OOTP 9 quickstart- Canadians needed

[treedom]

Originally Posted by Raidergoo

Why is Steelers traditional for Hamilton? Could you elaborate?

Because that's what Hamilton is known for: steel. Its nickname is 'Steel Town'. It had a soccer team called the Steelers. There was a brand of beer made there called Steeler...

[Raidergoo]

Originally Posted by treedom

Because that's what Hamilton is known for: steel. Its nickname is 'Steel Town'. It had a soccer team called the Steelers. There was a brand of beer made there called Steeler...

Well, not a bad idea. Would the team colors be yellow and blue, like on the town's coat of arms?

[Raidergoo]

Originally Posted by BruceM

Ummm, Halifax, as explained in my post about the significance of the Kingfisher to that city.

I don't have a Halifax in this league.

[Raidergoo]

Originally Posted by BruceM

Hamilton is to Canada what Pittsburgh is to the US - Steeltown.

Ok, that about settles the name for Hamilton.

[CHOWDERHEAD]

Originally Posted by Raidergoo

I don't have a Halifax in this league.

Maybe you should

[Raidergoo]

Originally Posted by CHOWDERHEAD

Maybe you should

There's always expansion.

[treedom]

Originally Posted by Raidergoo

Well, not a bad idea. Would the team colors be yellow and blue, like on the town's coat of arms?

I guess that would be as good a combo as any. Black and grey could work too, maybe. I'm not too good with colours though.

[Jpotapoff]

For Edmonton I like using the name Klondikes or Klondikers. It's similar enough to the Trappers so it feels right and Edmonton's major summer event used to be called Klondike Days.

[BruceM]

Originally Posted by Raidergoo

I don't have a Halifax in this league.

Do whatever you like with it, makes no difference to me as I'm not interested in the quickstart anyway.

My original response was to KQ's suggestions, in particular the name "Navalists" for a Halifax team. I merely pointed out what I thought it should be and why.

[ricko]

Originally Posted by Raidergoo

Well, not a bad idea. Would the team colors be yellow and blue, like on the town's coat of arms?

I was born in The Hammer, lived there (or real close to it) for over 40 years.

Hamilton's sports teams have varied in colour, but I don't think anyone would argue that sports fans (and non-fans) in Hamilton identify with Black and Gold. The Tiger-Cats have existed there for over a century. For a sample of the colours, go here:

Hamilton Tiger-Cats :: Official Site of the Tiger-Cats

[treedom]

Originally Posted by ricko

I was born in The Hammer, lived there (or real close to it) for over 40 years.

Hamilton's sports teams have varied in colour, but I don't think anyone would argue that sports fans (and non-fans) in Hamilton identify with Black and Gold. The Tiger-Cats have existed there for over a century. For a sample of the colours, go here:

Hamilton Tiger-Cats :: Official Site of the Tiger-Cats

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