The ECHL announced earlier this week that there would be some franchise shuffling for the 2018-19 season. Expansion was announced to St. John’s, the capital city of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the club will be affiliated with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies at the NHL
Category: Hockey
So, About Those Leafs Uniforms Last Night
Is it time to address the (white) elephant in the room? I’m the first to applaud a team for trying something new, something different, something daring. An all-white uniform for the Toronto Maple Leafs certainly meets that requirement, so despite never really being a fan of hockey teams wearing white
Jerseys Used In Wedding Proposal
A hockey jersey wedding proposal? Now why didn’t *I* think of that? At the Calgary Hitmen (Western Hockey League) game last night, one fan proposed to his girlfriend using a unique method. During a “Newlywed Game” style promotion, which the Hitmen called the “Couple’s Challenge”, during a stoppage in play
Everything About the 2018 Stadium Series Logos and Uniforms
Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs will visit the Washington Capitals to take part in the 2018 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. Naturally with a venue such as this the overall design and look of the game will be centered around the
Logo for the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas Unveiled
The National Hockey League today unveiled their logo for the 2018 NHL Draft which will take place in Dallas, Texas; the unveiling comes just one day after the league announced Vancouver would host the draft in 2019. Carrying on the same style as the past eight NHL Draft logos, the
Mystery Logo Appears on Seattle NHL Site
Seattle will get an NHL hockey team, it’s inevitable and in all honesty it feels like it should’ve happened decades ago. Seattle belongs in the NHL, and the reality of their someday team inched closer this week with the launch of a site to collect season ticket deposits. The site, NHLSeattle.com,
Sharks set on Bringing Back the Fin in 2019?
The San Jose Sharks appear to be bringing back an old favourite, as well as giving a some additional exposure to another popular, but much newer logo. During an appearance last night on NBC Sports California, Sharks President Jonathan Becher told Sharks Pregame Live host (and Creamer Awards judge) Brodie
Nice. Rangers backup goalie wears #69 McBackup jersey
The number 69 gets a lot of attention on social media. Every time it’s mentioned, it seems to garner a big response. As well it should. The number suggests teamwork and cooperation and mutually shared goals—perfect for a sports jersey. It’s a number that makes everyone feel good, a real
Leafs are Ready, Aye, Ready for Stadium Series; Unveil Uniform
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be going all-white as they go all-Navy for the 2018 Stadium Series. Unveiled this morning, the special uniforms the Leafs will be wearing for the outdoor game next month are white from head-to-toe with small hints of blue trim throughout. The helmet, crest, gloves, and
North Bay Battalion Bringing Back the Centennials
The North Bay Centennials are making a comeback… sure, it’s a brief one, but a comeback nonetheless. Over fifteen years after they relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where they became the Spirit, the Ontario Hockey League’s North Bay Centennials will be honoured by North Bay’s current OHL club, the North Bay
Kalamazoo Wings to wear Grateful Dead-inspired uniforms
The ECHL’s Kalamazoo Wings, an affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, will wear jerseys featuring iconic imagery of the Grateful Dead February 10. Design elements found on the jerseys include the dancing bears from the 1973 album Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear’s Choice); the lightning skull logo from the 1976 album
Adirondack Thunder Unveil New Uniforms for 2019
The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils have unveiled their new uniform design for the 2018-19 season. Gold has been replaced with silver in the colour scheme of the Thunder, the team had previously been using a look heavily inspired by their previous parent club in