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With the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah all but finalized, we take a look at what the team name and color scheme should be. What names do you like? Utah Yeti? Salt Lake City Swarm?

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  1. That Stinger uniform concept with the mountain peaks & beehive on the sleeves SCREAMED Utah and I loved it! It really represented Utah well. Otherwise, I'm down with the Yeti. Non plural sounds more intimidating for some reason.

  2. why is everyone so obsessed with the name being something specific to utah?? like who gives a shit? there are no lions in detroit but that is a great name anyway

  3. Congrats on the 1k. I really like talking uniforms so you have a new sub. Coordinating with the Jazz should be their focus. Definitely gives the city a brand right away also. Pittsburgh is one of only a few cities that have it and while I visited that area quite often for work and it was Black and Yellow everywhere. Cut throats would be sick, but with the way the world is people would take offence. Yeti ( should it be plural? I kinda like no S) is really gaining traction like you said. And so many logo possibilities not only for the primary but a third jersey, outdoor game jersey.

  4. I would make a contest. Guess the score of the first exhibition game. Winners are placed in a box and a draw is held. Winning contestant provides team colors primary and secondary as well as the team name. Winner gets season tickets for life.

  5. I definitely vote for Utah Raptors. Makes perfect sense to me, the Utahraptor is the largest known raptor and state fossil. Intimidating and meaningful.

  6. Golden Eagles – Too similar to Golden Knights and Marquette will complain.
    Blizzard – Good point, I didn't think about the Avalanche
    Loons – Fits better for Canada since that's their currency
    Bees or Stingers – Too close to Stinkers, and Columbus Blue Jackets may push back since Stinger is their mascot
    Utah Raptors – I guess…but Toronto will get mad
    Cuthroats or Gila Monsters – They won't pick a name that's too hard to spell or not intuitive to say ("Hee-la vs. Gee-la monsters)

    Names I like
    Utah Pioneers – though you do have University of Denver closer and that's their mascot
    Utah Yetis – It's unique and fun and tough, though it is plural or not? I'd make it plural since people will call it the Yetis regardless
    Utah Elks – The CFL team only recently changed its name from Eskimos to Elks and it rolls well, same deal for the plural
    Utah Black Diamonds – I didn't think of this one, but it's genius but it is probably too similar to Blackhawks
    Utah Arches – I didn't think of this one but it makes sense, not really sure what you'd make the mascot here, Archie the…Yeti? Moose?
    SLC Serpents – Also another good sounding name. Venom is good too but sounds too much like a minor league franchise name. Also, knowing that kids follow hockey now too, I don't think you'd have a ravenous or scary mascot as your primarily logo
    Gelatins – Moreso for Jello Salad but it doesn't make a great mascot names

  7. If they are stupid enough to not use the name "The Salt Lake City SHAKERS" , the very next professional sports team WILL!.

  8. Even the Salt Lake Shakers with or without the word "City" Come On, this is a once in a lifetime moment for Salt Shakers or You are going to be SHOOK up if you try to mess with Salt Lake City!!!!!!

  9. Ryan if you happen to see this, please don't miss the opportunity to make a killing will the name The Salt Lake City Shakers, or The Salt Lake Shakers . The merchandise could be phenomenal If you try to mess with Salt Lake City, prepare to be SHOOK UP. Or , SALT Shakers. The only logo has to be Baseball style print. You don't want to put all the integrity on a picture of a Salt Shaker . But the whole package is ripe for the taking

  10. The Stingers was the name of Salt Lake's AAA baseball team before they renamed/rebranded to the Salt Lake Bees. Ryan Smith may need to look into any trademark issues or at minimum discuss this with Gail Miller if they are serious about using this name.

  11. You have to admit, it's all about what rolls off the tongue the best… and it's UTAH YETIS … I'm sorry I didn't like Seattle Kracken when I first heard it, then it really grew on me, and I love it. I believe that's what is happening with Utah Yetis … if you keep saying it, it just makes sense. It's a short word and rolls off the tongue so nicely. Utah Yetis.

  12. if Utah is the beehive state, then bee colors should be used for the uniforms and an appropriate nickname would be Utah Buzz…please, anything but an American Indian moniker like Chiefs, Braves, etc.

  13. This is how billionaires show off their diplomacy? Umm..it's your team rich boy. Red Wings did it for me as a Detroitian from 96-98. Indecisive Utahns are knocking on too many doors for answers these days.

  14. I would like to bring a nickname from an old-school program "America's Funniest People". From the files of "Jack Ching Bada Bing" – The Jackelopes". FASTEST I CAN BE. YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME!!

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