been buzzing about their new team's name since the NHL picked the city to have its 32nd franchise back in 2018. With the July 23 announcement of the Seattle Kraken and its logo that is reminiscent of the city's first team—the Seattle Metropolitans—fans can now get excited about a franchise that already evokes feelings of mystery and power, and will bring another ...