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Locke · 01-30-2025, 11:51 AM

I actually dont mind HC. I know it sounds a bit boring, but its odd...

Soccer teams in North America adopted ridiculous European names, but dont European Hockey teams use HC regularly?

Its an interesting role reversal.

Besides, staying as a neutral 'HC' allows for a lot of marketing flexibility and, for whatever reason the owner was adamant that it be 'Utah' rather than 'Salt Lake City' so it brings a lot more attention to the fact that it's 'Utah' as opposed to the name of the team.

For instance, on away games 'the Flames are in town' in a case like this it would be 'Utah is in town.'

I dont know if theres any value in that, it is what it is.

01-30-2025, 11:51 AM	#429
Locke Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Income Tax Central Exp:	I actually dont mind HC. I know it sounds a bit boring, but its odd... Soccer teams in North America adopted ridiculous European names, but dont European Hockey teams use HC regularly? Its an interesting role reversal. Besides, staying as a neutral 'HC' allows for a lot of marketing flexibility and, for whatever reason the owner was adamant that it be 'Utah' rather than 'Salt Lake City' so it brings a lot more attention to the fact that it's 'Utah' as opposed to the name of the team. For instance, on away games 'the Flames are in town' in a case like this it would be 'Utah is in town.' I dont know if theres any value in that, it is what it is. __________________ The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves! This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness. The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.