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Originally Posted by itcrossedtheline
Didn't a thread about this on here. Interesting article on how all NHL teams got their nicknames
http://mentalfloss.com/article/22915...nhl-team-names
21. CALGARY FLAMES
The Flames played in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980 and their nickname was a reference to the burning of Atlanta by General William T. Sherman during the Civil War. While the team moved, the nickname remained. |
Where are the easily offended whiners in the Adirondack mascot thread on this one?