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4 minutes ago, TalktoChuck said:

 

Kroger keeps the old local names of the companies they buy out because people get real emotional about where they buy food.

Which is why when I say that they took Mariano's and basically turned it into Dominick's, it means nothing to you, but it means something here, man.

On 9/22/2022 at 2:58 PM, Kevin W. said:

The IceHogs have updated their jerseys with the new logo. 
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ci0fsTKtc9T/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Immediately better by finally ditching all of that '90s-style text. Not great, but better. Now, bring back the pig butt shoulder patch already.

18 hours ago, M4One said:

The first new jersey the Barracudas released a really long while back.  Their Blackout jersey.  Most definitely the worst of the their new jerseys.

 

That looks like the jersey for an ACHA Division 3 club at a school whose accreditation is suspect. Christian University of Downstate Appalachia.

Now that someone pointed out the black numbers provide color balance with the teal pants, I get it and like the look even more.

The head-to-toe teal looks much better IRL, but I also think it's one of those colors that will have some vastly different appearances depending on arena lighting, so we'll see how it shows up in the Shark Tank. I also think we're a year or two away from an inevitable all-black alternate, and I wouldn't be surprised to see the helmets and pants from that paired with the primary teal jersey on occasion.

We used to give actual grades for unveilings around here sometimes. This one's an A with no caveats. I'm so happy the shark fin patch is back.

20+ years on this board and I'm still learning stuff on it all the time. Thanks, @ebod39and @Mingjai.

5 hours ago, ebod39 said:

 

Yes, I'm very aware of all that, maybe more so than you know.

Also, Reebok did own CCM and the factory in St. Hy during their tenure.

 

My point for clarification was to ask the OP that if by not owning the factories, that means calling it the "manufacturer logo" is somehow wrong?   I don't see how it's any different than Polo or Gap doesn't own their factories.  

 

 

I was specifically thinking about how pretty much every on-field NFL jersey pre-Nike lockdown was made by Ripon Athletic, and the Champion/Wilson/Puma/Reebok/Russell/Starter/LogoAthletic logos sewn on the sleeves were basically the extent of those companies' involvement in the manufacture.

Interesting that Adidas' jerseys are being made by S&P. I think they made jerseys for Nike/Bauer back in the 1990s.

50 minutes ago, spartacat_12 said:

You can’t compare a manufacturer’s logo with an ad. That’s like saying Mercedes using their logo as a hood ornament is the same as a realtor slapping their face on the side of their car. 

What happens here when I tell you that, for decades, many of the "manufacturers" whose logos appeared on the sleeves or hems or wherever didn't actually manufacture those jerseys?

4 hours ago, WSU151 said:

https://nyihockeynow.com/new-york-islanders-2022-23-reverse-retro-jersey-fisherman-updates-fanatics/

"Unlike in the original Fisherman pieces, the 2022-23 Reverse Retro will not contain the Lighthouse shoulder patches, with no shoulder patches at all."

You nitwits got rid of the best part!

11 hours ago, Ridleylash said:

Excuse the really crummy quality and tiny size (these are screencaps from a Reddit video post), but it looks like the Sharks' new uniforms will likely have black pants with a stripe on them;

This feels like it could unleash the blue/gold-black/white dress discourse all over again if the Sharks don't hurry up and do an unveiling.

On 9/9/2022 at 2:27 PM, officeglenn said:

From @nhlbreakers on Instagram:

 

Yeah, Barça used to be proud of this, too.

It's wild that we've gone from "what a gimmicky addition by Reebok" to "don't skimp out on that part of the design" in regard to the hanger effect in about a decade.

Gorgeous. Maybe not as good as the originals, but close, and with a better crest.

Now please give me a t-shirt with that shoulder patch. Ideally one not made by Fanatics.

I think the Sharks pic we're seeing is one from a list of options, based on the caption. I would put money down on there being another version of that design with black helmets and pants, and hopefully that's the one they use.

