Laconia's new baseball team name contest

fatlazyless · 10-25-2009, 07:33 PM

The new Laconia NECBL baseball team needs a name. Here's an opportunity to win a season pass to all home games. get mentioned in the website, win a baseball cap, and throw a starting ball out to the pitcher.

The other 11 teams in the NECBL are the Danbury Westerners, Holyoke Blue Sox, Keene Swamp Bats, Lowell All-Americans, New Bedford Bay Sox, Newport Gulls, North Adams Steeple Cats, North Shore Navigators, Pittsfild Defenders, Sanford Mainers,and Vermont Moutaineers.

Deadline: Friday, November 6

Submit entry to Laconiabaseball@gmail.com along with your name, age, street address,
telephone number, and email address.

Read all about it in the front page story in the Saturday, October 24,
www.laconiadailysun.com
........

The Laconia Opechee Sox....nah...The Laconia Biker Sox.....nah....The Laconia Red Sox.....nah....The Laconia Choo Choo's.....nah...The Laconia No Wakes...nah....The Laconia Big Blocks.....nah.....The Laconia V-Twins....nah...The Laconia Black Flies.....yes, that's a good one for baseball...The Black Flies!

waddayathink?

SteveA · 10-25-2009, 09:06 PM

The Spartans?

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They could sell cool Spartan warrior helmets in the gift shop!

BroadHopper · 10-25-2009, 09:24 PM

Very Unique and becoming for a collegate team!

Mr. V · 10-26-2009, 12:58 AM

The Laconia Lakers.

fatlazyless · 10-27-2009, 07:32 AM

Yes I agree, the Laconia Laker's is a decent name since the 8 1/2 x 11," city, official, paper letterheads and motor vehicle signage like police & dpw for Laconia says "Laconia - City of the Lakes," which is a reference to Lakes Winnisquam, Opeechee, and Winnipesaukee."

Laconia High School has had the "Laconia Sachems," with a drawing of a red skin indian for their high school athletic symbol for many years, so Laconia Lakers would be an original name.....at least locally....way east of Los Angeles.

Sounds good.....the Laconia Lakers....go-team-go!
............

Let me toss this suggestion out here.

The LACONIA W.O.W's or just THE WOW's

wow....what-a-name.......get it..... THE WOW's!

After each home run.....picture this..... the whole bleachers will stand....do a big human wave....and all scream.....like WOW!

SIKSUKR · 10-27-2009, 09:23 AM

Maybe the FLL's.The Formidable Laconia Lakers.

chipj29 · 10-27-2009, 09:46 AM

How about the Laconia Bike Weeks?

OK, I know it's lame, but it is the best I got today.

colt17 · 10-27-2009, 10:05 AM

where are they going to play there home games? im not aware of a baseball facility in Laconia that could hold 1,500 a night??

Weirs guy · 10-27-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colt17

where are they going to play there home games? im not aware of a baseball facility in Laconia that could hold 1,500 a night??

there going to the robbie mills complex on meredith center road. nice facility but it needs quiet a bit of improvements to get 1,500 into it, lots of articles in the citizen about it.

the problem with the laconia lakers is that "lakers" are meredith schools mascots, ok by me since we've recently moved there but some in meredith my object.

i like the laconia abnaki's myself

sa meredith · 10-28-2009, 10:45 AM

Is that the small complex right across the street from Meredith Center Store? Can't be. Too small.

Laconia Lunkers....not far from laconia lakers, just a bit more "fishy".
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunkers

Weirs guy · 10-30-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sa meredith

Is that the small complex right across the street from Meredith Center Store? Can't be. Too small.

nope, robbie mills is on the laconia end of meredith center road, just up the hill from rt. 106 on the left before you get to the city dump (on the right). its the cities babe ruth field for now, but you could still call it that small complex though....

fatlazyless · 11-14-2009, 08:04 PM

In case you missed the big news....the new official name of the Laconia baseball team, as chosen by the father-son owners, is the LACONIA MUSKRATS!

Previously, when home park was in Connecticutt it was the Silkworms.....so the Silkworms have metamorphosed into the LACONIA MUSKRATS.

Yesterday's newspaper said the owners wanted a water based name and decided to stay away from the Laker's as it was already taken and someone from Moultonborough suggested MUSKRAT.

