Ep. 8 - How did Victoria get a hockey team named after a condiment?
Jan 8, 2021 ·
27m 26s
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It was the hottest name in hockey. In 1994, sports fans on the south island were introduced to their new team, the Victoria Salsa. The team’s mascot was a five-foot-tall...
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It was the hottest name in hockey. In 1994, sports fans on the south island were introduced to their new team, the Victoria Salsa. The team’s mascot was a five-foot-tall chili pepper, and the logo was a cross between a jalapeno and a pickle. But the spicy veggie’s time on the front of the jerseys was short-lived. So what happened? How did Victoria end up cheering for salsa and why did the logo get tossed after two seasons? (Interview starts at 7:01)
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