Would love some input on a team name

PNatsFan703 · 01-16-2017, 07:01 AM

So I am going to relocate one of my teams to Edmonton, Alberta and right now I am stuck on what to call them. I have logos and whatnot in mind for whatever team name I pick. Here is what I have brainstormed.

Eskimos
Explorers
Expos
Oil Kings
Oil Barons
Oilers
Trappers

vulcan4 · 01-16-2017, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PNatsFan703

So I am going to relocate one of my teams to Edmonton, Alberta and right now I am stuck on what to call them. I have logos and whatnot in mind for whatever team name I pick. Here is what I have brainstormed.

Eskimos
Explorers
Expos
Oil Kings
Oil Barons
Oilers
Trappers

I love the sound of 'Edmonton Explores', but I also like "Oilers" as well.
Since Edmonton is known as " The Oil capital of Canada", anything that has to do with Oil will work imo.

I'd even consider names such as ~
*Edmonton Drillers
*Edmonton Frackers

EDIT (Added two more team names for consideration):

Edmonton is also known for/as for its wildlife. The two animals mostly associated with Edmonton are the Coyotes and Raccoons. Raccoons are probably its most well known 'critter' according to some tourist websites that explain Edmonton in a bit more detail.

So, I'd also consider:
*Edmonton Raccoons
*Edmonton Coyotes

All the best to you on your quest!!! lol

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ShaneCarson · 01-16-2017, 09:30 AM

Expos doesn't make sense for Edmonton. Montreal held the Expo 67 World's Fair, which is why they had the name.

I know Edmonton was trying to hold the Expo 2017 but the bid was rejected.

PNatsFan703 · 01-16-2017, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ShaneCarson

Expos doesn't make sense for Edmonton. Montreal held the Expo 67 World's Fair, which is why they had the name.

I know Edmonton was trying to hold the Expo 2017 but the bid was rejected.

Well in my fictional world it was Edmonton that had it instead of Montreal just so I can justify the name

zukes · 01-16-2017, 10:11 AM

I always used Klondikes for that hole of a city (clearly biased being raised in Calgary) since their yearly fair is called Klondike Days, or at least it used to be when I was a kid growing up. My aunt and uncle and grandmother lived in Edmonton so we always were up there visiting.

I believe there is even a logo in the Cephas James logo pack for Klondikes.

DJP53916 · 01-16-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vulcan4

I love the sound of 'Edmonton Explores', but I also like "Oilers" as well.
Since Edmonton is known as " The Oil capital of Canada", anything that has to do with Oil will work imo.

I'd even consider names such as ~
*Edmonton Drillers
*Edmonton Frackers

EDIT (Added two more team names for consideration):

Edmonton is also known for/as for its wildlife. The two animals mostly associated with Edmonton are the Coyotes and Raccoons. Raccoons are probably its most well known 'critter' according to some tourist websites that explain Edmonton in a bit more detail.

So, I'd also consider:
*Edmonton Raccoons
*Edmonton Coyotes

All the best to you on your quest!!! lol

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I do like Coyotes. It's underused in sports, in my opinion. Any of the options for the poll are perfectly fine, as far as I'm concerned (Although I'd prefer "Barons" to "Oil Barons." Shorters nicknames are better).

PNatsFan703 · 01-16-2017, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by zukes

I always used Klondikes for that hole of a city (clearly biased being raised in Calgary) since their yearly fair is called Klondike Days, or at least it used to be when I was a kid growing up. My aunt and uncle and grandmother lived in Edmonton so we always were up there visiting.

I believe there is even a logo in the Cephas James logo pack for Klondikes.

Come on man you know Edmonton is better than Calgary in everything lol. The West Edmonton Mall rules all!

vulcan4 · 01-16-2017, 03:16 PM

On second thought, "Trappers" does have a nice ring to it as well and it would 'logistically fit' because of the wildlife Edmonton is known for.

God, I love this game...lol.

So, here are my top three picks in no particular order in regards to which I like better, etc. along with a fourth pick as my honorable mention/consideration;

*Trappers
*Drillers
*Oilers

Honorable Consideration - Explorers.

OP, which name are you more leaning towards yourself at the moment??

thorpegiovanni · 01-16-2017, 03:37 PM

I wouldn't do 'Oilers', because the real Edmonton Oilers. I like Eskimos, though.

PNatsFan703 · 01-16-2017, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by thorpegiovanni

I wouldn't do 'Oilers', because the real Edmonton Oilers. I like Eskimos, though.

I am an Oilers fan so that is why I added that on the poll haha. I wouldn't use that name anyways.

PNatsFan703 · 01-16-2017, 03:47 PM

So I wanted to share a few of the designs I am doing right now. These are a bit modern as I will be starting this team in the 70s but I always like to test with modern looking logos first. For some reason the ones with the Blue and Orange are the sharpest looking ones.

MizzouRah · 01-16-2017, 04:10 PM

I love the blue and orange!

Orioles1966 · 01-16-2017, 05:35 PM

Alberta Oilers
Edmonton Roadrunners
Edmonton Eagles

thorpegiovanni · 01-16-2017, 06:22 PM

Orange and blue is nice, and I like the A's colors too, but they don't feel cold enough. You should try sky blue and white, or sky blue and orange.

