tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post4982116138239695839..comments2024-03-08T23:13:42.780-06:00Comments on Hockey Blog In Canada: The OutrageTeebzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538474727022437837noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-706000062405828642008-07-18T14:23:00.000-05:002008-07-18T14:23:00.000-05:00Well put, Joe.I totally get the fact that there ar...Well put, Joe.<BR/><BR/>I totally get the fact that there are some names out there that are beyond ridiculous (IceHogs? SeaWolves? Checkers?), but I would rather not be a billboard for the Iowa pork industry if I played. That's nearly European hockey with the advertising they are doing.<BR/><BR/>Again, I fully support AHL hockey in Iowa, and truly believe that everyone in Iowa should embrace this team. I'm just not fond of the name they chose.<BR/><BR/>Support the team. Go to games. Buy a soda and a hot dog. It's the game that's important, not the name. :o)Teebzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538474727022437837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-28705368091759378072008-07-18T13:34:00.000-05:002008-07-18T13:34:00.000-05:00As a Canadian ex-pat now living in DSM, I have to ...As a Canadian ex-pat now living in DSM, I have to admit in being a little shocked at the choice. I also knew immediately the folks in the "Hockey Nation" would be kinda disgusted. But considering I played for the Grimsby Peach Kings once, the Iowa Chops is growing on me. One thing for sure, if the team wins on the ice, the fans won't care one bit. Afterall, what the heck is a Peterborough Pete? It is an excellent franchise in Major Junior A, but the nickname is not a winner. Some of the other Canadian nick names, Calgary Hit Men, Ottawa 67's etc. The fact that the Toronto AHL team "stole" the former junior team nickname "Marlies" when I thought the name was just silly, though better than full name: Marlboroughs. can you imagine how American fans would scratch their head witha team seemingly named after a cigarette! Enough I say! The AHL experince in Iowa has been excellent for me and my kids are huge fans. The rink in downtown DSM is a beautiful facility, and I hope to see it full to the rafters with Chop fans loving the hard hitting action come this fall.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543581232320866878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-74695882551154593802008-07-18T10:17:00.000-05:002008-07-18T10:17:00.000-05:00Being proud is one thing, but how many people in I...Being proud is one thing, but how many people in Iowa want to be named after something you flame-broil on the BBQ?<BR/><BR/>I get the pride in the pork industry, but why name your team after something you slaughter? If that's the case, why not name the team the "Iowa Chicken Legs" or the "Iowa Ground Beef"?<BR/><BR/>Schlegel should just admit to everyone that he got paid by the pork industry to advertise for them. He has a partnership with them, after all.<BR/><BR/>But... and I want to be clear... support the team. I like Iowa, and getting pro hockey in there is vitally important to growing the game. Go see the Iowa AHL franchise play as often as you can. That's how it will grow. :o)Teebzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538474727022437837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-50751711736684467502008-07-18T08:59:00.000-05:002008-07-18T08:59:00.000-05:00Yes, the majority, 1,000 of roughly 1,500 that res...Yes, the majority, 1,000 of roughly 1,500 that responded to the online poll, hardly a cross-section of Des Moines, said they "hate it". What you failed to mention was that WHO TV, the NBC affiliate in Des Moines has a sunday night sports show called "Sound Off". Sound off has a munch larger audience base than the 1,500-2,000 people who voted online. The fans of Sound Off voted and Iowa Chops was the name that won, then a couple days later the team name was announced. Schlegel sports also interviewed Iowans to get a feel for the state and found most people they interviewed mentioned the pride Iowa takes in it's pork industry (as well as corn and ethanol production). So it's not like they didn't consult with Iowans first. It's a great name now the tough part is teaching Iowans hockey and getting them from the wrestling mat (Iowa has the largest HS wrestling tournament) to the ice rink!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-38562553297001690512008-07-15T23:11:00.000-05:002008-07-15T23:11:00.000-05:00Like I said before, Broodwich, I totally support h...Like I said before, Broodwich, I totally support hockey in Iowa. I am disappointed in the name, but I certainly think Des Moines deserves a team.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the hockey, soak up the atmosphere, and have a good time. That's what hockey is all about - chops or no chops. :o)Teebzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538474727022437837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-84490069231556018962008-07-15T23:06:00.000-05:002008-07-15T23:06:00.000-05:00I would venture to say that in today's market that...I would venture to say that in today's market that names like Packers, Buckeyes, and Cornhuskers would not fare well in focus groups and web-polls. These are teams that have tradition and have formulated a brand that extends beyond the context of their original meaning. <BR/><BR/>The same would apply here. If this team succeeds one the ice and in ticket sales this name will join many others which are odd, regional and have character. I have even become more comfortable with the name after a few days.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your kind comments about my fellow Iowans. I have enjoyed reading your insightful entries, and look forward to reading your thoughts during hockey season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-4568192027967500562008-07-14T11:15:00.000-05:002008-07-14T11:15:00.000-05:00Omaha Beef, an indoor football team... another mea...Omaha Beef, an indoor football team... another meat name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com