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This is a list of nicknames in the sport of ice hockey. Most are related to professional ice hockey such as the National Hockey League. A few notable nicknames from the Canadian major junior hockey leagues, the U.S. colleges, and national teams are excluded.
The first all-black line in the Quebec Senior Hockey League. 1940s [2] The Century Line Syl Apps Jr., Lowell MacDonald, Jean Pronovost: Pittsburgh Penguins: NHL: Named by their team publicist after the line scored over 100 goals in the 1973–1974 season. 1973–1976 [3] [4] The Coneheads Mark Pavelich, John Harrington, Buzz Schneider
Chilliwack Chiefs - While retaining their name, the team retired their mascot "Chief Wannawin". The chief of a local First Nation applauded the move but was disappointed the mascot was part of the team for 20 years. [20] Hannover Indians (German Oberliga) Malmö Redhawks (Swedish Hockey League) Memmingen Indians (German Oberliga)
Wild Wing's name was chosen following a fan "Name the Mascot" write-in contest. [2] During the team's 1995 home opener against the Calgary Flames, Wild Wing caught fire attempting to jump over a wall of flames, after his skates caught on a trampoline. [7] [8] Wild Wing was the basis for the protagonist of the 1996–97 animated series Mighty ...
This is a list of fictional sports teams, athletic groups that have been identified by name in works of fiction but do not really exist as such. Teams have been organized by the sport they participate in, followed by the media product they appear in. Specific television episodes are noted when available.
Pages in category "Lists of ice hockey teams" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Among the categories of names for sports teams in the United States and Canada, those referring to Indigenous peoples are lesser in popularity only to the names of various animals. In a list of the top 100 team names, "Indians" is 14th, "Braves" is 38th, "Chiefs" is 57th. [1]
1 By name. 2 By team. Toggle By team subsection. 2.1 Current. 2.2 Defunct. ... This list of National Hockey League (NHL) players is divided into the following lists ...