Lee. Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 From the AHL website: "The Toronto Roadrunners have officially been welcomed as the American Hockey League's 29th active franchise, to begin play in the 2003-04 season. The Roadrunners name, logo and uniform were unveiled at a press conference today on the construction site of the new Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. The Roadrunners will serve as the top development team of the NHL's Edmonton Oilers, and play their home games at the Ricoh Coliseum, located at the National Trade Centre on the grounds of Canadian National Exhibition Place. The historic Coliseum, which opened in 1922, is undergoing a $38-million renovation to become a state-of-the-art 10,000-seat facility. "We're proud to add one of the world's foremost hockey cities into the American Hockey League," said AHL President and CEO David Andrews. "The Roadrunners bolster our Canadian Division and will instantly create some great on-ice rivalries."I Couldn't find any pics of the jerseys, but apparently the roads "look a lot like the Oilers' jerseys". Anyone have any further info? Hopefully the thirds won't be those awful blue & silver flame jerseys they used to use in Phoenix. Welcome to DrunjFlix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 As estastic as I am to see an affordable pro hockey team in town, I give these guys less than 5 years before they are outta town... unfortunately my city doesn't support any minor league teams (except for the Rock, what's up with that? ??? ) --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowcap30 Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 looks more like a woodpecker than ne thing else.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckguy14 Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Someone explain me the story of the Runners to me? Were they a part of the IHL/AHL merger? I know they ceased operations the season after the Coyotes moved from Winnipeg.BTW, looking at the colors the Road Runner is wearing, (the same colors as the Oiler alternates) I think they're going to be in the Oilers 3rds jerseys of some sort. 2004 San Jose Sharks 7th Man Fan of the Year San Jose Gold Miners - 4x Lombardi Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Someone explain me the story of the Runners to me? Were they a part of the IHL/AHL merger? I know they ceased operations the season after the Coyotes moved from Winnipeg.BTW, looking at the colors the Road Runner is wearing, (the same colors as the Oiler alternates) I think they're going to be in the Oilers 3rds jerseys of some sort.I had that same thought puckguy. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowcap30 Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 wow i just realize that now. thats a probability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 From the Manitoba Moose 1997-98 Media Guide, p. 64, underneath a chart displaying the 1997-98 IHL Alignment, addressing team changes from 1996-97:"The Phoenix Roadrunners, previously in the Southwest Division, have suspended operations for the 1997-98 season."In the same media guide, in the IHL Timeline (p. 57-59), it does not address Phoenix's suspension of operations, saying only that "October 2, 1997: The IHL begins its 53rd season, fielding 18 teams."The Phoenix Roadrunners entered the IHL in the Fall of 1989. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 With the return of the Pens' original mascot and now the third go-around for the Roadrunner, it seems as if skating, retro-cartoon birds are back in vogue.And I say welcome back fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 I don't like this particular logo, but I happen to like these new retro cartoon logos. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 With the return of the Pens' original mascot and now the third go-around for the Roadrunner, it seems as if skating, retro-cartoon birds are back in vogue.And I say welcome back fellas!this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening......this is not happening...... US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Are you against everything retro? Or do you just not like these particular logos? JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanq Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Someone explain me the story of the Runners to me? Were they a part of the IHL/AHL merger? I know they ceased operations the season after the Coyotes moved from Winnipeg.BTW, looking at the colors the Road Runner is wearing, (the same colors as the Oiler alternates) I think they're going to be in the Oilers 3rds jerseys of some sort.He had moved them there to be part of the IHL but, when that league folded his was not one of the "6" that was tagging along. I think, after the AHL nutshell game stops, this is the Hamilton franchise being leased to Abraham from the Oilers. The Quebec franchise is then placed back in Hamilton as the sole Canadiens affiliate. Abraham has been thru alot to finally get this thing off the ground, from constant protest form the Leafs and arena problems. Hoepfully for him it works out. Also, this could be a infusion of some much needed cash for the Oilers if it works out well. Here's another article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Are you against everything retro? Or do you just not like these particular logos?I am against anything that looks cheesy. (not a word, bosox! )whether its retro or modern, if its cheesy and generic looking, it sucks! US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 I guess that is a good point, but I don't think some of them do look cheesy. And for those Padres unis...They do look pretty bad but for you to be against every design that comes out using it as trim seems wrong. Although I guess maybe you honestly don't like them. I think brown can work especially as trim. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 I think brown can work especially as trim.the only brown that belongs on a sports uniform is the dirt from the field US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUCub Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 BTW, looking at the colors the Road Runner is wearing, (the same colors as the Oiler alternates) I think they're going to be in the Oilers 3rds jerseys of some sort.From the TSN.ca article (still can't find any pics from the press conference):"The team also revealed its new uniform, which is silver and navy with a logo of a roadrunner holding a stick."Definitely does sound like the McFarlane designed Oilers 3rd pattern.-PSUCub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reppact Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 Roadrunners unisThis was from the Roadrunners official site at www.torontoroadrunners.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 There was a B&W dark jersey (home? road?) photo in today's Toronto Star that did not look like the one on the website, or the Oilers alternate. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanq Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 The ones in this picture are the ones they wore in Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 Maybe this means they'll bring back their ultra-swank thirds, too? 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...
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