Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Headscratchers / TheMightyDucksGameChangers

Go To

OR

Added: 556

Changed: -4

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Most of the old Ducks attended a prestigious prep school that could have gotten them into the college - and career - of their choice. Guy and Connie seem to be doing well for themselves and Banks became an attorney, but why are the rest of them in blue-collar or service jobs? Fulton works in construction and Averman drives a limo. That doesn’t fit with going to a place like Eden Hall.

to:

* Most of the old Ducks attended a prestigious prep school that could have gotten them into the college - and career - of their choice. Guy and Connie seem to be doing well for themselves and Banks became an attorney, but why are the rest of them in blue-collar or service jobs? Fulton works in construction and Averman drives a limo. That doesn’t fit with going to a place like Eden Hall.Hall.
** Fulton mentioned not being certain about playing hockey for the rest of his life, or being doubtful about going pro. If Fulton wanted to move away from hockey, that meant losing a scholarship. Additionally, while hockey might have gotten the Ducks into Eden Hall on scholarship, the only way to get that degree of financial coverage for a good college is to continue playing at a varsity level, which is highly demanding. Quite simply, the second any of them choose to stop playing hockey at an elite level is the second they lose all financial support.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


*** Quite savvy really. Bombay managed to whip a bunch of seemingly bad kid players with untapped talent into champions before, who's to say he can't do it again. T would certainly view any rival team connected to Bombay as a major threat to his winning streak.

to:

*** Quite savvy really. Bombay managed to whip a bunch of seemingly bad kid players with untapped talent into champions before, who's to say he can't do it again. T would certainly view any rival team connected to Bombay as a major threat to his winning streak.streak.

* Most of the old Ducks attended a prestigious prep school that could have gotten them into the college - and career - of their choice. Guy and Connie seem to be doing well for themselves and Banks became an attorney, but why are the rest of them in blue-collar or service jobs? Fulton works in construction and Averman drives a limo. That doesn’t fit with going to a place like Eden Hall.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

**Given that the Don’t Bothers were wagering their existence in the league on the game, she probably told them before the game. They agreed, probably certain they would win, and perhaps they had a backup plan in place in case of a loss.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** He's ultra competitive and sees them as a threat. He's willing to do whatever it takes to ensure there's no chance they can defeat the Ducks.

to:

** He's ultra competitive and sees them as a threat. He's willing to do whatever it takes to ensure there's no chance they can defeat the Ducks.Ducks.
*** Quite savvy really. Bombay managed to whip a bunch of seemingly bad kid players with untapped talent into champions before, who's to say he can't do it again. T would certainly view any rival team connected to Bombay as a major threat to his winning streak.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

**** The Ducks ARE a major brand now though as a result of the fame they generated in the 90s plus everything that's happened since. It's not just a local hockey team, the Gala shows there's major money being thrown around in the Ducks name.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

** Maybe we'll see more of them next season.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Why does Coach T hate the Don't Bothers so much? His dislike of Bombay is understandable given his character, but he wants the ''entire team'' out of the league.

to:

* Why does Coach T hate the Don't Bothers so much? His dislike of Bombay is understandable given his character, but he wants the ''entire team'' out of the league.league.
** He's ultra competitive and sees them as a threat. He's willing to do whatever it takes to ensure there's no chance they can defeat the Ducks.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

** Bombay was only coaching the tournament because Alex had gotten overly harsh on the team, so most likely she'll continue to coach while he advises.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** At the state tournament, Logan comments that the ice at the Ice Palace seems smaller. Bombay acknowledges that it is by 20 feet.

to:

** At the state tournament, Logan comments that the ice at the Ice Palace seems smaller. Bombay acknowledges that it is by 20 feet.feet.

* Why does Coach T hate the Don't Bothers so much? His dislike of Bombay is understandable given his character, but he wants the ''entire team'' out of the league.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** While searching Bombay's office for his invite to the Duck's Gala, Alex finds a document detailing structural damage at the Ice Palace. Perhaps a SequalHook, but it's not mentioned again the rest of the season.

to:

** While searching Bombay's office for his invite to the Duck's Gala, Alex finds a document detailing structural damage at the Ice Palace. Perhaps a SequalHook, SequelHook, but it's not mentioned again the rest of the season.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


*** It's a youth hockey team, not a megacorporation.

to:

