OT: Toronto Rock moving to Hamilton (will still play as Toronto)

[WeaponOfChoice]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/toronto-rock-relocated-hamilton-1.6021661


Despite the move, and a history of intense sports rivalry between Hamilton and Toronto, the team's name will remain the same.

Dawick said a change was considered, but stressed that even though the team is relocating, he believes nothing has really changed.

"I do get the rivalry between Hamilton and Toronto but it's bigger than that," he said, adding that as the only team in Ontario, the Rock represent the entire province, especially the GTHA.

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[Cotton]

Don’t think that’s smart.

 

[WeaponOfChoice]

I agree, I don't think keeping the name is smart

 

[Fogelhund]

If it's in Hamilton, they need to change the name to Hamilton.

 

[cesareborgia]

If it's in Hamilton, they need to change the name to Hamilton.

Or Ontario ala Florida, Colorado, Arizona, Minnesota etc.

 

[uncleben]

Or Ontario ala Florida, Colorado, Arizona, Minnesota etc.

Golden Horshoe Rock
GTHA Rock


I kid, but a more inclusive name makes sense. Moving it to Hamilton and calling it Toronto will lose attendance coming from Toronto, and will be a hardsell on locals in Hamilton. You're banking on out of towners who don't really know or care otherwise

Could rework the logo too, to make the rock in question actually part of the Escarpment

 

[cesareborgia]

Golden Horshoe Rock
GTHA Rock


I kid, but a more inclusive name makes sense. Moving it to Hamilton and calling it Toronto will lose attendance coming from Toronto, and will be a hardsell on locals in Hamilton. You're banking on out of towners who don't really know or care otherwise

I agree, it's a dumb decision.

Why not appeal to the whole country? Canada Caribou. Canada Moose. Canadian Shields? Lol

 

[tmlms13]

If they really don't want to rename to Hamilton change to Ontario Rock. Only die hard fans living in Toronto will make the trip.

Unless they are planning for this to be a one-year thing and go back to Toronto.

 

[Muston Atthews]

they certainly wont be the toronto rock in my eyes

 

[justashadowof]

Do they want to fail? How about a compromise like the Ontario Rock or Golden Horseshoe Rock (I know awkward)?

 

[justashadowof]

Does anyone know the demographics of people who attended Toronto Rock games? I would have guessed that it was largely people east of the city than west of the city.

 

[tmlms13]

Does anyone know the demographics of people who attended Toronto Rock games? I would have guessed that it was largely people east of the city than west of the city.

I went to games basically a meetup with my friends on the East. Game doesn't even matter it's something to do while we catch up.

 

[namttebih]

Golden Horshoe Rock
GTHA Rock


I kid, but a more inclusive name makes sense. Moving it to Hamilton and calling it Toronto will lose attendance coming from Toronto, and will be a hardsell on locals in Hamilton. You're banking on out of towners who don't really know or care otherwise

Could rework the logo too, to make the rock in question actually part of the Escarpment

Good idea.

I was thinking The Golden Horseshoe Golden Horseshoes

 

[Ciao]

I think Hamiltonians will tell them to suck rocks.

The name thing just doesn't work.

 

[BayStBullies]

This alienated both cities, good luck to them

 

[Metroid]

Have no desire to go to Hamilton for a rock game.

 

[Coaches Coroner]

it will end up as The Hamilton Based Toronto Rock because everyone will be confused until then.

 

[MSZ]

it will end up as The Hamilton Based Toronto Rock because everyone will be confused until then.

The Toronto Rock of Hamilton.

 

[WeaponOfChoice]

Put down my deposit for season tickets today!

 

[Oscar Peterson]

Does anyone know the demographics of people who attended Toronto Rock games? I would have guessed that it was largely people east of the city than west of the city.

Box Lacrosse these days is HUGE in Oakville and I know a ton of families (including my own) who went to Rock games frequently and don't care about this change. Obviously that's not to speak for everyone but I wouldn't be surprised if we make up a huge chunk of regular viewers and we're all friends with the Dawicks (we'll get free tickets all the time)

 

[sxvnert]

Im sure a toronto based team will do real well in hamilton.

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

I'm surprised there isn't another venue besides SBA they could've used in the GTA instead of going all the way to Hamilton. Oh well. Keeping Toronto Rock isn't smart, Ontario Rock would be best.

 

[WeaponOfChoice]

I'm surprised there isn't another venue besides SBA they could've used in the GTA instead of going all the way to Hamilton. Oh well. Keeping Toronto Rock isn't smart, Ontario Rock would be best.

Is the Ricoh still usable?

 

[Roadhog]

Is the Ricoh still usable?

It is, but this is probably partly about capacity, partly getting away from MLSE. Too bad the Bulldogs lose a bunch of Saturday afternoon dates.

 

[sabremike]

It is, but this is probably partly about capacity, partly getting away from MLSE. Too bad the Bulldogs lose a bunch of Saturday afternoon dates.

If they have the capacity to do so a hockey game at 1PM followed by a NLL game at 8pm would be freaking awesome. I was a Titans STH for their brief history and around 2010 I went to a Flyers game at 1 and they had an offer for discounted tixs for the Wings game that night so I stuck around for it. There are very few sporting events I've had a more fun time at than that Wings game. I keep telling all my friends if they miss old time hockey box lax is for them.