The NBA D-League’s Erie BayHawks have been purchased by the Orlando Magic and will relocate to Lakeland, Florida for the 2017-18 season the league and team announced earlier today. Lakeland, Florida is within an hours drive of Orlando allowing the team to keep their reserve players nearby, a strategy employed in
Author: Chris Creamer
Toronto FC 2016 Phantom MLS Cup Champions
There was a time when the idea of a Toronto-based phantom merchandise post seemed like something we’d never see around here. It now seems to be a regular occurrence. In the past 14 months this is the fourth Toronto team to make it to a final (conference or league) and
Philadelphia Flyers Back in Black for 2017 Stadium Series
Hey kids, remember that whacky decade-and-a-half where the Philadelphia Flyers went with black as their dominant colour instead of orange? Because I kinda forgot about it, and things were starting to look up. Yeah, I admit, that’s a bit of an overreaction — let’s be honest, the Flyers various black uniforms (of
Nats Show Off New Patriotic Uniform for 2017
The Washington Nationals will have a new option for when they’re feeling extra patriotic during the upcoming 2017 season. Officially unveiled last night at their Winter Fest fan gathering, the new jersey is identical to their existing home shirt except one obvious difference… the curly “W” has his stars-and-stripes pyjamas on.
Vegas Golden Knights Trademark Refused by USPTO
Oh the saga that is the naming of the National Hockey League’s shiny new Vegas Golden Knights team refuses to end. Speaking of refusing… The trademark filing of the name and some of the logos has been refused by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, at this point for
MLB Announces Under Armour As New On-Field Uniform Supplier
Major League Baseball players will be wearing a new brand of uniform over the course of the new decade, as the league today announced a new partnership with Under Armour. The new deal begins on-field with the 2020 season and will run for ten seasons sweeping up the coming “Roaring
NCAA Drops Template, Unveils 2018 Final Four Logo
It appears the template introduced by the NCAA for its logos two years ago is no more — the 2018 Men’s Final Four logo, unveiled yesterday, has broken itself out of the mould in a slick new mark designed by Joe Bosack. It’s not yet clear if this template break
One of These Knights: Army Considers Challenge of New Vegas Team
And you thought we were done with the name of the new Las Vegas NHL team. Ha! Turns out the Vegas Golden Knights, who announced their name last Tuesday, have caught the attention of Army officials, particularly due to the fact the new team shares its name with Army’s world-famous
Penguins Unveil Yellow Jerseys for Stadium Series
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be wearing “Pittsburgh Gold” (i.e. yellow) uniforms for the first time since the 1980s when they take the ice outdoors at Heinz Field for their 2017 Stadium Series game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Pittsburgh’s uniform is yellow with black sleeves, one yellow stripe on each sleeve breaks
Vegas Golden Knights Introduced as Newest NHL Team
Oh what a (k)night… late November back in ‘016. It was certainly a night to remember (and possibly one to forget for the IT department) but it’s finally done. We have a name and logo for the Las Vegas NHL team, and it isn’t even “Las Vegas”. The VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
Centennial Classic Uniforms: Leafs, Wings Look to the Next Century
The Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, two of hockey’s most historic teams will meet at an event held where hockey was originally played — outdoors, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of the league. It was begging for historic uniforms. Just begging. Instead it’s all about
Las Vegas NHL Announcing Name, Logo Tomorrow
The Las Vegas [Something] Knights, the first National Hockey League expansion team in over 15 years, will unveil their team name and logo tomorrow night at a fan event. Things are scheduled to get underway at 8:30pm ET (5:30pm local) and you can bet (pun?) the announcement will be made sometime