Yetis? Blizzard? Outlaws? What Should Utah's NHL Team Be Named?

Yetis? Blizzard? Outlaws? What Should Utah's NHL Team Be Named? | SLC Puck! Ep. 4

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Ай бұрын

It's been reported that eight names are in the mix for Utah's NHL team. Utah Hockey Club (Utah HC), Ice, Fury, Venmon, Blizzard, Mammoth, Outlaws and Yetis. Austin Facer breaks down the names, tells you which ones are stupid and gives his take on what the winning name should be.
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@TheSpeedracer1982 Ай бұрын

Yeti(s) or Mammoth would be really cool for those that enjoy our mountains. I could rep some outlaws merch too. But only if the mascots name is Butch

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Butch seems like a fine name.

@dkrigby89 Ай бұрын

He could have a lady friend mascot named Cassidy.

@prestonpatterson7231 Ай бұрын

Glad I found another Outlaws believer! It's not the most original name but I think you hit the nail on the head with the history and branding opportunities. Also Ryan Smith also talked a lot about making intermissions at games feel like a "show" and specifically mentioned being inspired by what Vegas has done, the Outlaws for a name provides a great way to pull that off.

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Oooh great to hear. Went to a VGK game this year and was totally blown away by the "show" element.

@IanEskelson Ай бұрын

The design & logo opportunities for Outlaws would be endless. I've seen super cool concepts already. The Yetis is definitely marketable and good design opportunities too. I'd love the color scheme the most on this one. Mammoth I'd love for the originality. There's no major sports team with this name and it sounds big & mighty. Not sure what the color scheme of this would be. Maybe brown/copper, White & blue? The logo of a Mammoth should have some snow in its fur too! Great new channel! You've got a new subscriber here! Here's to our new hockey team! SO excited! I'll be converting from being a Calgary Flame fan all my life. Guess I'll have two favorite teams!? 😅

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Appreciate it! My dad did his LDS mission in Calgary so I’ve always felt a certain kinship with you Alberta folks.

@chubydukskruber7969 Ай бұрын

1. Mammoth 2. Outlaws These are the only two I’m digging but I’m digging them hard.

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Flip em and I’m with you there.

@gratefulblues32 Ай бұрын

My biggest problem with yetis is it has nothing to do with Utah. Also, I feel like Colorado owns the yeti with their old mascot and alternate logo. I’ve seen a ton of really cool concepts of Utah animals that, similar to your comments on Milwaukee, would be very unique to Utah. Stags was one and surprisingly, badgers could be another cool one.

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Great thoughts

@davidteller7681 Ай бұрын

Bandits...as in "one armed bandits" which LV is obviously known for

@dkrigby89 Ай бұрын

1000% agree with you take on names. It has to represent Utah, I love the Jazz and Real Salt Lake, but I’m not at all in love with either of their names. Let’s do this one right. If you turn venom to Utah Rattlers, it would make it up there with Mammoth and Outlaws for me.

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

I think the problem there is that Rattlers would probably be considered another slight to Arizona since they’ve long had an arena football team there called the Rattlers. It’s probably the most successful arena football team ever so I’m sure there would be blowback for taking something else from Arizona. Too bad though. It’s a great name.

@dkrigby89 Ай бұрын

@@SLCPuck Oh dang I didn't know that. Yeah, that wouldn't be good.

@Whippets Ай бұрын

I've thought about the fact that many species of dinosaur bones have been found in Utah, I wouldn't mind seeing them named the Utah Dragons given the mythical connection to dinosaurs. Besides, there's so much you could do color wise with Dragons, like Red Dragons, Black Dragons, etc.

@SLCPuck 28 күн бұрын

Yeah it’s interesting there were no dinosaur references in the list of 20 names. I talk about the list in my latest episode.

@Whippets 28 күн бұрын

@@SLCPuck With competent management I see no reason why you guys can't make the playoffs. There's some good young talent. Wish you luck.

@lolo27234 Ай бұрын

It should be a music themed name to fit with the jazz

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

It should be SLC Puck! and they should pay me hundreds of thousands of dollars for the URL and social handles.

@lolo27234 Ай бұрын

@@SLCPuck would be good sucks the blues are taken because that would have been perfect but maby the Utah soul

@MurphMM. Ай бұрын

mammoth needs to be mammoths

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Agreed. Did they travel in herds?