PNatsFan703 · 01-16-2017, 06:41 PM

I can hijack my own thread I believe especially as this is relevant to the team. So the league is being built up like the NHL with some things here and there. I have been debating for a bit if I should go with 8 teams with 2 divisions of a 6 team thing between 1942-1966. Don't you hate when you can't make up your mind when building a league haha.

zukes · 01-16-2017, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vulcan4

On second thought, "Trappers" does have a nice ring to it as well and it would 'logistically fit' because of the wildlife Edmonton is known for.

God, I love this game...lol.

So, here are my top three picks in no particular order in regards to which I like better, etc. along with a fourth pick as my honorable mention/consideration;

*Trappers
*Drillers
*Oilers

Honorable Consideration - Explorers.

OP, which name are you more leaning towards yourself at the moment??

Not to mention that was the AAA team back in the day.

jpeters1734 · 01-16-2017, 11:44 PM

There's only one choice. Edmonton Drillers

TheMaus2 · 01-17-2017, 12:09 AM

Drillers for me

PNatsFan703 · 01-17-2017, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vulcan4

On second thought, "Trappers" does have a nice ring to it as well and it would 'logistically fit' because of the wildlife Edmonton is known for.

God, I love this game...lol.

So, here are my top three picks in no particular order in regards to which I like better, etc. along with a fourth pick as my honorable mention/consideration;

*Trappers
*Drillers
*Oilers

Honorable Consideration - Explorers.

OP, which name are you more leaning towards yourself at the moment??

Right now its a tie between Eskimos, Explorers and Trappers

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

There's only one choice. Edmonton Drillers

Thanks! I have a set already but wasn't going to pick that name as I have overdone it in the past.

polydamas · 01-17-2017, 07:49 AM

The Oil Barons is a pretty cool name, but those Drillers uniforms look really good. I'm definitely stealing those and changing my Edmonton team to that.

View Poll Results: What should I name the team?
Eskimos	9	19.15%
Explorers	8	17.02%
Expos	0	0%
Oil Kings	7	14.89%
Oil Barons	5	10.64%
Trappers	18	38.30%
Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll

01-16-2017, 07:01 AM	#1
PNatsFan703 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 71	Would love some input on a team name So I am going to relocate one of my teams to Edmonton, Alberta and right now I am stuck on what to call them. I have logos and whatnot in mind for whatever team name I pick. Here is what I have brainstormed. Eskimos Explorers Expos Oil Kings Oil Barons Oilers Trappers

01-16-2017, 11:44 PM	#17
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01-17-2017, 12:09 AM	#18
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01-16-2017, 09:30 AM	#3
ShaneCarson All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 728	Expos doesn't make sense for Edmonton. Montreal held the Expo 67 World's Fair, which is why they had the name. I know Edmonton was trying to hold the Expo 2017 but the bid was rejected.

01-16-2017, 10:11 AM	#5
zukes All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, Ont. Canada Posts: 1,105	I always used Klondikes for that hole of a city (clearly biased being raised in Calgary) since their yearly fair is called Klondike Days, or at least it used to be when I was a kid growing up. My aunt and uncle and grandmother lived in Edmonton so we always were up there visiting. I believe there is even a logo in the Cephas James logo pack for Klondikes.

01-16-2017, 03:16 PM	#8
vulcan4 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 352	On second thought, "Trappers" does have a nice ring to it as well and it would 'logistically fit' because of the wildlife Edmonton is known for. God, I love this game...lol. So, here are my top three picks in no particular order in regards to which I like better, etc. along with a fourth pick as my honorable mention/consideration; Trappers Drillers *Oilers Honorable Consideration - Explorers. OP, which name are you more leaning towards yourself at the moment??

01-16-2017, 03:37 PM	#9
thorpegiovanni All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 550	I wouldn't do 'Oilers', because the real Edmonton Oilers. I like Eskimos, though.

01-16-2017, 03:47 PM	#11
PNatsFan703 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 71	So I wanted to share a few of the designs I am doing right now. These are a bit modern as I will be starting this team in the 70s but I always like to test with modern looking logos first. For some reason the ones with the Blue and Orange are the sharpest looking ones.

01-16-2017, 04:10 PM	#12
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,251	I love the blue and orange!

01-16-2017, 05:35 PM	#13
Orioles1966 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,869	Alberta Oilers Edmonton Roadrunners Edmonton Eagles

01-16-2017, 06:22 PM	#14
thorpegiovanni All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 550	Orange and blue is nice, and I like the A's colors too, but they don't feel cold enough. You should try sky blue and white, or sky blue and orange.

01-16-2017, 06:41 PM	#15
PNatsFan703 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 71	I can hijack my own thread I believe especially as this is relevant to the team. So the league is being built up like the NHL with some things here and there. I have been debating for a bit if I should go with 8 teams with 2 divisions of a 6 team thing between 1942-1966. Don't you hate when you can't make up your mind when building a league haha.

01-17-2017, 07:49 AM	#20
polydamas All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 598	The Oil Barons is a pretty cool name, but those Drillers uniforms look really good. I'm definitely stealing those and changing my Edmonton team to that.