The Saanich Summit, the Saanich Predators, maybe the Saanich Squid? SaanichB次元官网网址檚 junior hockey team has a shortlist of possible new names and is inviting the public to help make the final decision.
On Friday (Aug. 28), the owners of the team announced five new names being considered. Earlier in the summer, Greater VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 longest-running junior hockey team quietly did away with its name and logo B次元官网网址� which featured the profile of a First NationB次元官网网址檚 man with feathers in his hair B次元官网网址� out of respect for local First Nations.
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B次元官网网址淲e started with a huge list of names that mostly came from the community and weB次元官网网址檝e even had some very creative folks develop logos and jersey designs,B次元官网网址� owners Ed Geric and Norm Kelly said in a written statement.
Now, SaanichB次元官网网址檚 junior hockey team has a shortlist for the public to weigh in on. The list includes the Saanich Riptide, to convey the teamB次元官网网址檚 energy, unpredictability and speed; the Saanich Squid, to remind opponents that this team is fast, clever and able to adapt, the Saanich Defenders, to remind athletes of the importance of teamwork when facing the opposition, the Saanich Predators, to pay homage to the former Victoria Predators team and portray stealth and strength; the Saanich Summit, to convey strength and connection to the environment.
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The Braves name and logo had been with the team for 53 years. The name change didnB次元官网网址檛 come after complaints or pressure from the community, but rather a feeling that it was time for a refresh, Kelly told Black Press Media in July.
B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檝e had positive relationships with our First Nations players, with the local First Nations, and never had any [negative] input,B次元官网网址� Kelly said at the time.
Feedback will be accepted until Sept. 4 with the final decision expected shortly after. Until then, the team remains B次元官网网址渢he Saanich Jr. B hockey team.B次元官网网址�
For more information or to weigh in, visit the teamB次元官网网址檚 social media pages or email SaanichJrBHockey@gmail.com.
B次元官网网址揥ith files from Travis Paterson.
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