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Why "Towers"? Last time I counted, there was only one fricken' tower.
"Huskies" might make any UConn draftees feel better about coming here. But I'd rather it be something more original, and ... uh, bitchy while still being feminine. Something intimidating - like Raptors. Too bad the Marvels movie wasn't more popular. Toronto Marvels would have been nice.
"Huskies" might make any UConn draftees feel better about coming here. But I'd rather it be something more original, and ... uh, bitchy while still being feminine. Something intimidating - like Raptors. Too bad the Marvels movie wasn't more popular. Toronto Marvels would have been nice.
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Could definitely see this happening.
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Anything to do with winter is a hard no from me. Like Huskies and Frost.
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LoveMyRaps wrote:Would we get the first overall pick in the 2026 draft?
Apparently Juju is a generational talent.
You KNOW we aren't getting the 1st overall pick. They'll find a way to give us #3 or something.
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tecumseh18 wrote:Why "Towers"? Last time I counted, there was only one fricken' tower..
Technically, there are several buildings that use the word "tower".
CN Tower, TD Canada Trust Tower, TD Bank Tower, Sky Tower, to name a few.
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SpezNc wrote:WaltFrazier wrote:mintsa wrote:Team name ?? Any guesses?
Heard Lindsey Dunn on Fan590 with some guy today, discussing names. Huskies and Towers were two she said being floated. I learned that I didn't realize, the ladies pro hockey league teams don't have names yet. PWHL Toronto, PWHL Boston, etc is how they are called as of now.
Can’t go wrong with either Huskies or Towers IMO albeit I hope they involve fans in naming the team and more options are considered . It’s a solid way to gain interest.
Also Shireen Ahmed said back in March that it’s possible they try to market the team as “Canada’s team” team.
So maybe Canada's national animal, known for building and industriousness, would work?
https://www.getouttoronto.com/post/canada-s-national-animal-the-beaver
There goes my hero. Watch him as he goes.
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tecumseh18 wrote:Why "Towers"? Last time I counted, there was only one fricken' tower.
"Huskies" might make any UConn draftees feel better about coming here. But I'd rather it be something more original, and ... uh, bitchy while still being feminine. Something intimidating - like Raptors. Too bad the Marvels movie wasn't more popular. Toronto Marvels would have been nice.
I think for many reasons
Towers : towers can be synonymous of defence
Towers : Basketball players are tall
Towers : Toronto is one of the city with most skyscrapers in the world . Ranked #2 after New York in North america.
See below a long list of options:
1. Toronto Arsenal
2. Toronto Beavers
3. Toronto Blaze
4. Toronto Bobcats
5. Toronto Cyclones
6. Toronto Dragons
7. Toronto Fortresses
8. Toronto Frostfoxes
9. Toronto Griffins
10. Toronto Heroes
11. Toronto Huskies
12. Toronto Legends
13. Toronto Maple Queens
14. Toronto Night Owls
15. Toronto Northern Lights
16. Toronto North Stars
17. Toronto Owls
18. Toronto Phantom
19. Toronto Polar Bears
20. Toronto Raccoons
21. Toronto Redhawks
22. Toronto Renegades
23. Toronto Scorpions
24. Toronto Smoke
25. Toronto Snowfoxes
26. Toronto Sparrows
27. Toronto Stallions
28. Toronto Talons
29. Toronto Tarantulas
30. Toronto Terriers
31. Toronto T-Rex
32. Toronto Titans
33. Toronto Towers
34. Toronto Toros
35. Toronto Torosaurus
36. Toronto Vipers
37. Toronto Wildcats
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mad-man wrote:xAIRNESSx wrote:ruckus wrote:
Or, the basketball could be getting better.
There's been huge growth in girls picking up basketball since the WNBA was established. It was only a matter of time until girls training specifically for basketball from a young age started getting into the league and girls that traditionally gravitated to other sports/careers started looking at basketball as a legitimate career choice.
But yeah, let's go with pity.
