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**Jason** · 08-08-2004, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Wait a minute...so will the AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs be...the Toronto Maple Leafs? Please tell me they're changing the name too. Even Maple Leaves would be fine...there just needs some differentiation.

Toronto Baby Leafs

AfterTheRomance · 08-08-2004, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Toronto Baby Leafs

Just kill me now.

08-08-2004, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spot

Just kill me now.

Ditto. That's just awful.

**cujoblue** · 08-08-2004, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Toronto Baby Leafs

Your joking?

**Jason** · 08-08-2004, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cujo

Your joking?

I sure as hell hope so. hahaha

They can't be called the Maple Leafs. So what else? lol

fergo · 08-08-2004, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

They can't be called the Maple Leafs. So what else? lol

Toronto Maple Leaves
Toronto Maple Leafs Jr.
Toronto Maple Leaf Rejects
Toronto Maple Leaf Gardeners
Toronto Maple Leafs Can't Win A Calder Cup, Either
Toronto Make Believes (or Beliefs

)
Toronto Make Me Laughs
Toronto Leafies
Toronto Leafie Bastids
Toronto "Not Ready For Primetime" Leafs
Toronto Grammar Destroyers
Toronto Maple Syrup
Toronto Newfies

Of course, to be honest, I don't really know.

It better not be the Baby Leafs...though it would probably make for interesting newspaper headlines when they lose. :D

**Jason** · 08-09-2004, 03:35 PM

And it's official:
http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?t...5&e=AdminGroup

St. John's to Relocate to Toronto in 2005-06
(August 9, 2004) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that their American Hockey League (AHL) franchise, the St. John's Maple Leafs, will relocate to Toronto starting in 2005-06 when their affiliate agreement with the City of St. John's expires in 2005. The AHL Board of Governors has unanimously approved the team's relocation.

"We see this as an opportunity to move our AHL franchise closer to our NHL team, which will enable us to better develop and monitor our young and talented players. We're excited to bring Leafs AHL hockey to Toronto, so hockey fans can see our team's future players compete," said John Ferguson, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

"The City of St. John's has been a very good home for our AHL team for the past 13 seasons, making the decision to move a difficult one. We would like to thank the City of St. John's, Mayor Andy Wells, Glenn Stanford, Keith Coombs, the employees of the St. John's Maple Leafs and especially the fans for their tremendous and continuing support. We look forward to making the coming season an exciting one."

The lack of proximate AHL rivals in the Maritimes and the unusually difficult travel schedule were factors behind the decision to relocate the team. A decision on the team's Toronto-based home arena has not been made.

**erikstoll** · 08-09-2004, 04:04 PM

why not play in Rioch?

**Jason** · 08-09-2004, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by erikstoll

why not play in Rioch?

They are though

**DrezzXIII** · 08-09-2004, 04:27 PM

Although I'm sad that the Baby Leafs are moving from the Rock to Toronto, I do believe that all major league teams should have their farm franchises in the same state/province as they are. If I was a coach and needed a taxi squad player who is on a team across the country, what good is that person to me when he's jetlagged all to hell.

At least if there's an injury and a player has to be called up, they can do it the night of the game, and have the player available for the next morning's practice.

08-09-2004, 03:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jason Kind of a big deal. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sudbury Posts: 7,144 vCash: 841	And it's official: http://www.mapleleafs.com/story.ml?t...5&e=AdminGroup St. John's to Relocate to Toronto in 2005-06 (August 9, 2004) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that their American Hockey League (AHL) franchise, the St. John's Maple Leafs, will relocate to Toronto starting in 2005-06 when their affiliate agreement with the City of St. John's expires in 2005. The AHL Board of Governors has unanimously approved the team's relocation. "We see this as an opportunity to move our AHL franchise closer to our NHL team, which will enable us to better develop and monitor our young and talented players. We're excited to bring Leafs AHL hockey to Toronto, so hockey fans can see our team's future players compete," said John Ferguson, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. "The City of St. John's has been a very good home for our AHL team for the past 13 seasons, making the decision to move a difficult one. We would like to thank the City of St. John's, Mayor Andy Wells, Glenn Stanford, Keith Coombs, the employees of the St. John's Maple Leafs and especially the fans for their tremendous and continuing support. We look forward to making the coming season an exciting one." The lack of proximate AHL rivals in the Maritimes and the unusually difficult travel schedule were factors behind the decision to relocate the team. A decision on the team's Toronto-based home arena has not been made. __________________ \| danson \| says (7:27 AM): haha yes I am a red sox fan and also totally a 70 year old woman inside

08-09-2004, 04:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
erikstoll Roadside Attraction Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Biggest little city in the World Reno, Nevada Posts: 3,683 vCash: 1172	why not play in Rioch? __________________ Co GM of the season 2.5 Thundercup Champion Indianapolis Racers .::Another Roadside Attraction Blog::.

08-09-2004, 04:27 PM	#20 (permalink)
DrezzXIII Formerly known as: Drezz Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sudbury, ON Posts: 9,771 vCash: 3317	Although I'm sad that the Baby Leafs are moving from the Rock to Toronto, I do believe that all major league teams should have their farm franchises in the same state/province as they are. If I was a coach and needed a taxi squad player who is on a team across the country, what good is that person to me when he's jetlagged all to hell. At least if there's an injury and a player has to be called up, they can do it the night of the game, and have the player available for the next morning's practice. __________________

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