Flint Hockey Team Could Be 'Tropics,' 'Vikings' Or 'Pride'
FLINT, Mich. (AP) - The Ontario Hockey League team that's scheduled to start playing in Flint later this year could be named the "Flint Tropics," "Vikings" or "Pride."
The Flint Journal reports Friday those are among the names registered with the state. Others are "Phoenix" and "Sparks."
An online contest to name the team started this week. The winning idea - to be announced later this month - will be good for a pair of season tickets for the 2015-16 season and a team-autographed jersey.
The Flint Tropics is a favorite on social media and recalls the basketball team name from the 2008 Will Ferrell film, "Semi-Pro," which was set and partially filmed in Flint.
League officials recently approved plans to sell the Plymouth Whalers and move the team to Flint.
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