*** It's a youth hockey team, not a megacorporation.megacorporation.

* Seemingly significant points are made throughout the episodes, and then not brought up again.
** While searching Bombay's office for his invite to the Duck's Gala, Alex finds a document detailing structural damage at the Ice Palace. Perhaps a SequalHook, but it's not mentioned again the rest of the season.
** At the state tournament, Logan comments that the ice at the Ice Palace seems smaller. Bombay acknowledges that it is by 20 feet.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


*** It's a youth hockey team, not a megacorporation.

* Why does Coach T hate the Don't Bothers so much? It's reasonable for him to hate Bombay, but he even wants them to drop out of the league.

to:

*** It's a youth hockey team, not a megacorporation.

* Why does Coach T hate the Don't Bothers so much? It's reasonable for him to hate Bombay, but he even wants them to drop out of the league.
megacorporation.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


*** It's a youth hockey team, not a megacorporation.

to:

*** It's a youth hockey team, not a megacorporation.megacorporation.

* Why does Coach T hate the Don't Bothers so much? It's reasonable for him to hate Bombay, but he even wants them to drop out of the league.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Is that, taking a company's name even legal? Won't there be repercussions since they may have merchandise with that name? I mean, can anyone just gather a few people and say "I want that name now. If we win this game we will be United States of America"?

to:

** Is that, taking a company's name even legal? Won't there be repercussions since they may have merchandise with that name? I mean, can anyone just gather a few people and say "I want that name now. If we win this game we will be United States of America"?America"?
*** It's a youth hockey team, not a megacorporation.

Changed: 133

Removed: 132

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Formating


** Is that, taking a company's name even legal? Won't there be repercussions since they may have merchandise with that name?
I mean, can anyone just gather a few people and say "I want that name now. If we win this game we will be United States of America"?

to:

** Is that, taking a company's name even legal? Won't there be repercussions since they may have merchandise with that name?
name? I mean, can anyone just gather a few people and say "I want that name now. If we win this game we will be United States of America"?
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Asking a new question


** "So our Coach was a moron and agreed to transfer the team's name if we lost a pickup game. Since it was a binding verbal contract, we have no choice but to transfer it or face legal action." And while the Ducks probably wouldn't be required to do it by law, Stephanie clearly intends on honoring the bet and the other board members will likely just go along with what they believe to be her law expertise on the matter.

to:

** "So our Coach was a moron and agreed to transfer the team's name if we lost a pickup game. Since it was a binding verbal contract, we have no choice but to transfer it or face legal action." And while the Ducks probably wouldn't be required to do it by law, Stephanie clearly intends on honoring the bet and the other board members will likely just go along with what they believe to be her law expertise on the matter.matter.
** Is that, taking a company's name even legal? Won't there be repercussions since they may have merchandise with that name?
I mean, can anyone just gather a few people and say "I want that name now. If we win this game we will be United States of America"?
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

** Alternately, they might've been planned to have had their own episode as a focus, but that episode got dropped in the planning.

Added: 194

Changed: 334

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** We'll have to wait for the next season to find out. Either Bombay will have to step down, the kids still won't get visited by recruiters, or the writers will just ignore/forget the detail.

* Given their [[TheVoiceless relative silence]] and lack of character development compared to the other Don't Bothers, what purpose did the Czech brothers serve as part of the story?

to:

** We'll have to [[SequelHook wait for the next season season]] to find out. Either Bombay will have to step down, the kids still won't get visited by recruiters, or the writers will just ignore/forget the detail.

detail.
** Or perhaps he can appeal the charges or ask for reinstatement?

* Given they were TheVoiceless for most of the season and their [[TheVoiceless relative silence]] and lack of character development compared to the other Don't Bothers, what purpose did the Czech brothers serve as part of the story?



** Another theory is that they needed another two individuals to fill a 10-person roster, but wouldn’t have enough time in the season to develop those characters. So, they became two, non-English speaking brothers, explaining their lack of dialogue and screen-time.

to:

** Another theory is that they needed another two individuals to fill a 10-person roster, but wouldn’t have enough time in the season to develop those characters. So, they became two, non-English speaking brothers, explaining their lack of dialogue and screen-time.
screen-time. Not to mention, there’s probably cost-savings in having non-speaking roles.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

** Another theory is that they needed another two individuals to fill a 10-person roster, but wouldn’t have enough time in the season to develop those characters. So, they became two, non-English speaking brothers, explaining their lack of dialogue and screen-time.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

** We'll have to wait for the next season to find out. Either Bombay will have to step down, the kids still won't get visited by recruiters, or the writers will just ignore/forget the detail.