It's a combination of things, including people putting their money where their mouth is in regards to supporting progressive causes. Ratings have basically doubled from 3 years ago.
Things changed after George Floyd.
Isn’t that the guy who died of an overdose?
What does that have to do with the WNBA?
Nonsense post.
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It's double-edged with Dinos and The brand.
It's double-edged with Dinos and The brand.
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Great news. Kind of a bummer it's not part of MLSE, but I'm sure they can make their own way.
Some of the names I like:
Blues (think this was suggested as a joke, but it works)
Talons (less likely with no official Raptors connection - same for any other dino-related names)
Huskies (if the Raptors aren't going to use it...)
Towers (wouldn't be thrilled, but it isn't embarrassing)
Valkyries (no particular connection, but it's just cool... not ideal if it gets shortened to the V's though...)
North Stars (suck it Minnesota)
Probably a few others that would be fine. Don't particularly want to see it be something like the Toronto 6ix.
Some of the names I like:
Blues (think this was suggested as a joke, but it works)
Talons (less likely with no official Raptors connection - same for any other dino-related names)
Huskies (if the Raptors aren't going to use it...)
Towers (wouldn't be thrilled, but it isn't embarrassing)
Valkyries (no particular connection, but it's just cool... not ideal if it gets shortened to the V's though...)
North Stars (suck it Minnesota)
Probably a few others that would be fine. Don't particularly want to see it be something like the Toronto 6ix.
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C_Money wrote:Anything to do with winter is a hard no from me. Like Huskies and Frost.
And it's a summer league too. Avoid all thoughts of ice snow and cold.
There goes my hero. Watch him as he goes.
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CPT wrote:Great news. Kind of a bummer it's not part of MLSE, but I'm sure they can make their own way.
Some of the names I like:
Blues (think this was suggested as a joke, but it works)
Talons (less likely with no official Raptors connection - same for any other dino-related names)
Huskies (if the Raptors aren't going to use it...)
Towers (wouldn't be thrilled, but it isn't embarrassing)
Valkyries (no particular connection, but it's just cool... not ideal if it gets shortened to the V's though...)
North Stars (suck it Minnesota)
Probably a few others that would be fine. Don't particularly want to see it be something like the Toronto 6ix.
I can see MLSE buying the incoming WNBA team in like 4 years, similar to what happened with the Toronto Argos.
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Now that Cailin sucks,, maybe Peddie bought in at the extreme peak-hype/peak-price.
Is anybody here a marine biologist?
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SharoneWright wrote:Now that Cailin sucks,, maybe Peddie bought in at the extreme peak-hype/peak-price.
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Golden State got a new team this year and are being named the Valkyries.
Probably my favorite name being floated about. Please nooo to the Towers/Huskies.
Probably my favorite name being floated about. Please nooo to the Towers/Huskies.
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SpezNc wrote:tecumseh18 wrote:Why "Towers"? Last time I counted, there was only one fricken' tower.
"Huskies" might make any UConn draftees feel better about coming here. But I'd rather it be something more original, and ... uh, bitchy while still being feminine. Something intimidating - like Raptors. Too bad the Marvels movie wasn't more popular. Toronto Marvels would have been nice.
I think for many reasons
Towers : towers can be synonymous of defence
Towers : Basketball players are tall
Towers : Toronto is one of the city with most skyscrapers in the world . Ranked #2 after New York in North america.
See below a long list of options:
1. Toronto Arsenal
2. Toronto Beavers
3. Toronto Blaze
4. Toronto Bobcats
5. Toronto Cyclones
6. Toronto Dragons
7. Toronto Fortresses
8. Toronto Frostfoxes
9. Toronto Griffins
10. Toronto Heroes
11. Toronto Huskies
12. Toronto Legends
13. Toronto Maple Queens
14. Toronto Night Owls
15. Toronto Northern Lights
16. Toronto North Stars
17. Toronto Owls
18. Toronto Phantom
19. Toronto Polar Bears
20. Toronto Raccoons
21. Toronto Redhawks
22. Toronto Renegades
23. Toronto Scorpions
24. Toronto Smoke
25. Toronto Snowfoxes
26. Toronto Sparrows
27. Toronto Stallions
28. Toronto Talons
29. Toronto Tarantulas
30. Toronto Terriers
31. Toronto T-Rex
32. Toronto Titans
33. Toronto Towers
34. Toronto Toros
35. Toronto Torosaurus
36. Toronto Vipers
37. Toronto Wildcats
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jrask wrote:SpezNc wrote:tecumseh18 wrote:Why "Towers"? Last time I counted, there was only one fricken' tower.
