Crimson-JH Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I returned from touring the new T-Mobile Arena, home of the new NHL expansion team. I have to say this arena is really snazzy and cutting edge! The Hyde lounge is really unique and an upper class Vegas-style bar area. I was chatting with the arena security staff member mentioning the official team name will be the "Dark Knights." Instead of "Black Knights" (due to legal issues)... I am not keen on the name at all, even using the "Knights." First thing comes to mind is Batman... I don't know how are they going to get out of that? I just wish they drop the "Knights" for good and come up something better that is part of the Nevada culture. Seriously, Las Vegas isn't West Point... Anyway, I thought it would be interesting to share and here's some photos of the arena with the ice. Edit: I'm having trouble uploading photos from my phone. I will post it again on here shortly when I have on a photo-sharing site. imgurl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GettinGuddyWithIt Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 The arena looks great! And yeah I like the Dark Knights better than the Black Knights but I think they should make it one word. Ie. Aces, Vipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Why do they already have ice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I think they want to show that Vegas is more than just the strip. Hence the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 3 hours ago, Gooseberries said: Why do they already have ice? It does seem a bit early. Probably for these tours like this one. Plus I would imagine they would want to work out any ice quality issues prior to the team using it. They will probably have some promotions and rentals using the ice as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on the cycle Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 3 hours ago, Gooseberries said: Why do they already have ice? Just like wasting money on refrigeration I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Dark Knights is a dumb name for a Hockey team IMO... I think the Aces would have been a lot better (the concept I saw was centered around aviation instead of gambling to appease the league conditions). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuciano Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 3 hours ago, Gooseberries said: Why do they already have ice? Promotions probably. Just imagine all the tourist pussy the players will get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanB Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Good thing they have a nice building. The fans in Vegas are going to need something to enjoy because even though the league is manipulating the expansion process to give them an advantage - they're going to be bad for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 9 minutes ago, PlanB said: Good thing they have a nice building. The fans in Vegas are going to need something to enjoy because even though the league is manipulating the expansion process to give them an advantage - they're going to be bad for a while. Maybe the majority of fans will be cheering for the visiting teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Dark Knights would be the worst team name in the NHL, and one of the worst in any of the major NA pro sport leagues IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 28 minutes ago, Jägermeister said: Dark Knights would be the worst team name in the NHL, and one of the worst in any of the major NA pro sport leagues IMO. More so than the BJs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 29 minutes ago, Jägermeister said: Dark Knights would be the worst team name in the NHL, and one of the worst in any of the major NA pro sport leagues IMO. Kinda hard to top out the Maple Leafs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson-JH Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 5 hours ago, Gooseberries said: Why do they already have ice? NHL Preseason Frozen Fury is next month for Kings vs Avs and Kings vs Stars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 Percent Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 7 minutes ago, Crimson-JH said: NHL Preseason Frozen Fury is next month for Kings vs Avs and Kings vs Stars... It takes less than 24 hrs to lay ice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I was just in Vegas last week, didn't see a single advertisement or billboard for this NHL team in Vegas. Not a thing outside of T- Mobile Arena either. Or maybe I'm not looking hard enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Neilsons Towel Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 28 minutes ago, Kakanucks said: I was just in Vegas last week, didn't see a single advertisement or billboard for this NHL team in Vegas. Not a thing outside of T- Mobile Arena either. Or maybe I'm not looking hard enough. Name isn't official yet and team is a year away from entering the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Look at all that coke on the floor, so much it looks like an ice surface for a hockey rink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 21 minutes ago, Roger Neilson's Towel said: Name isn't official yet and team is a year away from entering the league. Could still easily have billboards and banners saying "NHL is coming soon" or some sort of teaser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 hour ago, Kakanucks said: I was just in Vegas last week, didn't see a single advertisement or billboard for this NHL team in Vegas. Not a thing outside of T- Mobile Arena either. Or maybe I'm not looking hard enough. I did a rafting trip there down the Grand Canyon last month, my guide already had his deposit on a pair of season tickets. People know about the team and are excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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