** "So our Coach was a moron and agreed to transfer the team's name if we lost a pickup game. Since it was a binding verbal contract, we have no choice but to transfer it or face legal action."

to:

** "So our Coach was a moron and agreed to transfer the team's name if we lost a pickup game. Since it was a binding verbal contract, we have no choice but to transfer it or face legal action."" And while the Ducks probably wouldn't be required to do it by law, Stephanie clearly intends on honoring the bet and the other board members will likely just go along with what they believe to be her law expertise on the matter.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None



to:

** One theory is that they were relatively skilled athletes, which, combined with Evan's and Sofi's skills, provided the Don't Bothers with almost half a roster with solid hockey abilities.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Stephanie may be an important and influential member of the Ducks board, but transferring the Mighty Duck name to the Don't Bothers seems to be way beyond one board member's authority. How will she explain this to the rest of the board?

to:

* Stephanie may be an important and influential member of the Ducks board, but transferring the Mighty Duck name to the Don't Bothers seems to be way beyond one board member's authority. How will she explain this to the rest of the board?board?
** "So our Coach was a moron and agreed to transfer the team's name if we lost a pickup game. Since it was a binding verbal contract, we have no choice but to transfer it or face legal action."
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Gordon Bombay was allowed to coach in the state tournament because of a technicality: the Don't Bothers hadn't been visited by recruiters during their inaugural season because no one took them seriously. With their success in the tournament, not to mention taking over the Mighty Ducks name, that will quickly change. How will they address this next season?

* Given their relative lack of character development compared to the other Don't Bothers, what purpose did the Czech brothers serve as part of the story?

to:

* Gordon Bombay was allowed to coach in the state tournament because of a technicality: [[LoopholeAbuse technicality]]: the Don't Bothers hadn't been visited by college recruiters during their inaugural season because no one took them seriously. With their success in the tournament, not to mention taking over the Mighty Ducks name, that will quickly change. How will they address this next season?

* Given their [[TheVoiceless relative silence]] and lack of character development compared to the other Don't Bothers, what purpose did the Czech brothers serve as part of the story?
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Given their relative lack of character development compared to the other Don't Bothers, what purpose did the Czech brothers serve as part of the story?

to:

* Given their relative lack of character development compared to the other Don't Bothers, what purpose did the Czech brothers serve as part of the story?story?

* Stephanie may be an important and influential member of the Ducks board, but transferring the Mighty Duck name to the Don't Bothers seems to be way beyond one board member's authority. How will she explain this to the rest of the board?

Added: 153

Changed: 215

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Gordon was allowed to coach in the state tournament because of a technicality: the Don't Bothers hadn't been visited by recruiters during their inaugural season because no one took them seriously. With their success in the tournament, not to mention taking over the Mighty Ducks name, that will quickly change. How will they address this if the show is given a second season?
* Given their relative lack of character development during the first season compared to the other Don't Bothers, what purpose did the Czech brothers serve as part of the story?

to:

* Gordon Bombay was allowed to coach in the state tournament because of a technicality: the Don't Bothers hadn't been visited by recruiters during their inaugural season because no one took them seriously. With their success in the tournament, not to mention taking over the Mighty Ducks name, that will quickly change. How will they address this if the show is given a second season?
next season?

* Given their relative lack of character development during the first season compared to the other Don't Bothers, what purpose did the Czech brothers serve as part of the story?
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* Gordon was allowed to coach in the state tournament because of a technicality: the Don't Bothers hadn't been visited by recruiters during their inaugural season because no one took them seriously. With their success in the tournament, not to mention taking over the Mighty Ducks name, that will quickly change. How will they address this if the show is given a second season?

to:

* Gordon was allowed to coach in the state tournament because of a technicality: the Don't Bothers hadn't been visited by recruiters during their inaugural season because no one took them seriously. With their success in the tournament, not to mention taking over the Mighty Ducks name, that will quickly change. How will they address this if the show is given a second season?season?
* Given their relative lack of character development during the first season compared to the other Don't Bothers, what purpose did the Czech brothers serve as part of the story?
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

%%
%% Rememember, Headscratchers is not for complaining or reviewing.
%%

* Gordon was allowed to coach in the state tournament because of a technicality: the Don't Bothers hadn't been visited by recruiters during their inaugural season because no one took them seriously. With their success in the tournament, not to mention taking over the Mighty Ducks name, that will quickly change. How will they address this if the show is given a second season?

Top