MJWalker45 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 38 minutes ago, VancouverFan69 said: I just looked at the BC Lions 2022 marketing campaign and I see that the Lions went cheap again on their helmets by removing the white-orange-white stripe. For a team that was almost halfway there into getting their uniforms right, they took a big step backwards because their black helmets with the striping from the past 2 seasons was one of the few nice elements from their look. Those were the best Lions helmets since their 80's white helmets with the brown-burnt orange-brown stripe. Now, their stripeless black helmets will look terribly high-schoolish and boring. So they'll at least match the jerseys then. Actually, the jerseys are nice, so removing the stripes from the helmet isn't nearly as bad as Ottawa and Calgary continuing to wear the same uniforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4One Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 5 hours ago, VancouverFan69 said: I just looked at the BC Lions 2022 marketing campaign and I see that the Lions went cheap again on their helmets by removing the white-orange-white stripe. For a team that was almost halfway there into getting their uniforms right, they took a big step backwards because their black helmets with the striping from the past 2 seasons was one of the few nice elements from their look. Those were the best Lions helmets since their 80's white helmets with the brown-burnt orange-brown stripe. Now, their stripeless black helmets will look terribly high-schoolish and boring. I would wait until the regular season begins to see whether the stripes are gone for good. Last year, they didn't have the stripes during training camp, but they were back on when the regular season started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverFan69 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 12 minutes ago, M4One said: I would wait until the regular season begins to see whether the stripes are gone for good. Last year, they didn't have the stripes during training camp, but they were back on when the regular season started. I hope you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptorman415 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Elks are getting a new look https://twitter.com/GoElks/status/1526216167899136002 Quote It's Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypower Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Raptorman415 said: Elks are getting a new look https://twitter.com/GoElks/status/1526216167899136002 Looks like a return to the old Edmonton Football Team classic "logo inside jersey striping" striping. I don't think I like the idea of no green stripes on the white jersey and I also don't like this apparent elk head erasure. While the antler helmet decals didn't work, having the Double-E on the helmet and, what looks to be, the jerseys, it'll make the elk logo kind of a primary logo in name alone. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer15 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 11 hours ago, monkeypower said: I also don't like this apparent elk head erasure Same. It feels like they did the Elks thing for one year to make the change and now they are basically the Eskimos again. 9 1 1 Quote GTA United(USA) 2015 + 2016 USA Champions/Toronto Maroons (ULL)2014, 2015 + 2022 Gait Cup Champions/Toronto Northmen (TNFF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DCarp1231 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 At least Washington committed fully to their name change 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-tron Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 White numbers on Edmonton's green jersey is awful. Prior to 2021, it had always been gold numbers. Hopefully this changes with the next uniform update in a few years. Also, antlers on the helmet could return for an alternate look. I don't think they would abandon that altogether. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klondyke Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 5/3/2022 at 10:34 AM, MJWalker45 said: So they'll at least match the jerseys then. Actually, the jerseys are nice, so removing the stripes from the helmet isn't nearly as bad as Ottawa and Calgary continuing to wear the same uniforms. The owner said changing the jerseys was one of his first priorities. Not sure it will get done for this season, but by next year it should be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I’m hoping this is real as I feel it’ll help complete their look. Ticats players wearing black pants with yellow stripes at practice. Similar to their previous set before New Era took over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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officeglenn Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 New Elks uniforms unveiled this morning: They went all in with the antler-football logo, putting it on the sleeves and in the pants stripe. Some consternation on Twitter that the numbers on the green jersey are white instead of gold, but overall a nice look, I think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 First off, brilliant execution on balancing out the EE primary with continued use of elk imagery. The use of the elk horn football logo is such a smart choice, and a very cool logo. I love how how they used it on those sleeve stripes where many of us just assumed they would duplicate the EE there, as they've done historically. My only qualm is whether the use of the elk-horn football on the pants is a bit too much. Hard to tell from these pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, gosioux76 said: My only qualm is whether the use of the elk-horn football on the pants is a bit too much. Hard to tell from these pictures. Yeah, the photos the team released didn't show much of the pants stripe. Here's some from a local reporter's Twitter feed: I don't think they're going to be *that* noticeable from the usual TV camera angles. But maybe they'll be distracting just knowing that they're there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, officeglenn said: Yeah, the photos the team released didn't show much of the pants stripe. Here's some from a local reporter's Twitter feed: I don't think they're going to be *that* noticeable from the usual TV camera angles. But maybe they'll be distracting just knowing that they're there. Here's a closer look (click on the picture in the bottom tweet): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YYCB Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I thought the Elks got it right until I saw the pants. That's just a bit too much IMO. Wouldn't be surprised if they drop those in 2023. Probably the best jerseys they've ever had though. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasQuaid Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Huge miss on the pants, looks like a sea shell neckless. They also should've went with a white facemask. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, DouglasQuaid said: Huge miss on the pants, looks like a sea shell neckless. They also should've went with a white facemask. Hey these guys are hella-stoked about the pant stripe... I don't mind it but it clashes with the helmet stripe...they need to pick one or the other. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 So, what do Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula, not Tim Reid) have to do with elk... or football... or Edmonton? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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