From the lower parking lot behind the new Laconia Walgreen's it is definately possible to see a large, live muskrat or two or three swimming about in the Winnipesaukee River. So, how about that?

.....................duh!

angela4design · 11-14-2009, 11:45 PM

Not crazy about Muskrats' connotation of rodents. Not sure if they're even in the same biological species, but aren't they trying improve the perception of the city? (My 2 cents)

I would have liked a vote on a website, even if that was only taken into consideration. I wonder what some of the other top suggestions are? (disclaimer, I entered zero)

Argie's Wife · 11-14-2009, 11:54 PM

All I could think of when I heard that name was that damn cheesy song from the 70's "Muskrat Love"

trfour · 11-15-2009, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

All I could think of when I heard that name was that damn cheesy song from the 70's "Muskrat Love"

Hey, a little room over here! The Captain And Tennille deserve some room!... Don't you think?
http://www.evtv1.com/player.aspx?itemnum=8597

fatlazyless · 11-15-2009, 06:22 AM

Well....I entered the name 'Black Flies' and am pleased with the choice of 'Muskrats.' That seems like a good name for a baseball team, just like the Brooklyn Bums, or something. Way-to-go Muskrats!

Laconia: Onward and upward 2009; WOW River Trail for bicycles under construction, Winnipesaukee River kayak & canoe launch-a concrete designer ramp put-in access to Lake Winnisquam from the Laconia City Hall town green, Robbie Mills baseball field improvements ongoing, new CVS, new Walgreen's, new MVSB, and The Muskrats. Not too shabby for a recession-depression year!

Does Laconia have any outside public tennis courts hidden away somewhere?

SteveA · 11-15-2009, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angela4design

Not crazy about Muskrats' connotation of rodents. Not sure if they're even in the same biological species, but aren't they trying improve the perception of the city?

http://www.kaweahoaks.com/html/muskrat.html

It appears they are related to "the Beaver.. "

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Mathers

This connection could take this thread way down memory lane!

http://www.televisiontunes.com/Leave_It_To_Beaver.html

If you're over 50 years old... try to get that tune out of your head!

riverat · 11-15-2009, 08:26 AM

topwater · 11-15-2009, 09:00 AM

When the Robbi Mills Ball field was thought up and designed, who payed for it?
Did Laconia pay or was it people who donated to the Robbi Mills Foundation?

Airwaves · 11-15-2009, 01:27 PM

The first name I also thought of was the Laconia Lakers as well!

Mr. V · 11-15-2009, 01:42 PM

The Laconia Muskrats?

Not exactly a stimulating visual, but I guess it beats The Laconia Black Flies.

Gotta call them something, I suppose.

Jonas Pilot · 11-15-2009, 01:53 PM

... will surely put fear into the hearts of their opponents!

Mr. V · 11-15-2009, 04:52 PM

Then again, how about "The Laconia Loons?"

Argie's Wife · 11-15-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

... will surely put fear into the hearts of their opponents!

Just like the Banana Slugs do....

colt17 · 11-16-2009, 10:32 AM

We played Laconia high there a few years back and that place is really really small. Pop ups were flying out of there. Can they extend the outfield fence? They would have to do major renevations to that field to hold quality college players.

SIKSUKR · 11-16-2009, 10:51 AM

Probably better a better name than the Laconia Leach.That really would suck.

trfour · 11-17-2009, 02:27 AM

Just in case we get some snow, I think the best name for the Laconia team would be, 'Piches Bulldozers'! What say?

Weirs guy · 11-20-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colt17

We played Laconia high there a few years back and that place is really really small. Pop ups were flying out of there. Can they extend the outfield fence? They would have to do major renevations to that field to hold quality college players.

there moving the fences way out, dunno how much though. there spending $225k or so to update everything, new bleachers, press box, etc. should be nice when there done.

gtxrider · 11-20-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveA

http://www.kaweahoaks.com/html/muskrat.html

It appears they are related to "the Beaver.. "

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Mathers

This connection could take this thread way down memory lane!

http://www.televisiontunes.com/Leave_It_To_Beaver.html

If you're over 50 years old... try to get that tune out of your head!

