Flames licence plates a possibility

[Dion]

Organizations and institutions -- such as the Calgary Flames, Calgary Stampeders and the University of Calgary -- may be able to sponsor licence plates, if Tory MLAs give the idea the green light, noted Service Alberta spokesman Cam Traynor

Motorists could proudly sport the team or school logos on their tags, with a small portion of the revenue possibly going back to the organizations.

"It's up to the (government) caucus to decide," Traynor said.

The province will likely roll out some of the licence plate initiatives by June, although a final announcement on new styles and mottos isn't expected until later in the summer.

The thought of slapping an NHL team logo on a plate -- which is already permitted in provinces like Ontario -- is welcomed by the Calgary Flames, which would like to see their fans have the option of expressing their team loyalty in a new manner.

"It is an idea we would be interested in," said Peter Hanlon, vice-president of communications for the Flames.

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...3-e600ab0622a1

[Ro]

Only took them 3.5 years to use my suggestion.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...ghlight=plates

[krazycanuck]

that's awesome...they have that down in Florida. You pay an extra fee for all sorts of causes and the extra money goes to a foundation based on the plate. For example a Dolphins plate would go towards a football program for high schools, etc. Would love to see that in Alberta.

[Flames in 07]

Most US cities do that, not common with pro teams but it is common with university alumni. Great idea.

[Resolute 14]

I can see it now... Flames fan in Edmonton proudly displaying his custom plate, and his car getting vandalized every other day, and vice versa.

Still, I like it.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

I can see it now... Flames fan in Edmonton proudly displaying his custom plate, and his car getting vandalized every other day, and vice versa.

Still, I like it.

Right. I think you are just inviting Oiler and Canuck fans to key your cars.

[ZDogg]

Originally Posted by troutman

Right. I think you are just inviting Oiler and Canuck fans to key your cars.

Unfortunately that is probably true. I live in Lethbridge which seems to be closet Oiler fan country. I had my car flag stolen after 4 days in 2004. This year I had my Flames flag cut off after 2 days. If I got the plate I would probably find my truck torched in some farmers field.

[Ruttiger]

Originally Posted by troutman

Right. I think you are just inviting Oiler and Canuck fans to key your cars.

And the same treatment from Flames fans here in Calgary to my Oilers plate!