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Las Vegas NHL team: Picking which team name is the best

By Sammi Silber

LAS VEGAS, NV - October 7, 2016: A general view inside T-Mobile Arena during a preseason game between the Dallas Stars and the L.A. Kings in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dallas Stars would defeat the L.A. Kings 6-3. (Photo by Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images.)
LAS VEGAS, NV - October 7, 2016: A general view inside T-Mobile Arena during a preseason game between the Dallas Stars and the L.A. Kings in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Dallas Stars would defeat the L.A. Kings 6-3. (Photo by Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images.) /
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Nov 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of hockey puck before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of hockey puck before the game between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Las Vegas Flying Aces, Red and Black

When early speculation hinted at the chance of Vegas getting an NHL team, this name immediately came to mind. Not only does it centre around gambling and cards, a huge part of what Vegas is known for, but it’s a creative and tough team name. It would indicate speed, intensity and high stakes, which is exactly what fans are destined to find with these new franchise.

Red and black are the two colors split between the four suits of cards, and they present a unique combination that would look great as an NHL uniform. While it could somewhat be similar to Chicago’s style, there could be more a saturated red and a lighter black to change things up. Having the repetitive card suits around the waistline of the jersey wouldn’t look too shabby, either.

Las Vegas Jokers, Green and Purple

Why so serious? That’s the question I ask when it comes to the Vegas jerseys. While Knights are a bold theme to add, what would really be fun is to have a humorous, strong team name that represents a pop-culture idea. The Joker is just one of them, but also has to do again with card-playing, a huge part of the Vegas-culture (at least for tourists).

A green and purple color scheme is something that would also stand out on the ice. It is definitely an idea that we haven’t seen before in past jerseys, and could be worth while to at least try out on the ice. Imagine a court-jester logo as well, and you get a uniform that has a chance of being one of the top choices in the NHL.

This would be a legitimate team name and something that would look great. These two colors are unique, and having a crazy, eye-catching jersey may benefit the new team for the best.

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