Canucks Jersey Talk

[eSabre]

I don't think it's that great.

I wouldn't mind seeing the blue and green return in some way, but I was a big fan of their unis in the mid-90s (skate logo included).

Personally, there's nothing wrong with the uniforms they have now. I'm getting tired of the "change for change's sake" mantra that's going around (especially what it did to Buffalo sports).

[IceCap]

Shameless plug :

*letterform made the logo, credit for that goes to him.

Personally, there's nothing wrong with the uniforms they have now. I'm getting tired of the "change for change's sake" mantra that's going around (especially what it did to Buffalo sports).

What's wrong with their current uniforms? How about the shameless corporate logo that only serves to act as a billboard for the team's owners, and has nothing to do with the name "Cauncks"?

This isn't "change for change's sake", this is wanting to get rid of a really terrible logo.

Oh, and the Sabres needed a change, badly. Just because they messed up and went with an awful look doesn't negate the fact that they needed an overhall in the first place.

[Roger Clemente]

I can't be the only person who loves the current Orca set and thinks they should continue to keep it full time. I don't care if it inspired by the ownership group, it looks fantastic.

--Roger "Time?" Clemente.

[lilgump]

I like em too Roger. Infact, probably most people outside of Vancover have no clue that its similar to the company, so its not doing that great of a job of marketing if that was what it was for.

I think an Orca works well to represent the northwest, (do canadians call it their southwest?) Even if they are owned by Orcabay

[appleclock]

Johnny Canuck says something. I don't think the orca says enough... yes it's a nice representation for vancouver and B.C., but... man I just wish the canucks could be their namesake... they should go ahead and market themselves as a team for all of Canada, since they went and chose the most patriotic name they possibly could find, ("Canadians" (Canadiens) already being chosen.)

[CC97]

I think an Orca works well to represent the northwest, (do canadians call it their southwest?)

The only time I ever hear anything in canada refered to as south is "Southern Ontario".

Southern Canada? Never heard that term before.

[kiwi_canadian]

I also like them. Being from Victoria originally, I always listen to the games on the net when I can down here in New Zealand. I always here on the Canucks marketing campain, at least last year, it was advertised as BC's team. The colours are a great choice in my eyes. Burgandy and dark blue representing the mountains and the ocean and the orca as the main logo, that is very canadian, especially western canadian. On top of that, the native design of the orca is also very west coast canadian. That says "canucks" to me. Who cares if it is a lame attempt by the owners to get their name into the team, it's kind of clever really. I don't see the Canucks changing thier logo any time soon and I hope they don't.

[Fred T. Jane]

Southern Canada? Never heard that term before.

The synonym for the term "southern Canada" is Minnesota.

[ReginaCanuck]

As a Canucks fan I don't understand the popularity of Johnny Canuck. How exactly does it better represent the team name than the current logo? It looks like a high school logo for a team called the Lumberjacks.

I like the current set a lot, especially the colour scheme. I think they should try a sky blue alternate with dark red and navy striping. Of course, we won't see a new alternate for at least two seasons.

[GhostOfChristmassPast]

*He's a lumberjack, and He's ok. *

[rvrdgsfn]

In that case, I like Johnny Canuck. Bring him back

[The_Admiral]

As a Canucks fan I don't understand the popularity of Johnny Canuck. How exactly does it better represent the team name than the current logo? It looks like a high school logo for a team called the Lumberjacks

Well, it's closer to whatever a Canuck is than a shark jumping out of a letter C. That logo I saw in Concepts with the V and the mountains was pretty good at looking British Columbian. If there was a C in there and maybe some more Pacific colors, that'd be a cool look.

[mike2sana]

I despise fan votes when deciding logos or identities. Just make a kick ass identity, throw it out there and see if it hits. Democracy in design is death. Sometimes you just have to take the chance and go with it...at least thats what I tell my clients. Go with your gut and you can never go wrong.

thats what the makers of the buffa slug said

[letterform]

Actual Vancouver residents and long standing fans hate the Whale.

some ideas to chew on:

[Guest]

I like the simplicity of the last one, but it might be too simple. We are getting a backlash against fabricated retro. Unless that's what the Vancouver Millionaires used to wear. Boy, would there be egg on my face then!

[letterform]

Both jerseys are based on what The Canucks have worn in the past. The first is similar to their late 70's home and the second is similar to what they wore in the forties.

[Andy]

That is a fantastic concept, letterform.

[kiwi_canadian]

Lets solve this entire problem right now. Change the name to the Vancouver Millionaires. It would be going back to the only Vancouver hockey team to ever win a Stanley Cup. Actually to go a bit off topic, that is what the owners of the Victoria Salmon Kings should have done, gone with Vicotria Cougers.

[IceCap]

As a Canucks fan I don't understand the popularity of Johnny Canuck. How exactly does it better represent the team name than the current logo? It looks like a high school logo for a team called the Lumberjacks.

In the late 19th/early 20th century "canuck" was used as a slang term for Canadian lumberjacks.

During WWI and WWII British soldiers called the Canadian troops ariving in Britain "Canucks." Since then, "canuck" has gone on to become a slang term for all Canadians.

So I would say Johnny Canuck would work very well for a team named the "Cauncks."

Now, what does an orca have to do with the name "Canucks"?

[letterform]

The Canucks name has been in use since the mid forties. Noone wants to change it. They do need an identity though.