2006-10-10 04:25:19 · 16 answers · asked by Samuel F 1 in Sports ➔ Hockey
because a team is a single noun, therefore the name is always singular. but in sports you add an 's' at the end of each team name. they're not making it plural. its still one team, not multiple.
2006-10-10 05:28:33 · answer #1 · answered by fernx24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John what does french have to do with anything???? They are the TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS in the city of Toronto in the province of Ontatrio. The above answer about names and proper nouns is correct
2006-10-10 08:38:55 · answer #2 · answered by Bianca 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because "Leaves" refers to a group(more than one leaf). The symbol is the "Maple Leaf" - The organization is officially known as the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club. There is not more than one "Leaf" in the symbol, however, there is more than one person representing that symbol (The Leaf) hence, they are known as the Leafs
2006-10-10 13:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by Tom S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Because the French aren't known for their spelling.
2. Because you don't have to be a good speller to play hockey.
3. Because the team owner didn't wear a helmet.
2006-10-10 06:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is a name and there are many variations of the spelling of names. Don't make to much out of it. Hockey nicknames are not subject to English rules of grammar just as peoples names aren't.
2006-10-10 04:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably for the same reasons Canadians watch them play at the Civic Centre after they cash their cheques and colour with the kids.
2006-10-10 04:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by u_maine_black_bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because things are different in Canada.
2006-10-10 04:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by Joe Somebody 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because officially listed it is preceeded by the word "The"
2006-10-10 05:46:41 · answer #8 · answered by Bob T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U wouldn't want them to leave would u?
2006-10-10 04:28:25 · answer #9 · answered by Schlump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really,who cares?Besides you.
2006-10-10 08:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by kkcanadian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