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Islanders narrow down new AHL team name to 3 options for Hamilton
TL;DR
The New York Islanders have narrowed down the name options for their new AHL team in Hamilton to three choices. This team will relocate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario.
Key points
- New York Islanders are moving AHL team to Hamilton, Ontario
- Team is relocating from Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Three name options are being considered for the new team
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The New York Islanders are preparing for their new AHL affiliate.
It'll be based on Hamilton, Ontario, and it needs a new name.
The team is being moved from Bridgeport, Connecticut, and it's a big change for the organization.
Hamilton is a big hockey community, and the team is expected to be well-received.
But it needs a name. And apparently, there are three in consideration.
Reporter Ben Lypka was on top of the options by keeping an eye on trademark filings.
The Islanders have filed trademarks for three team names:
- Hamilton Hammers
- Hamilton Havoc
- Hamilton Mustangs
Havoc is an awesome possibility. It has the 'H-H' sound while also getting that cool team name that doesn't have an 's' at the end. And shoot, Havoc is just a cool word with both a solid sound and a strong definition.
Hammers keeps the alliteration thing going.
Mustangs would have ties to the fictional Ontario Hockey League team that was in the film Youngblood. The Hamilton Mustangs were the team in that movie.
All three options seem to have some merit, but it's not yet clear when a choice will be made.
Stay tuned, because it's a big deal for Hamilton and for the AHL.
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Q&A
What are the three name options for the Islanders' new AHL team in Hamilton?
The specific name options have not been disclosed yet, but the Islanders are in the process of finalizing them.
Why is the Islanders' AHL team moving to Hamilton, Ontario?
The team is relocating from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton to tap into the city's strong hockey community.
When will the Islanders' new AHL team start playing in Hamilton?
The exact start date for the new AHL team in Hamilton has not been announced yet.
