In terms of expansion teams, I used to really trumpet the horn that we needed a Quebec team. Now that issue has been fixed with the Citadels and so my focus has gone elsewhere. I look at the teams in the SHL and I do see a few cities that would be a great addition to the league, but if the choice were mine I'd have to go with a personal favorite. Let me now introduce you to the:

VICTORIA SEALS

This expansion would exist in the Western Conference and typically you'd see a franchise be birthed in the city of Vancouver. However, where I grew up was a little bit further west on an island off the coast of Vancouver, aptly named Vancouver Island. In the capital city of Victoria is a beautiful landscape filled with history and good natured people. It's a place in the world where many visit on holiday, and a lot end up staying. There is a lot in terms of branding that I could have gone with, specifically centered around parliament or even royalty due to our background in the commonwealth. But if you've ever been to Victoria, you'll often find yourself staring out at a seal or two that inhabit the downtown harbor. The Victoria Seals are a team I regularly create in my hockey games and play as, so it's time to bring the dream to the SHL and make it a reality. In terms of colors I'd go with a color scheme very similar to that of the Seattle Kraken, with a mix of ocean blues.

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