RATS AS BIG AS CATS!

I think there would be a nicer name to use. But than people trap muskrats for their fur.

Airwaves · 11-21-2009, 04:20 PM

So if they go with the Laconia Muskrats, does that mean the PA will play "Muskrat Love" every time there is a home run?

Bear Islander · 11-21-2009, 09:38 PM

Islanders

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Pontoon Goon · 11-22-2009, 08:39 PM

The Laconia Lake Monsters. The logo is the lake monster coming out of the water at weirs swinging a bat with the Mt. Washington in the background. I would buy that jersey.

trfour · 12-06-2009, 09:29 PM

How about " The Muskrats ".

Oh, only if we could stop the clock!

Then, and now...

10-25-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,723 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,000 Times in 729 Posts	Laconia's new baseball team name contest The new Laconia NECBL baseball team needs a name. Here's an opportunity to win a season pass to all home games. get mentioned in the website, win a baseball cap, and throw a starting ball out to the pitcher. The other 11 teams in the NECBL are the Danbury Westerners, Holyoke Blue Sox, Keene Swamp Bats, Lowell All-Americans, New Bedford Bay Sox, Newport Gulls, North Adams Steeple Cats, North Shore Navigators, Pittsfild Defenders, Sanford Mainers,and Vermont Moutaineers. Deadline: Friday, November 6 Submit entry to Laconiabaseball@gmail.com along with your name, age, street address, telephone number, and email address. Read all about it in the front page story in the Saturday, October 24, www.laconiadailysun.com ........ The Laconia Opechee Sox....nah...The Laconia Biker Sox.....nah....The Laconia Red Sox.....nah....The Laconia Choo Choo's.....nah...The Laconia No Wakes...nah....The Laconia Big Blocks.....nah.....The Laconia V-Twins....nah...The Laconia Black Flies.....yes, that's a good one for baseball...The Black Flies! waddayathink? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 10-25-2009 at 08:20 PM.

10-25-2009, 09:06 PM	#2
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	How About The Spartans? They could sell cool Spartan warrior helmets in the gift shop! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

10-25-2009, 09:24 PM	#3
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,568 Thanks: 3,199 Thanked 1,099 Times in 792 Posts	Laconia BroadHoppers Very Unique and becoming for a collegate team! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

10-27-2009, 07:32 AM	#5
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,723 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,000 Times in 729 Posts	Yes I agree, the Laconia Laker's is a decent name since the 8 1/2 x 11," city, official, paper letterheads and motor vehicle signage like police & dpw for Laconia says "Laconia - City of the Lakes," which is a reference to Lakes Winnisquam, Opeechee, and Winnipesaukee." Laconia High School has had the "Laconia Sachems," with a drawing of a red skin indian for their high school athletic symbol for many years, so Laconia Lakers would be an original name.....at least locally....way east of Los Angeles. Sounds good.....the Laconia Lakers....go-team-go! ............ Let me toss this suggestion out here. The LACONIA W.O.W's or just THE WOW's wow....what-a-name.......get it..... THE WOW's! After each home run.....picture this..... the whole bleachers will stand....do a big human wave....and all scream.....like WOW! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 10-27-2009 at 06:04 PM.

10-27-2009, 09:23 AM	#6
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Maybe the FLL's.The Formidable Laconia Lakers. __________________ SIKSUKR

10-26-2009, 12:58 AM	#4
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,381 Thanks: 63 Thanked 253 Times in 172 Posts	The Laconia Lakers.

10-27-2009, 09:46 AM	#7
chipj29 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bow Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 521 Thanked 308 Times in 162 Posts	How about the Laconia Bike Weeks? OK, I know it's lame, but it is the best I got today. __________________ Getting ready for winter!

10-27-2009, 10:05 AM	#8
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	where are they going to play there home games? im not aware of a baseball facility in Laconia that could hold 1,500 a night??

