02-18-2020, 11:17 AM
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#41
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Wouldn't it be weird if there was a Colorado Eagles and a Colorado Springs Flames/Heat/*insert new name here*?
Any chance the Eagles start going by Loveland Eagles or we use something regional like when the Baby Flames were in Glens Falls? Maybe Rocky Mountain Flames/Heat? I don't think either sounds too bad.
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02-18-2020, 11:23 AM
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#42
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Posted the 6 millionth post!
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So does a move away from Stockton signal an end that "California" regional strategy for AHL affiliates?
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02-18-2020, 11:28 AM
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#43
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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The only thing I know about Colorado Springs is Ted Haggard. The Colorado Springs Hypocrites?
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02-18-2020, 11:31 AM
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#44
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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If we want to stick with the Flames theme, we could be the "Colorado Springs Hell Flames".
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02-18-2020, 11:33 AM
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#45
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: 161 St. - Yankee Stadium
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Eagles is a good bet considering the proximity of the AF Academy.
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02-18-2020, 11:36 AM
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#46
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All I can get
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The Pike's Peak Pikers.
Or just "Scorch." No geographical marker.
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02-18-2020, 12:05 PM
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#47
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBR
Eagles is a good bet considering the proximity of the AF Academy.
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Is this a joke or something? Or are you unaware that the Colorado Eagles are already a team in the league?
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02-18-2020, 01:03 PM
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#48
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In the Sin Bin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sempuki
How about "Rockies"?
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No chance whatsoever that the MLB Rockies allow them to use the trademark.
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02-18-2020, 01:06 PM
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#49
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
So does a move away from Stockton signal an end that "California" regional strategy for AHL affiliates?
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No, there are still 4 other teams, and Palm Springs is coming soon. Sounds like Vegas is moving their affiliate to Nevada (not sure if the Chicago Wolves are actually moving, or what...)
I think Vancouver is the last team with a super distant affiliate (Utica). The Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL outdraw Utica right now (a lot ECHL teams outdraw a lot of AHL teams)...I bet the AHL would love a couple of teams in Utah to make a mini rockies division within the Pacific.
Stockton has the lowest attendance in the AHL this year:
https://www.hockeydb.com/nhl-attenda...L1941&sid=2020
ECHL:
https://www.hockeydb.com/nhl-attenda...L2004&sid=2020
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02-18-2020, 01:08 PM
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#50
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In the Sin Bin
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The Wolves aren't moving, but they are one of the last of a dying breed: an independently owned AHL franchise. I think it's only a matter of time before they are forced out, or forced down to the ECHL.
Also, the Coyotes have their affiliate in Tuscon.
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02-18-2020, 01:08 PM
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#51
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Resolute 14
No chance whatsoever that the MLB Rockies allow them to use the trademark.
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They would just need it from the NHL (via the Devils likely), which is also unlikely.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_Rockies_(NHL)
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02-18-2020, 04:09 PM
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#52
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Castle Rock, CO
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I'm voting for the Colorado I-25 Construction as team name. Because it won't be complete before the Flames move their AHL team again!
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02-18-2020, 04:18 PM
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#53
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: 161 St. - Yankee Stadium
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crown Royal
Is this a joke or something? Or are you unaware that the Colorado Eagles are already a team in the league?
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Completely unaware. Back to the drawing board.
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02-18-2020, 04:22 PM
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#54
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DenverFlame
I'm voting for the Colorado I-25 Construction as team name. Because it won't be complete before the Flames move their AHL team again!
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You're right about that. Big reason why the outdoor game was a fiasco.
Still don't think it will be an issue for this team, as they should be self sustaining in Colorado Springs you'd hope.
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02-18-2020, 05:44 PM
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#55
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by powderjunkie
Sounds like Vegas is moving their affiliate to Nevada (not sure if the Chicago Wolves are actually moving, or what...)
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They purchased the San Antonio Rampage and will be moving them to Vegas next season (they will play in the arena at the Orleans Casino for the time being). The rumour is that they will name the team the Vegas Silver Knights.
It likely means the Wolves and Blues will become affiliates again.
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02-18-2020, 06:14 PM
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#56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by getbak
They purchased the San Antonio Rampage and will be moving them to Vegas next season (they will play in the arena at the Orleans Casino for the time being). The rumour is that they will name the team the Vegas Silver Knights.
It likely means the Wolves and Blues will become affiliates again.
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The Wolves and Blues also had a falling out, so Chicago could theoretically play without an affiliate next season.
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02-18-2020, 08:02 PM
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#57
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldDutch
You live in a great little town. I travel for work to Loveland, but drive and stay in Fort Collins. The Elizabeth is a favorite of mine, and the local restaurants there are excellent!
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Thanks a lot. We really like it and it is a great place to call home and raise kids.
There are so many good craft breweries and burgeoning farm to table restaurants, it makes choosing difficult.
The Elizabeth has a phenomenal atmosphere and a great rooftop lounge. Well played sir...
PM me if you are interested saying hey, next time you will be in the area and have some time.
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02-18-2020, 08:07 PM
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#58
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Fort Collins, CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop
The old Central Hockey League affiliate was the Colorado Flames. Maybe we see the return of that. The Flaming C wouldn't even change.
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Hey Reg, I just picked up a piece of memorabilia from someone I work with that you and others on the board are gonna love.
I’ll try and capture a decent image of it tomorrow and share it with everyone.
Cheers!
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02-19-2020, 12:37 PM
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#59
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Ontario
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^ Man, were those refreshing to read today
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02-19-2020, 12:55 PM
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Farm Team Player
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Airdrie
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