"Huskies" might make any UConn draftees feel better about coming here. But I'd rather it be something more original, and ... uh, bitchy while still being feminine. Something intimidating - like Raptors. Too bad the Marvels movie wasn't more popular. Toronto Marvels would have been nice.
I think for many reasons
Towers : towers can be synonymous of defence
Towers : Basketball players are tall
Towers : Toronto is one of the city with most skyscrapers in the world . Ranked #2 after New York in North america.
See below a long list of options:
1. Toronto Arsenal
2. Toronto Beavers
3. Toronto Blaze
4. Toronto Bobcats
5. Toronto Cyclones
6. Toronto Dragons
7. Toronto Fortresses
8. Toronto Frostfoxes
9. Toronto Griffins
10. Toronto Heroes
11. Toronto Huskies
12. Toronto Legends
13. Toronto Maple Queens
14. Toronto Night Owls
15. Toronto Northern Lights
16. Toronto North Stars
17. Toronto Owls
18. Toronto Phantom
19. Toronto Polar Bears
20. Toronto Raccoons
21. Toronto Redhawks
22. Toronto Renegades
23. Toronto Scorpions
24. Toronto Smoke
25. Toronto Snowfoxes
26. Toronto Sparrows
27. Toronto Stallions
28. Toronto Talons
29. Toronto Tarantulas
30. Toronto Terriers
31. Toronto T-Rex
32. Toronto Titans
33. Toronto Towers
34. Toronto Toros
35. Toronto Torosaurus
36. Toronto Vipers
37. Toronto Wildcats
Yeah ! Not happening!
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SpezNc wrote:jrask wrote:SpezNc wrote:
I think for many reasons
Towers : towers can be synonymous of defence
Towers : Basketball players are tall
Towers : Toronto is one of the city with most skyscrapers in the world . Ranked #2 after New York in North america.
See below a long list of options:
1. Toronto Arsenal
2. Toronto Beavers
3. Toronto Blaze
4. Toronto Bobcats
5. Toronto Cyclones
6. Toronto Dragons
7. Toronto Fortresses
8. Toronto Frostfoxes
9. Toronto Griffins
10. Toronto Heroes
11. Toronto Huskies
12. Toronto Legends
13. Toronto Maple Queens
14. Toronto Night Owls
15. Toronto Northern Lights
16. Toronto North Stars
17. Toronto Owls
18. Toronto Phantom
19. Toronto Polar Bears
20. Toronto Raccoons
21. Toronto Redhawks
22. Toronto Renegades
23. Toronto Scorpions
24. Toronto Smoke
25. Toronto Snowfoxes
26. Toronto Sparrows
27. Toronto Stallions
28. Toronto Talons
29. Toronto Tarantulas
30. Toronto Terriers
31. Toronto T-Rex
32. Toronto Titans
33. Toronto Towers
34. Toronto Toros
35. Toronto Torosaurus
36. Toronto Vipers
37. Toronto Wildcats
Yeah ! Not happening!
Hey, if Golden State can go with Valkyries, and that new emblem, why not?
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SpezNc wrote:jrask wrote:SpezNc wrote:
See below a long list of options:
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2. Toronto Beavers
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Yeah ! Not happening!
I think the Toronto Bare Naked Ladies would have a better shot.
BTW, I have to ask this as an older guy - is "beaver" still a popular slang term? Especially in this (unfortunate, IMO) age of Brazilian waxes.