Naming your fantasy hockey team is half of the fun. Get some inspiration from these funny fantasy team names.

Coming up with funny and creative team names is one of the best parts of fantasy hockey. Whether it’s a clever play on words or a nod to your favorite players, a good name adds some personality and fun to your league. This article shares some ideas for humorous fantasy hockey names and provides a few tips for choosing the right team name. With more than half a hundred ideas to inspire you, hopefully this list will provide something for savvy veterans and aspiring clowns alike.

70+ Best and Funniest Fantasy Hockey Team Names

Playing fantasy sports allows you to have some competitive fun while following your favorite teams and players. Naming your fantasy team can be one of the most enjoyable parts of managing a fantasy hockey squad.

While it may seem easy to come up with a witty or funny fantasy hockey team name, it can be more difficult than you think. You have a lot of options to choose from — sometimes too many options.

Player-Inspired Fantasy Hockey Team Names

Riffing off the names of popular players, past and present, is as good a place as any to start.

  • Sid the Kid’s Crew
  • Kucherov’s Killers
  • Matthews’ Machetes
  • Kane’s Krusaders
  • Pastrnak’s Power Play
  • Baby Got MacK
  • Leon’s Getting Larger
  • Rantanen Raving
  • Eichel’s Aces
  • The Hughes Brothers
  • Get Home Scheifele
  • Kirill the Thrill
  • Keller’s Killers
  • Panarin Bread
  • Free Willy
  • As Cooley as the Other Side of the Pillow
  • Tkachuky Cheese
  • Bedard’s Beauties
  • The Great Ones
  • Super Mario Bros
  • Orr We There Yet?
  • Moose on the Loose
  • Howe You Doin’?

Cool Hockey Team Names

  • Ice Warriors
  • Frozen Fury
  • Blazing Blades
  • Puck Smashers
  • Cold Stone Killers
  • Frozen Biscuit

Clever Fantasy Hockey Team Names

  • Pucking Awesome
  • Between the Pipes
  • Hat Trick Heroes
  • Ice to Meet You
  • Puck Norris
  • Zamboni Warriors
  • Net Sticks and Chill

NHL Team-Inspired Fantasy Hockey Team Names

  • Rangers of the Lost Puck
  • The Maple Laughs
  • Blackhawk Down
  • Bruin Trouble
  • Avalanche Warning
  • Lightning Bolts
  • Hurricane Warning
  • Dancing With the Devils
  • Put on Your Blue Jackets
  • Flyering High
  • On an Islander
  • Shoot for the Stars
  • Up in Flames
  • Let’s Get Kraken

Movie and TV-Inspired Fantasy Hockey Team Names

  • The Puckfather
  • The Mighty Pucks
  • How I Met Your Goalie
  • Slapshot Squad
  • The Puck Knight Rises
  • Pirates of the Carolina
  • Lord of the Rinks
  • Blades of Glory
  • Ovi Wan Kenobi
  • Goalbusters

Inappropriate Fantasy Hockey Team Names

  • Drop the Mitts
  • Cold as Ice
  • Puckin’ Fun
  • The Icebreakers
  • Dangling Dragons
  • What the Puck
  • Show Us Your Mitts
  • Puck My Life

Women’s Fantasy Hockey Team Names

  • She Scores!
  • Power Puck Girls
  • Ice Queens
  • Puck Divas
  • The Slapshot Sisters

How to Name Your Fantasy Hockey Team: 5 Tips

Here are a few different angles you can take when naming your fantasy hockey team.

1. Incorporate Player Names or Puns

The fan favorite way to name fantasy hockey teams, consider involving a player on your roster. This is a creative and relevant way to boast about one of your best or favorite NHL players.

2. Use Hockey Terms and Slang

Another classic option is to use common hockey jargon. Slap shot, boards, crease, icing, and plenty of other hockey slang terms open up a wide variety of potentially interesting fantasy hockey team names.

3. Leverage Local Teams or Rivalries

Using a local team or rivalry is especially fun in leagues where everyone knows each other and has different rooting interests. Having your fantasy hockey name reference your favorite team adds insult to injury when you beat another owner who's a fan of your team's biggest rival.

4. Add Humor with Pop Culture References

One of the more topical options is to use a timely pop culture reference in your team name. Think of popular TV shows, movies, music and current events to help you brainstorm the right meme-able subject matter.

5. Personalize with Inside Jokes or League Themes

Another option for leagues with friends is to name your fantasy hockey team after inside jokes you have with others in the league. Even if you don’t know your fellow managers very well, making a joke about the league theme is something everyone can join in on.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many players are on a fantasy hockey roster?

Roster sizes may vary from league to league but there are typically between 12 and 22 players on a season-long fantasy hockey roster.

Are fantasy team names important?

They’re not necessarily important for your success, but they can add a ton of fun to your fantasy hockey league.

How do I choose the right name for my fantasy hockey team?

Go with the vibes! Whether it be a classic, pun or pop culture reference, it doesn’t matter as long as you’re having fun. Don’t be afraid to change your team name throughout the season!

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