VHLM THEME WEEK - BEST TEAM NAMES/UNIS

[Scurvy 1,549]

With the trade deadline looming I am happy to see Theme week back so that I can earn that precious TPE.  Especially since all I’ve put points in lately is faceoffs so a little extra can’t hurt improve Ninefinger’s abysmal faceoff success.

 

For this weeks theme (VHLM) I wanted to discuss a few things.  First, the M holds a special place in my VHL experience because like everyone it's where I started and got hooked on this league.  Luckily, I had a great GM when I signed in San Diego in S81 @JB123).  If not for JB123 and some fellow active teammates I might not have stayed through the learning curve, so thanks JB.  My second player’s run through the M wasn’t as memorable but my player did make it to the finals in my short re-create and full season, losing both unfortunately.  

 

Second, I want to discuss the best team uniform in the VHLM and best/worst team names and offer some new suggestions.  

 

Best Uniform/Team name

In the best uniform category, there are really only three that standout for me and luckily, I got to play for two of them.  

 

Miami Marauders- Red and Black always look great and a sick emblem that strikes fear into opponents.  Obviously, I am bias but I think they have the best uniform in the league and one of the best team names as well. 

  

Philadelphia Reapers- Again, here a bad ass uniform to coincide with a great team name as well.  For starters anything in Philly needs to be tough or at least look tough.  And there is nothing tougher than a Reaper.  Cool emblem and good colors to boot.  It's my #2 pick for uniform and #1 for team name.

 

 Las Vegas Aces-  I am pretty sure there is a WNBA team with the same name but this my #3 uniform pick and down the list for team name.  Black and green the Aces have a storied history of putting together great teams and have won a decent number of championships.  Great uniform, name meh.  

 

 

Honorable mention:  Houston Bulls uniform.

 

Ok so here is my list for the worst uniform in the VHLM:

 

Halifax 21^st -Not sure the significance of a 21? I am sure there is something but the uniform needs work.  Blue and White isn’t bad but in the little research I did on Halifax I read that the waterfront district has historic properties from the days as a a hub for privateers.  Interesting and I think that could be a good name change for Halifax.  The Halifax Privateers would be a great division rival for the Marauders.  

 

Saskatoon Wild- The Wild is another team name that could use an update. A quick internet search showed some team names such as Rattlers, Blades. Roughriders, and the Berries (wtf).  After searching I think the easy fit for a team name would be the Broncos, after the Humbolt Broncos hockey club that suffered tragedy in 2018 when 16 players/staff were killed in a terrible bus crash. So a perfect team name replacement to honor this team.

  

BEST UNIFORM/TEAM NAME LIST IN ORDER

Miami Marauders

Philadelphia Reapers

Las Vegas Aces

Houston Bulls

San Diego Marlins

Ottawa Lynx 

Mexico City Kings

Missasauga Hounds

Saskatoon Wild 

Halifax 21st

[Enorama 2,039]

10 minutes ago, Scurvy said:

Halifax 21^st -Not sure the significance of a 21? I am sure there is something but the uniform needs work.  Blue and White isn’t bad but in the little research I did on Halifax I read that the waterfront district has historic properties from the days as a a hub for privateers.  Interesting and I think that could be a good name change for Halifax.  The Halifax Privateers would be a great division rival for the Marauders.  

 

 

Pier 21 is basically the Canadian equivalent of Ellis Island if that helps you.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pier_21

[Scurvy 1,549]

6 minutes ago, Enorama said:

Pier 21 is basically the Canadian equivalent of Ellis Island if that helps you.

It does.  Thanks for the info! 

[LucyXpher 1,588]

 

I had a similar reaction lol, I couldn't figure out why "21".  But once it's explained, I honestly think it's one of the best team names across all 3 leagues-- maybe not the most fun or exciting, but meaningful for sure!  Nice article though!  Maybe I disagree on Vegas being the best uniform/team name, but I also just hate Vegas so it's kind of a personal thing 

 

[Scurvy 1,549]

45 minutes ago, LucyXpher said:

I honestly think it's one of the best team names across all 3 leagues-

Yeah knowing now what it means it is pretty cool.  I shoulda researched better I guess 

[LucyXpher 1,588]

2 minutes ago, Scurvy said:

Yeah knowing now what it means it is pretty cool.  I shoulda researched better I guess 

lol you're fine!  I mean, even with significance it's still just a boat logo, like, wooo boats!  Reapers are probably low-key my favorite logo

[Beketov 9,103]

3 hours ago, Scurvy said:

Miami Marauders- Red and Black always look great and a sick emblem that strikes fear into opponents. 

I’m now wondering how well calibrated your monitor is because that is 100% hot pink, not red.

 

2 hours ago, Scurvy said:

Yeah knowing now what it means it is pretty cool.  I shoulda researched better I guess 

You aren’t the first to be confused, you won’t be the last. It’s not a standard name and it would be vastly worse in the VHL but for the VHLM, the introduction to the league for everyone, it’s so good.

[Scurvy 1,549]

42 minutes ago, Beketov said:

100% hot pink, not red.

Hmmm.  Well that changes things .  Looks red on here.  

[Beketov 9,103]

17 minutes ago, Scurvy said:

Hmmm.  Well that changes things .  Looks red on here.  

Hot pink + Black is an awesome combination anyway