@wil-zc2iv Ай бұрын

How about a continuation of the previous name? Something smart, in fact, genius. A name that doesn't quit no matter what. Ever hopeful, full of drive. Utah Wile E.

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Utah Phoenix?

@Stango42 Ай бұрын

Something tells me that a lot of the names that have been trademarked wont make it on the bracket. I feel like Yetis was more fun at first but has kinda dropped off since the initial rumors. Mammoth is my current favorite. I would probably call them the Whoolies, the alternate nickname going around. I really like Utah Hockey Club for the first year. Nothing that has been trademarked really jumps out to me. Can't wait for the bracket though. Good luck on your date 👍

@chubydukskruber7969 Ай бұрын

Bro Whoolies is genius!!

@dkrigby89 Ай бұрын

Yeah I’d be willing to bet that , “Utah Ice” is a trademark for a rink developed business arm. And the two that are utah hockey club and HC won’t be going into the bracket. I’d think we get 2 more possible names at least.

@dandylion188 11 күн бұрын

UTAH MASTODONS !!! (Or Sun-Dancers)

@darrenblocklinger7171 Ай бұрын

Yeti and blizzard toi close to colorado. Snakes might be cool Rattler etc. I like bee themed maybe swarm or stingers.

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

It’s weird we haven’t heard a lot of Bee-related names

@darrenblocklinger7171 Ай бұрын

@@SLCPuck ive heard Swarm and Stingers so far.

@stephenjensen5358 Ай бұрын

That's because the bee theme should be reserved for baseball.

@juanpeace3y2d Ай бұрын

When is the bracket dropping ??? Thats all i want toknow. Winnipeg ice had a yeti logo, should not have been an oiption

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

I think Yeti/Yetis is a lot more unlikely than many are thinking.

@stevebingham7259 Ай бұрын

Outlaws is way over used my favorite right now is yeti no s and Mammoth

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Now what do you mean by overused?

@stevebingham7259 Ай бұрын

Don't get me wrong I like the name but l have heard that like there is 12 teams that use that name and I want the team I root for be as original as possible

@TheBeatMakersGuild Ай бұрын

@@stevebingham7259 did you root for the coyotes or are u a bandwagon

@stevebingham7259 Ай бұрын

@@TheBeatMakersGuild I am a perds fan and will always be I am from Utah and want my home team to have a kick-ass name and yes they will be my second team to root for them until they play the preds

@stephenjensen5358 Ай бұрын

Utah has had many Bigfoot sightings. So any of the mythical bigfoots can work, but most don't sound very good. Bigfoot doesn't work. Neither does sasquatch. Not a big fan of Yeti either. But Abomination sounds good. As in abominable snowman. And Colorado has no claim on it. I disagree about Outlaws. It is too generic like Venom or Fury. It does apply to Utah, but unfortunately it has been used too many times in the minor league sports. The best so far: 1- Abomination 2- Mammoth 3- Yeti 4- Stags (maybe) Not many other ideas are very good.

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Colorado has the footprint secondary logo. I think that'll cause issues with Yetis/Bigfoot/Abomination.

@jetsteeltherealdeal7827 Ай бұрын

Utah salt flats

@christopherkuzek9816 Ай бұрын

utah angels

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

Eh.

@alecmaero2774 Ай бұрын

Yeti would be the worst name in sports history

@SLCPuck 28 күн бұрын

The Utah Jazz might actually hold that title.

@wil-zc2iv 22 күн бұрын

wud b a gr8 name for a hockey team IN NEPAL

@ryanvaughnmurray Ай бұрын

Why not Sasquatch?

@SLCPuck Ай бұрын

I think Yetis/Sasquatch isn't as likely as some would think. The Avs' foot logo actually presents a big barrier.

@dellowery Ай бұрын

Never been to Utah, but there AREN'T any Coyotes there? If so, why change?

@Whippets Ай бұрын

To have a new identity, leave the Coyotes to AZ if they ever get another team.

@SLCPuck 28 күн бұрын

I believe part of the deal was to leave the team name and history for when the Arizona franchise gets reactivated

@Whippets 28 күн бұрын

@@SLCPuck It makes a lot of sense. If they ever got the right sized arena in the right location, and some competent management, it could work in the desert.