Chromatic Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I actually like it. It has a classic feel that reminds me of an old minor hockey club or junior team from decades past. And when you consider the terrible logo their parent club has been using forever thanks to tradition, it fits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp49 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 That logo's about as bad as the team that'll play in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 23 hours ago, SportsLogos.Net News said: Bridgeport Islanders Reveal New Name, Logo, and Uniforms May 10, 2021 - 17:30 PM The AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers have announced a new name, logo, and uniform set. Welcome the new Bridgeport Islanders! Read More... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTConcepts Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I don't hate the Bridgeport Islanders' identity, but I do agree that it's a downgrade. It would've been suitable if the team had moved to an actual island, but since they're still in Connecticut, it's just unnecessary. Is it clean and polished? Sure. Is it bad? Not really. Is it good? Also not really. 1 Quote "You ain't gonna learn what you don't wanna know..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 5 hours ago, DTConcepts said: It would've been suitable if the team had moved to an actual island, but since they're still in Connecticut, it's just unnecessary. I mean its no different than when the Lakers moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles or the Jazz moving from New Orleans to Utah Quote Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 23 hours ago, Dynasty said: As much backlash from a certain franchise they would get, I think Sounders would've been great. Yeah, that should have been the name from day one. I never got "Sound Tigers." Maybe it's a submarine? Connecticut is stealthily a big military-industrial complex state. But they never had submarine imagery. I don't know. This logo is absolutely terrible. Looks like a bad WHL logo from the '90s. Unacceptable, among the AHL's worst, which is a growing tier. Quote ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 8 hours ago, DTConcepts said: Is it clean and polished? It is definitely not. Quote Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 3 hours ago, the admiral said: This logo is absolutely terrible. Looks like a bad WHL logo from the '90s. Unacceptable, among the AHL's worst, which is a growing tier. AHL logos are either incredible works of art (Milwaukee, Hershey, Charlotte), or flaming pieces of garbage (Grand Rapids, Bridgeport, Tucson). There really is no middle ground. Quote On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I mean technically North America iiiiiiis an island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacat_12 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Dilbert said: I mean its no different than when the Lakers moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles or the Jazz moving from New Orleans to Utah Sports branding has come a long way in the last half-century. I know at least in the case of the Jazz (could've been the case for the Lakers too), they kept the name because by the time the team moved it was too late to change the uniforms. Rather than play as the Jazz for a year or two before rebranding, they just stuck with the name. An affiliate named after the big league club isn't new, but I prefer when minor league towns have their own unique names like Hershey or Chicago. Otherwise you end up in a situation like Binghamton, where they've been called the Whalers, Rangers, Senators, and Devils. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypower Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 15 hours ago, the admiral said: Yeah, that should have been the name from day one. I never got "Sound Tigers." Maybe it's a submarine? Connecticut is stealthily a big military-industrial complex state. But they never had submarine imagery. I don't know. I think it was as simple as "Tigers" like the animal and then "Sound" was added, because Bridgeport is on Long Island Sound, as descriptor of what kind of tiger it is. Like "Oil Kings" or "Wheat Kings" (or "River Kings" or "LumberKings" or "Red Raiders" or "Sun Devils" or "Blue Devils" or "Blue Jackets" or "Swamp Dragons" and so on), Edmonton and Brandon are both the Kings, when you break it down, but their domains are different. Edmonton are the Kings of Oil, Brandon are the Kings of Wheat and Bridgeport were the Tigers of (from?) the Sound. Though, for the little I ever thought about the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the past, I never used to be entirely sure if it was the Bridgeport Sound Tigers or if it was the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, especially since there's the Owen Sound Attack in the OHL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, tigerslionspistonshabs said: I mean technically North America iiiiiiis an island. It's not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 5/10/2021 at 10:42 AM, See Red said: Bridgeport, CT is located on the Long Island Sound, so that's where Sound came from in the name. The new identity is awful -- I didn't particularly like the old name or logo (although I have a uniform from when they were blue/yellow/black in my closet) but at least it had character. Sound Tiger is a solid 80's band name. This re-brand is tedious, however. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 12:47 PM, BryanSmalls said: It's not. Panama Canal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacat_12 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Utica has updated their logo to reflect the affiliation with New Jersey. Glad they get to keep their name & won't become the Utica Devils. NJ taking over Albany and ditching the River Rats brand was a big mistake. Much like Vancouver, I'm assuming the Comets will just mirror the Devils' uniform template. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsLogos.Net News Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Deal with the Devils: Utica Comets Reveal Re-Coloured Logo May 17, 2021 - 18:11 PMThe AHL's Utica Comets have re-coloured their logo to match their new affiliation with the New Jersey Devils for 2021-22 Read More... Quote Sports Logo and Uniform news, rumours, and history at SportsLogos.Net News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/14/2021 at 1:50 PM, tigerslionspistonshabs said: Panama Canal. Still a continent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverFan69 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 That's great that Utica is keeping the Comets name. The Comets are to Utica like what the Americans are to Rochester. Great fan support through and through. The recoloured logo looks great. Going to miss their beautiful alternate green uniforms though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuordr Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 The ECHL has a new team, the Iowa Heartlanders: The primary logo is of a white-tailed deer, poised for battle in expression, stance, and thorny detailing, to capture the essence of our strength, determination, and work ethic.The antlered crown, adorned in sunrise gold, shows that we are the mighty kings of the Heartland. Our state flower, the wild prairie rose, featuring heart-shaped, coral pink petals and shining sun, symbolizes the magnificent riches and traditions of our home, and the wild spirit of our fans.The flower blooms every June, perfectly timed with the Kelly Cup. The Heartland is our home, and we are its people. The name evokes what we are all about, redefining what it means to lead with heart in the rink and community. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_grateful_ted Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Absolute beauty ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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