As part of their perennial “Legends Night” series the Los Angeles Kings will be wearing their retro late 1960s yellow uniforms tonight against the Calgary Flames. The team had previously worn their 1970s purple (or “Forum Blue” as they’re officially referred to) uniforms during these games. While the jerseys and helmets are yellow,
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Retro Reigns in New Ontario AHL Logo
The ECHL’s Ontario Reign are moving on up to the American Hockey League next season where they will be the top affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings… and with that they will have a new logo. Borrowing heavily off of the logo originally used by the Kings from 1988-1998, the
Isles Bring Back Fishsticks Logo, Skimp on Jerseys
The New York Islanders gave fans a taste, but came nowhere close to giving them what they wanted. Tonight, before their game against the Florida Panthers, the Islanders took to the ice wearing their infamous “Fisherman” or “Fishsticks” logo, a design many hated at the time but still wanted to see back just one more time…
Report: NHL to Test Uniform Ads During 2016 World Cup
Could this be the first domino to fall? In a story on tsn.ca it is reported that the National Hockey League will have national teams wear advertisements on their uniforms during the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. It is assumed that this would be a precursor to actual NHL teams wearing actual advertisements
ECHL Gladiators new unis pay tribute to the Atlanta Flames
Hockey fans in Atlanta will notice something familiar about the new look unveiled today by the Gwinnett Gladiators, an ECHL affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes. The new uniforms, which will be worn at all home games for the remainder of the season, are an homage to the NHL’s Atlanta Flames, who played from
Plymouth Whalers Announce Relocation to Flint, Mi
The Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League today announced that the team will be sold and has plans to relocate across the state of Michigan to Flint for the 2015-16 season. The team will be sold by Peter Karmanos Jr to Rolf Nilsen. Karmanos, who is also the owner of
Coyotes Show Off Retro Jersey, Wearing March 5
The Arizona Coyotes have released the image of their special throwback uniform, which as previously announced, will be worn on March 5, 2015 against the Vancouver Canucks. Aside from now being worn on the Reebok Edge jersey, the uniform is a clone of the one the Coyotes wore during their first season after relocating
Throw ‘Em Back: Islanders New “Fisherman” Jerseys Disappoint
As part of their celebrations honouring the final season they’ll play at the Nassau County Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the New York Islanders will be bringing back the most infamous look in team history. But they’re not doing it right. Not even close. Today the Islanders shared photos of the uniforms they’ll
NHL All-Star Game Jerseys Get Neon Treatment
[UPDATE] The NHL has now officially unveiled their All-Star Game uniforms, using the photo shown above. Our original article written when the uniforms were first leaked earlier today is below. *** The National Hockey League is expected to unveil the uniforms for the 2015 All-Star Game later today, but
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Add Orange Alternate
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, American Hockey League affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, unveiled a new orange alternate uniform yesterday. The uniforms follow a season where fans were encouraged to wear orange during Friday home games, the promotion was referred to as an “Orange Out”. The idea now being that the
Skating in the Swamp: The Story Behind the Florida Everblades
The Everglades, a sweeping, steamy wilderness in south Florida, plays host to an incredible natural diversity. The U.S. National Park there has been designated an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance. It’s known for its mangrove forests and as a breeding ground for hundreds of
Best, Worst New Logos of 2014: SportsLogos.Net Readers’ Choice Awards
As we get set to enter the year of hover boards, self-lacing sneakers, and a Chicago Cubs World Series Championship we must first look back on the current year… 2014, which was my 18th running SportsLogos.Net. Overall 2014 was a rather uneventful year when it came to major re-brandings in the big