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Why The NHL Teams Chose Their Names

Each box has the reason why an NHL team chose their name. Match it to the team by writing it in the box.
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Last updated: March 20, 2023
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A cryptid that lives in The Pine Barrens
New Jersey Devils
A weapon carried by a leader that is good on offense and defense
Buffalo Sabres
A 1992 Disney movie that became a franchise
Anaheim Ducks
A tribute to this state's Civil War history
Columbus Blue Jackets
Relocated to the "Lone Star State"
Dallas Stars
In 1971, a sabertooth tiger fang was found in a construction site
Nashville Predators
Based off of the shape of their previous arena, nicknamed "The Igloo"
Pittsburgh Penguins
Named after a W.C. Handy song
St. Louis Blues
Named for the many types of storms that hit this area
Carolina Hurricanes
An old-fashioned English word used for brown bears in classic folk-tales
Boston Bruins
Tribute to this state's wildlife and outdoor reputation
Minnesota Wild
Relocated from Atlanta, referenced to the city burning
Calgary Flames
Named after an infantry division in which the owner served in
Chicago Blackhawks
Owner wanted to draw attention to the endangered wildcat from this state
Florida Panthers
Wanted his club to take on "an air of royalty"
Los Angeles Kings
A native octopus that lives in the Puget Sound; related to a cryptid
Seattle Kraken
Wanted a powerful warrior-like name to represent the city
Vegas Golden Knights
Represented the capital of Canada
Ottawa Senators
Meant to symbolize the fast-paced action of hockey
Philadelphia Flyers
A large amount of this animal swimming off of the coast
San Jose Sharks
Named for having the most strikes in the country
Tampa Bay Lightning
An animal representing the desert area of this state
Arizona Coyotes
Named for the disasters that happen in the Rocky Mountains
Colorado Avalanche
Named after the oil reserves in this area
Edmonton Oilers
Owner was fan of the NFL team, city serves as base for Canadian Royal Air Force
Winnipeg Jets
Wanted to represent a certain area in New York
New York Islanders
Represents the people of Canada; only NHL team spelled with French spelling
Montreal Canadiens
Named after an amateur hockey team the owner played for; logo represents Industrial Revolution
Detroit Red Wings
Came from a nickname of the owner; Tex's
New York Rangers
Represents the symbol on Canada's flag; also named after a regiment
Toronto Maple Leafs
A derivative of Uncle Sam, Canadian version. Also slang for Canadian
Vancouver Canucks
Named after the capital of America, in Washington D.C.
Washington Capitals
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