Also, hard to tell from one digit, but I think that's the numeral font the Barracuda are using on their new jerseys this season.

On 8/27/2022 at 9:26 AM, pepis21 said:

Looking at old Expos uniforms white sweaters from 1936 in baby blue would be perfect for Habs.

This makes me wonder if we could see a color flip of their Winter Classic jersey. That used a lighter blue and darker red to great effect.

40 minutes ago, GriffinM6 said:

 I see Arizona is in black. Not really sure why they'd do that since their primary look already uses black. Would've been a good opportunity to go green or even use sand as the base color, but knowing them, they can't do anything right. 

Their original retro third was green, so that doesn't fit with the "reverse" idea. Making the jersey black, though, gives you a night sky over the desert landscape on the hem.

48 minutes ago, VampyrRabbitDesign said:

 

As for the proportions, I'm sure they could be improved by having the outline of the Carolinas behind the logo.

The last thing that logo needs is two more elements full of jagged lines crammed into it. Besides, North Carolina is already there in the negative space, which is where I believe the actual state of North Carolina also exists.

15 minutes ago, WSU151 said:

 

Interesting that all the California teams will have white jerseys (if we go by the shirts). Seems like there will be more white jerseys overall, which may be from the NHL to get more RR vs RR matchups. 

Would not be surprised if you see a lot of East Coast teams slotting their Reverse Retro nights when the California teams are in town for this reason. A 7:00pm Eastern puck drop gives the shiny new things you're trying to sell more national exposure than a 10:30pm Eastern start.

3 hours ago, M4One said:

Hurricanes big downgrade ditching the home reds.  But, if they really want to be a black team now, they could have at least come up with a matching road jersey.   And, what exactly is the primary logo now?  What has been their primary, is on the shoulder on the now home and isn't even on the white jersey.

The Canes are bringing back Early 2000s NHL Problems: Introduce a 3rd jersey, it gets popular, so you promote it to primary and ditch your previous home look, but never bother developing a road set to match it. Hopefully they don't also decide to revive the trap and a season-long lockout while they're at it.

Couple of interesting things on the return of the Fisherman:

- There's still some teal in there, so that runs counter to the rumors.

- The logo isn't just recolored; it's been fully redone. The giveaway is the text, as the original had the "I" and "S" at the ends larger than the rest of the letters.

If the Sharks take the ice in UCLA shoulder stripes I am going to have an incident.

Well, here's one for those of you on the board who have been on this saga since way back when.

Former Almost Coyotes Owner Matthew Hulsizer was on the stand in federal court  today.

He was testifying as the purchaser of a North Side mansion that had been previously owned by R. Kelly. Hulsizer testified that he had to remove what we shall call a "Matt Lauer button" from one of the bedrooms, which allowed remote locking and unlocking of the door. He also said that in at least one bedroom, what appeared to be a smoke detector was actually a concealed video camera.

Anyhoo, carry on with your day.

3 hours ago, fortunat1 said:

Aside from the jarring issues with the set, something that really bugs me is the font used on their red jersey. The cartoony roundness of it does not translate well to the jersey.

It looks like it says "WHEELINC."

On 8/12/2022 at 5:36 AM, M4One said:

San Jose Barracudas new "Ice" jersey.

 

Smart move by the Sharks, making their minor leaguers improve their conditioning by wearing all of those heavy, burdensome stripes during play.

Suggesting the Panthers could play in Ypsilanti? Please read up a little on the WFL Detroit Wheels. Unless you're continuing the USFL's current approach of "in-person attendance doesn't matter,* in which case, why bother leaving Birmingham at all?

19 hours ago, spartacat_12 said:

 

Where did you hear that? Every report I've seen has said that the grey is being dropped altogether, and a new black third jersey is going to be introduced, along with a new RR.

If you don't know who @ebod39 is... you've been here a while, man. You should know.

Anyway, you can take anything he posts on NHL uniforms as gospel. He knows.

It's okay, the Maulers soiled themselves in the final week to take that title, and their uniforms are no great shakes.