What do you think of this project?

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archited said:
Lacrosse is one of those sleeper sports -- hasn't drawn well in terms of fan support on the big-field, outdoors game; I believe it would be much more exciting as a more intense game in an indoor arena (more comfortable for fans as well). A couple of things that bode well for an Edmonton franchise: 1. an immediate built-in rivalry with the Calgary Roughnecks (but please don't pick an oil-related name for the team), 2. a roughly equal Canadian/American team presence with a potential for divisional rivalry, 3. with similar rules to hockey in terms of onside play, goalie presence, number of field players and speed of ball movement (compared to puck movement), 4. A well-established arena sports infrastructure in terms of administration. With 9 home games in the regular season and a couple more pre-season games plus post-season play I could see an average season having maybe 15 local events, easily squeezed into the Rogers Arena schedule. With a regular season beginning in late fall, it would also provide an excellent go-along to the hockey season. Edmonton Freeze, Edmonton Wolverines, Edmonton Capitals ... let's build some fan momentum here starting with team name ideas.
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Here is AI's take:
  • Edmonton Rippers
  • Edmonton Cold Snaps
  • Edmonton Checkers
  • Edmonton Drillers
  • Edmonton Blizzard
  • River Valley Rebels
  • Edmonton Voyageurs
  • Edmonton High Level
  • Edmonton Lax Rats
  • Edmonton Mall Rats
  • Edmonton Top Cheddar
  • YEG Yard Sales
  • Edmonton Freezies
 
Out of the AI suggestions I like Edmonton Voyageurs (maybe Edmonton Coureur des Bois to relate to one of the area's first "industries") and Edmonton Mall Rats as an expression of truth that forces Edmontonians into a little self-introspection. (as does "YEG Yard Sales").
 
While on the subject I could see a WNBA franchise also working in Edmonton. With a season from mid-May to mid-September comprised of 22 regular season home games it would blend nicely with an NHL finals run (lifting some of the angst with an alternative distraction when the Oilers struggle as they sometimes do). For those who don't know "The Edmonton Grads" carries a lot of historical weight in the basketball world; as a spectator I love women's basketball and there are some notable Canadians in the game.
 
Ned said:
Here is AI's take:
  • Edmonton Rippers
  • Edmonton Cold Snaps
  • Edmonton Checkers
  • Edmonton Drillers
  • Edmonton Blizzard
  • River Valley Rebels
  • Edmonton Voyageurs
  • Edmonton High Level
  • Edmonton Lax Rats
  • Edmonton Mall Rats
  • Edmonton Top Cheddar
  • YEG Yard Sales
  • Edmonton Freezies
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If I buy a ticket to see YEG Yard Sales vs. Edmonton Top Cheddar I want you to shoot me.
 
Ned said:
Here is AI's take:
  • Edmonton Rippers
  • Edmonton Cold Snaps
  • Edmonton Checkers
  • Edmonton Drillers
  • Edmonton Blizzard
  • River Valley Rebels
  • Edmonton Voyageurs
  • Edmonton High Level
  • Edmonton Lax Rats
  • Edmonton Mall Rats
  • Edmonton Top Cheddar
  • YEG Yard Sales
  • Edmonton Freezies
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I could definitely see Edmonton Blizzard working as a cool name, and very easy to associate with the city
 
archited said:
BB Gun or Blunderbuss
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Greenspace said:
Super random and weird. I guess great for their branding. Banks are great stable long term tenants but in other cities this would be actual retail.
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Bank leases cap out at much higher values than retail, pay higher rents, tend to renew forever, and are not particularly intensive from a management perspective.

Sometimes what looks really good on the balance sheet - or in the sales particulars - simply doesn't translate to well-animated or curated spaces or active/lively neighbourhoods.
 
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