The Grand Rapids Griffins‘ tribute to a bygone era of another Michigan pro sports team this past weekend was a slam dunk for nostalgic fans who fondly remember 1990s design trends. The American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings hosted their Hat Tricks and Hoops Night on
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Spitsmas Vacation: OHL’s Windsor Spitfires Celebrate Season With Ugly Sweaters
The Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires got in the Christmas spirit this week with ugly sweater jerseys inspired by a classic holiday movie. The Spitfires had the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny Kaye on Thursday, December 18, when they hosted their Old Fashioned Family Spitsmas Night against
NBA G League’s Cleveland Charge Teams With Backyard Sports to Become the Melonheads
The Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League is teaming up with a popular sports video game franchise to take on one of the game’s most memorable identities. On Saturday, December 27, the Charge will become the Cleveland Melonheads for one night only when they host the Delaware Blue Coats
USHL’s Madison Capitols Conspire To Bring ‘Birds Aren’t Real’ Jerseys To the Ice
Birds might not be real, according to a popular internet conspiracy theory, but a junior hockey team in Wisconsin made sure their jerseys paying homage to the meme were a reality over the weekend. On Friday, December 12, the Madison Capitols of the United States Hockey League hosted their first-ever
OHL’s Flint Firebirds Tip Their Hats to Referees With Special Theme Night Jerseys
The Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League gave referees throughout the hockey world a much-deserved stick tap with jerseys they wore over the weekend. The Firebirds hosted Referee Appreciation Night during their home game against the Sarnia Sting on Saturday, December 13, at the Dort Financial Center. To mark
ECHL’s Orlando Solar Bears Keep it Brief With Special Underwear Toss Pant Shells
Lazyboy reminded us in the early 2000s that “Underwear Goes Inside the Pants,” but it seems the Orlando Solar Bears didn’t get the memo. The Florida-based ECHL team held their fourth annual Underwear Toss game on Friday, November 28, against the Jacksonville Icemen. Similar to teddy bear toss games across
Welcome to Sudvegas: OHL’s Sudbury Wolves Bring Back ‘Shoresy Night’ With New Jerseys
The Sudbury Wolves were ready to go ’til they couldn’t go no more in special themed jerseys over the weekend. The Ontario Hockey League team hosted their fourth Shoresy Night on Friday, November 7, against the Barrie Colts, celebrating the successful Crave streaming show that’s also set in Sudbury. The
‘Polish Boys’ Alternate Identity Headlines Promo Schedule for AHL’s Cleveland Monsters
When it comes to the Cleveland Monsters’ promotional nights for the upcoming American Hockey League season … The Monsters unveiled their promotional schedule on Friday, September 12, and based on the chatter it generated on social media, the one fans are most looking forward to is Cleveland Polish Boys Night
AHL’s Calgary Wranglers Sport Kid-Designed Jerseys for Good Friday Afternoon Game
The kids are alright, and the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League have the jerseys to prove it. The Wranglers took advantage of the Good Friday holiday to host their Kids’ Fri-YAY! afternoon game on Friday, April 18, against the San Jose Barracuda. The game included a T-shirt giveaway,
Out of This World! AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Take the Ice as ‘Carbondale UFOs’
The American Hockey League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins debuted an out-of-this-world alternate identity over the weekend that was inspired by a local tale of extraterrestrial mystery. For their game on Friday, April 11, against the Springfield Thunderbirds, the Penguins took to the ice as the Carbondale UFOs, complete with special jerseys that
AHL’s Hershey Bears Sport Special Jerseys to Promote Autism Awareness
The American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears quite literally wore their commitment to raising awareness about autism on their sleeves over the weekend. The two-time defending Calder Cup champions donned special Autism Awareness jerseys on Sunday, April 6, when they hosted the Hartford Wolf Pack. The sweaters were inspired by designs
Pierogi Power! AHL’s Cleveland Monsters Rebrand As ‘Pierogies’ for Weekend Series
The Cleveland Monsters are hoping to get a boost from some pierogi power next weekend. The American Hockey League team will rebrand as the Cleveland Pierogies for their home games on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in celebration of Northeast Ohio’s significant Polish population.