The ECHL announced moments ago that it will partner with Toronto-based sports apparel firm Athletic Knit as its exclusive jersey provider beginning with the 2019–2020 season. Athletic Knit has long had a relationship with the league—you’ll see designer Jeff Tasca’s name in numerous articles about ECHL promotional uniforms on this
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Maine Mariners to take the ice as Wild Blueberries
The ECHL’s Maine Mariners, playing in their first season after relocating from Alaska, will peek into an alternate universe where fans chose a different name for their team later this season. When the Mariners take the ice against the South Carolina Stingrays March 9, they’ll be wearing the identity of
2018 Creamer Awards Winners: The Best New Sports Logos of 2018
Welcome to the 2018 Creamer Awards, our seventh annual celebration of the best new sports logos to debut throughout the year. Over these past twelve months, we saw a plethora of new logos across the sports world. In addition to the usual crop of fresh designs, we were treated to
2018 Creamer Awards: Finalists Announced for Best New Sports Logos of the Year
Welcome to the 7th edition of the Creamer Awards, the annual celebration of the best new sports logos over the past twelve months! Today we’re announcing the ten finalists in each of our four categories: Best Primary Logo, Best Alternate Logo, Best Event Logo, and a new category for 2018
ECHL Gladiators Pay Tribute to Atlanta Hockey History With New Uniform
The Atlanta Gladiators are paying tribute to the history of professional hockey in the city of Atlanta with the unveiling of the ECHL team’s new alternate uniform this morning. With nods to the NHL’s Atlanta Flames and Thrashers as well as the Atlanta Knights of the old International Hockey League
3D Hockey Jerseys? Not Your Average Promotion
The Reading Royals made a splash last week with first-of-their-kind three-dimensional jerseys, garnering national attention in the sports world and throughout social media. From the casual fan’s perspective, it was a creative promotion, a way to stand out in a crowded minor league sports scene. But from the designer’s perspective,
ECHL partners with Nickelodeon for a season of themed jerseys
The ECHL’s brand new season will have a consistent theme all year long. The 27-team hockey league announced a partnership with the children’s television network Nickelodeon, best known for the shows SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The design firm OT Sports will create
Bold in Gold: Atlanta Gladiators Unveil New Uniforms
The Atlanta Gladiators are getting a whole new look this season. The “Double-A” ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins and AHL’s Providence Bruins unveiled the first major uniform change in the 15-year history of the team this morning, and while the logos on the chest and shoulder of the uniform
Beacon the Puffin Introduced as Maine Mariners Mascot
The Maine Mariners, one of two new ECHL clubs to début this season, unveiled their team mascot this morning on a local morning news programme. Meet “Beacon”, a species of Atlantic puffin of which more than 4000 make their home in Maine each summer (then leaves just in time for
Newfoundland Growlers Unveil Uniforms for Inaugural Season
The Newfoundland Growlers have unveiled their sleek black and gold uniforms for their inaugural campaign in the ECHL. Affiliated with the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the Growlers have opted for a look that’s all their own, a complete 180° turn from the previous St. John’s-based team to work with the
Kalamazoo Wings Launch Jersey Design Contest
The ECHL’s Kalamazoo Wings are giving you the opportunity to design a uniform the team will wear for a regular season game later this year. For their game on December 8, 2018, against the Tulsa Oilers, the Wings will be wearing a jersey and sock design submitted by a fan.
ECHL Maine Mariners Unveil Inaugural Uniforms
The Maine Mariners, one of two new teams to join the “Double A” ECHL hockey league this year, unveiled their inaugural season uniforms at the crack of dawn this morning. The dark jersey is navy blue with green at the end of each sleeve, green and white stripes at the