10-28-2009, 10:45 AM	#10
sa meredith Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 32 Thanked 352 Times in 137 Posts	Location? Is that the small complex right across the street from Meredith Center Store? Can't be. Too small. Laconia Lunkers....not far from laconia lakers, just a bit more "fishy". http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunkers

11-14-2009, 08:04 PM	#12
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,723 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,000 Times in 729 Posts	....laconia muskrats! In case you missed the big news....the new official name of the Laconia baseball team, as chosen by the father-son owners, is the LACONIA MUSKRATS! Previously, when home park was in Connecticutt it was the Silkworms.....so the Silkworms have metamorphosed into the LACONIA MUSKRATS. Yesterday's newspaper said the owners wanted a water based name and decided to stay away from the Laker's as it was already taken and someone from Moultonborough suggested MUSKRAT. From the lower parking lot behind the new Laconia Walgreen's it is definately possible to see a large, live muskrat or two or three swimming about in the Winnipesaukee River. So, how about that?.....................duh! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

11-14-2009, 11:45 PM	#13
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	hmm Not crazy about Muskrats' connotation of rodents. Not sure if they're even in the same biological species, but aren't they trying improve the perception of the city? (My 2 cents) I would have liked a vote on a website, even if that was only taken into consideration. I wonder what some of the other top suggestions are? (disclaimer, I entered zero)

11-14-2009, 11:54 PM	#14
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	All I could think of when I heard that name was that damn cheesy song from the 70's "Muskrat Love"

11-15-2009, 06:22 AM	#16
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,723 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,000 Times in 729 Posts	Well....I entered the name 'Black Flies' and am pleased with the choice of 'Muskrats.' That seems like a good name for a baseball team, just like the Brooklyn Bums, or something. Way-to-go Muskrats! Laconia: Onward and upward 2009; WOW River Trail for bicycles under construction, Winnipesaukee River kayak & canoe launch-a concrete designer ramp put-in access to Lake Winnisquam from the Laconia City Hall town green, Robbie Mills baseball field improvements ongoing, new CVS, new Walgreen's, new MVSB, and The Muskrats. Not too shabby for a recession-depression year! Does Laconia have any outside public tennis courts hidden away somewhere? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

11-15-2009, 08:26 AM	#18
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	__________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

11-15-2009, 09:00 AM	#19
topwater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 302 Thanks: 85 Thanked 116 Times in 48 Posts	When the Robbi Mills Ball field was thought up and designed, who payed for it? Did Laconia pay or was it people who donated to the Robbi Mills Foundation?

11-15-2009, 01:27 PM	#20
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	The first name I also thought of was the Laconia Lakers as well!

11-15-2009, 01:42 PM	#21
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,381 Thanks: 63 Thanked 253 Times in 172 Posts	The Laconia Muskrats? Not exactly a stimulating visual, but I guess it beats The Laconia Black Flies. Gotta call them something, I suppose.

11-15-2009, 01:53 PM	#22
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Laconia Muskrats... ... will surely put fear into the hearts of their opponents!

11-15-2009, 04:52 PM	#23
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,381 Thanks: 63 Thanked 253 Times in 172 Posts	Then again, how about "The Laconia Loons?"

11-16-2009, 10:32 AM	#25
colt17 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hollis NH/Laconia Posts: 132 Thanks: 62 Thanked 17 Times in 12 Posts	Robbie Mills Field We played Laconia high there a few years back and that place is really really small. Pop ups were flying out of there. Can they extend the outfield fence? They would have to do major renevations to that field to hold quality college players.

11-16-2009, 10:51 AM	#26
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Probably better a better name than the Laconia Leach.That really would suck. __________________ SIKSUKR

11-17-2009, 02:27 AM	#27
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	To Cover The Season.... Just in case we get some snow, I think the best name for the Laconia team would be, 'Piches Bulldozers'! What say? __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

11-21-2009, 04:20 PM	#30
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	Theme Song! So if they go with the Laconia Muskrats, does that mean the PA will play "Muskrat Love" every time there is a home run?

11-21-2009, 09:38 PM	#31
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11-22-2009, 08:39 PM	#32
Pontoon Goon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stoneham Ma./ Meredith Posts: 141 Thanks: 339 Thanked 67 Times in 27 Posts	very simple The Laconia Lake Monsters. The logo is the lake monster coming out of the water at weirs swinging a bat with the Mt. Washington in the background. I would buy that jersey.

12-06-2009, 09:29 PM	#33
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	Muskrat Love... How about " The Muskrats ". Oh, only if we could stop the clock! Then, and now... Attached Images __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html