The New Mexico Ice Wolves, one of two new expansion teams joining the junior North American Hockey League, unveiled their team logo yesterday. Since the expansion announcement was made in February, the team had been using a temporary logo based on that used by the local New Mexico Ice Hockey
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ECHL partners with Athletic Knit as jersey provider
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
All 8 Remaining Possible 2019 Stanley Cup Final Matchups
Note: We’ll be updating this post as teams (and therefore possible Stanley Cup Final matchups) are eliminated. The majority of this post was originally written on April 10, 2019 The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and if you’re a fan of the 16 teams to qualify you’re pretty pumped for
Senators Just Say No to Logos. Stripes Only in 2020
For the last couple of years hockey logo fans have been wondering, will the Ottawa Senators stick with the “centurion” logo, will they switch full-time to the retro-inspired “O” or will they come up with something entirely new? Well, did you ever consider “none of the above”? SportsLogos.Net has learned
Buckle Up! NHL Unveils 2020 Winter Classic Logo in Dallas
The 2020 NHL Winter Classic logo was unveiled this afternoon via an article on NHL.com about an hour before a press conference regarding the event. Designed by Fanbrandz out of New Jersey, the logo is based off of a belt buckle, a fashion accessory traditionally associated with Texans, cowboys, and
Flames Going Retro in Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Calgary Flames are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and are planning to do so while wearing their retro third uniform. It will just be the Flames third appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2009. According to a Tweet by @CompleteHkyNews, Flames Director of Marketing Ryan Popowich has
Retro Stinger Logo Returns on New Blue Jackets Goalie Mask
Hey kids, remember “Stinger”? No, not the mascot, the logo. When the Columbus Blue Jackets first announced their name in 1998, two years prior to their inaugural season in the NHL, the team also unveiled a logo. This logo featured a yellowjacket wearing a union soldier’s blue coat from the American Civil War. Get it? It’s a
Islanders Wear WAT Patches for Former GM Bill Torrey
The New York Islanders are paying tribute to former general manager William A. Torrey this Saturday night by way of two jersey patches. The patch matches the same design used as their patch honouring former team owner Charles B. Wang – black initials on a white patch. The Torrey patch
Logopinion: Detroit Red Wings Memorial Patches
When the Detroit Red Wings take to the ice at Little Caesars Arena tonight, hosting the New York Rangers, it won’t just be a matchup between two classic Original Six rivals. It will be Detroit’s first home game since the death of Red Wings legend Ted Lindsay. Lindsay’s career and
Red Wings Honour Ted Lindsay With #7 Patch
The Detroit Red Wings are honouring the life of former captain Ted Lindsay with a memorial patch on their jersey for the remainder of the 2018-19 season. The patch follows the Red Wings typical memorial patch style used recently for Gordie Howe, number in a red and white box. Lindsay,
Canes to Wear Hartford Whalers Uniforms Tonight in Boston
Psst. The Hartford Whalers return to New England tonight. Wrapping up their two-game return to the NHL, the Whalers uniforms live on to see one final day in 2019 as the Carolina Hurricanes take their green, white, and blue throwbacks on the road to the TD Garden to face the Boston
Canucks Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Commemorative Logo
The Vancouver Canucks have unveiled their commemorative logo which will be used during their 50th anniversary celebrations next year. The Canucks joined the National Hockey League alongside the Buffalo Sabres, playing their first game in the fall of 1970. The logo features a callback to the original Canucks team logo,