timberwolf Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Good evening. I decided to take a stab at next year's edition of the Winter Classic. Details... Even more details... The Metropolitans are back! Obvious design choice, can't wait until we see them make their inevitable return. Vegas was a bit tough. I opted to avoid Las Vegas Thunder because they already used them for their first reverse retro. I decided to freestyle a bit. I Imagine the Knights would've looked something like this if they were active in the 1920s. Let me know what you think! Any and all feedback is appreciated! 11 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johne9109 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 11 hours ago, timberwolf said: Good evening. I decided to take a stab at next year's edition of the Winter Classic. Details... Even more details... The Metropolitans are back! Obvious design choice, can't wait until we see them make their inevitable return. Vegas was a bit tough. I opted to avoid Las Vegas Thunder because they already used them for their first reverse retro. I decided to freestyle a bit. I Imagine the Knights would've looked something like this if they were active in the 1920s. Let me know what you think! Any and all feedback is appreciated! Fantastic job. I love the logo and the Metros inspired jersey for the Kraken. Vegas looks good and I like the idea of using an old english V as the logo. However, the V does look like a U. Maybe trying a different font that makes it look more identifiable as a V 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, johne9109 said: Fantastic job. I love the logo and the Metros inspired jersey for the Kraken. Vegas looks good and I like the idea of using an old english V as the logo. However, the V does look like a U. Maybe trying a different font that makes it look more identifiable as a V Good call. I did notice that. Turns out stylized Vs and Us are similar in most capacities. What if the Knights took a small page out of the Seattle book? Just an idea. Edit - also want to add that I'm refraining from using the Knight head and the V from their logo because I've already seen other concepts with those in action. I wanted to try a different spin. Edited January 9, 2023 by timberwolf Clarification on Vegas concept 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 That logo is absolutely spectacular. Send it into the NHL offices right now lol. Love both jerseys, but I think you could probably get away without using any white on Seattle's. Also, would like to see the complete set with pants and socks included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share Posted January 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, GriffinM6 said: That logo is absolutely spectacular. Send it into the NHL offices right now lol. Love both jerseys, but I think you could probably get away without using any white on Seattle's. Also, would like to see the complete set with pants and socks included. Much appreciated! I'm planning to do a full set of uniforms and merchandise, just haven't had the time to grind it all out. Maybe a rink and some promotional posters too...if the people want to see it. How's this for a Seattle sweater? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johne9109 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 10 hours ago, timberwolf said: Good call. I did notice that. Turns out stylized Vs and Us are similar in most capacities. What if the Knights took a small page out of the Seattle book? Just an idea. Edit - also want to add that I'm refraining from using the Knight head and the V from their logo because I've already seen other concepts with those in action. I wanted to try a different spin. Yeah that looks more distinctly like a V 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtgco Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 That updated Vegas jersey is so gorgeous! Not necessary at all, but I'd be curious to see a version with the card suits instead of the "egas" and/or a version where there's a gold stripe on the right side of the V to match the striping. The way you have it, the red numbers feel out of place for the Kraken for both versions... You could make the S red, or the "SEATTLE" text red, or the numbers navy blue, and I think that'd help. Otherwise, a solid design that I'd be happy to see on the ice. I quite like the treatment of the Winter Classic wordmark in the logo. The font really conveys Pike Place well, and the tentacle & red puck are inspired. The render of the Space Needle is pretty nice too; I like the center line styling for the windows I do kinda wonder if it'd be possible to have the "Winter" script unitalicized just so the top of the T and the Space Needle could be integrated together, cuz right now they're a tad disjointed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 16 hours ago, vtgco said: That updated Vegas jersey is so gorgeous! Not necessary at all, but I'd be curious to see a version with the card suits instead of the "egas" and/or a version where there's a gold stripe on the right side of the V to match the striping. The way you have it, the red numbers feel out of place for the Kraken for both versions... You could make the S red, or the "SEATTLE" text red, or the numbers navy blue, and I think that'd help. Otherwise, a solid design that I'd be happy to see on the ice. I quite like the treatment of the Winter Classic wordmark in the logo. The font really conveys Pike Place well, and the tentacle & red puck are inspired. The render of the Space Needle is pretty nice too; I like the center line styling for the windows I do kinda wonder if it'd be possible to have the "Winter" script unitalicized just so the top of the T and the Space Needle could be integrated together, cuz right now they're a tad disjointed. Love the feedback! Much appreciated. I tried out more red on the Seattle sweater. I like how it references their previous colour scheme. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddz Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 1/8/2023 at 1:08 AM, timberwolf said: Good evening. I decided to take a stab at next year's edition of the Winter Classic. Details... Even more details... The Metropolitans are back! Obvious design choice, can't wait until we see them make their inevitable return. Vegas was a bit tough. I opted to avoid Las Vegas Thunder because they already used them for their first reverse retro. I decided to freestyle a bit. I Imagine the Knights would've looked something like this if they were active in the 1920s. Let me know what you think! Any and all feedback is appreciated! Absolutely amazing job! Love the logo and the subtle reasoning for everything involved in your Winter Classic design. I hope Seattle & Vegas do exactly or very similar to your uniform concepts because those are bang on in the spirit and nostalgia of the outdoor game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberwolf Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 1/11/2023 at 9:52 PM, Fiddz said: Absolutely amazing job! Love the logo and the subtle reasoning for everything involved in your Winter Classic design. I hope Seattle & Vegas do exactly or very similar to your uniform concepts because those are bang on in the spirit and nostalgia of the outdoor game. I appreciate the feedback! Here's my attempt at some full sets. Added some comments and suggestions from you guys! Let me know what you think! Not much detail on the pants and gloves because I didn't feel it was necessary for a retro-themed game but let me know if there's anything you'd like to see me try. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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