Fresh off a successful weekend hosting the 2018 NHL All-Star Game, Robert Higgins – the executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission thought he’d plant a seed in the minds of all the NHL executives and anyone else leaving Florida this morning. Hey it’s worth a shot, right? Higgins
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San Jose Announced as Host of 2019 NHL All-Star Game
The City of San Jose will host the 2019 NHL All-Star Game the league confirmed yesterday, the official announcement comes a day after the news was first reported by Teal Town USA. This will mark the second time the San Jose Sharks have hosted an NHL All-Star Game having done
Kraken, Whales Among 13 Names Registered by Seattle NHL Group
Could “The Whale” be returning to the National Hockey League? How about the Seals? Because both classic names appear to be possibilities within a large list of domain names registered Thursday by an employee of Oak View Group, the organization behind Seattle’s NHL bid process — so says a post by
Washington Capitals Going Big and Blue For Outdoor Game
When you’re playing at the home of the Navy, you go big and you go blue. Today the Washington Capitals and Adidas unveiled the special uniform the team would be wearing for their outdoor game, the 2018 NHL Stadium Series at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland on March
Army Officially Opposes Vegas Golden Knights Trademark
(UPDATED Jan 11/18 with comment from Vegas) Earlier today the Department of the Army filed a notice of opposition against Black Knight Sports and Entertainment with the United States Trademark and Patent Office over the use of the name “Golden Knights” for the expansion Las Vegas NHL team. Back in October we
NHL star Rod Gilbert surprises fan wearing #7 Rangers jersey
NHL star Rod Gilbert played almost two decades with the New York Rangers from 1960 to 1978, but one fan will remember him most for his appearance in the stands a recent game in Las Vegas. When Gilbert spotted a fan wearing a Gilbert #7 Rangers jersey during pre-game warm-ups,
2018 NHL All-Star Game Uniforms Unveiled
The National Hockey League and adidas today unveiled the four uniforms to be worn at the upcoming 2018 NHL All-Star Game(s). The annual showcase of the league’s best and most popular players will held in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, January 28th. As has been the case for the past two
Blackhawks Uniform Voted Greatest in NHL History
The Chicago Blackhawks uniform is number one, so says the results of a month-long head-to-head vote held on NHL.com Following nearly six million votes cast between November 28 and December 31 the Blackhawks home and road set, worn with only minor tweaks since 1959, came out on top of a
Sabres, Rangers Dressing Up for 2018 Winter Classic Today
Happy New Year! The Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers are getting together outside this afternoon in chilly New York City to take part in the 2018 NHL Winter Classic on the tenth anniversary of the first-ever game in this series. We’re going to recap the special uniforms both the
Maple Leafs Honour Johnny Bower With Memorial Patch
The Toronto Maple Leafs are honouring the memory of Hall of Fame goaltender Johnny Bower tonight by wearing a special memorial patch both on their jersey and helmet during their game in Glendale, Arizona against the Coyotes. The logo features Bower’s initials “JB” with his retired number 1 formed inside
The 2017 Creamer Awards Winners: Best New Sports Logos of the Year
The year has come to a close and with that comes our announcement of the winners of the 2017 Creamer Awards, our sixth annual recognition of the best in new sports logos over the course of the past twelve months. Before we reveal the results I’d like to take a
Maple Leafs Throwing It Back 100 Years This Afternoon
The Toronto Maple Leafs are ready to look ahead to the next century… but first, a look back. This afternoon the Maple Leafs will host the “Next Century Game” an unusual weekday afternoon game today – Tuesday, December 19th against the historic Carolina Hurricanes. For the game the Leafs will