Blitz Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Just a thought for expanding Mr. Pegula's WNY empire as well as "Sabres University" Why not buy an ECHL (Columbia perhaps) team to add to the fold and put them in Utica? Utica has stated that they are planning on building a new arena to try to revitalize the downtown area, as well as to attract an affiliated team. Geographically Utica would be the perfect place to become part of Pegulaville.They could be affiliated with Rochester which is right up the road, as well as Buffalo which is a little further up the road. Anyhow, once again purely speculative - Here goes...(The primary of course is a tweaked version of the old 'B' logo)Thoughts??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I could see something like that happening somewhere down the road. Saves time, gets a fan base going, plus not that far from the major affiliate. The look is pretty good too. I'd add the Sabres logo on the shoulder or something that symbolizes Utica (anything famous) & use that as well. Great start though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 I could see something like that happening somewhere down the road. Saves time, gets a fan base going, plus not that far from the major affiliate. The look is pretty good too. I'd add the Sabres logo on the shoulder or something that symbolizes Utica (anything famous) & use that as well. Great start though.totally forgot the shoulder logos - fixed I have added Rochester's logo to the other shoulder, however I am not sure if ECHL teams with an AHL affiliation actually do this or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I could see something like that happening somewhere down the road. Saves time, gets a fan base going, plus not that far from the major affiliate. The look is pretty good too. I'd add the Sabres logo on the shoulder or something that symbolizes Utica (anything famous) & use that as well. Great start though.totally forgot the shoulder logos - fixed I have added Rochester's logo to the other shoulder, however I am not sure if ECHL teams with an AHL affiliation actually do this or not.Not to my knowledge, usually they do one special shoulder patch & then the NHL affiliate.EDIT: Wheeling is the only one that does as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGWB Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 How about trying it with the Rochester scheme instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aci Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Try flipping the logo. Right now, it's coming across as a 'V', not a 'U'. Hamilton Eagles- 2012 and 2013 Continental Hockey League Champions! 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 CHL East Division Champions! Niagara Dragoons- 2012 United League and CCSLC World Series Champions! 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 UL Robinson Division Champions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north dakota Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I love the primary logo you made but I'd get rid of the Rochester shoulder patch. Woah! You think I'm Cody? My name is Carl Scott Simone and we just happen to share a birthday. BIG DEAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlem27 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I must admit I like the jerseys. It's the first time I've seen the Oshawa generals template used right. My only problem is the blue logo on the blue jersey, it blends too easily. Try a yellow logo. Overall good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MottoUtica Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 This wont fly well. Utica isnt Sabres territory. Its been a Ranger stronghold for nearly 40 years. Even the Devils are more popular than the Sabres because of the Utica Devils AHL team which featured Brodeur in the late 80s and early 90s. Take it from someone from the area.This map has it right. Utica is the yellow glob in the middle, and yellow is Rangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MottoUtica Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I just dont understand why people would think all of Upstate New York is a Buffalo market. Albany is 2 hours from NYC and 4 from Buffalo. Is that a Buffalo market? Hell, even Boston is 2 hours. NYC and Boston > Buffalo.Once you go past Syracuse, Buffalo fans are not the majority fanbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aci Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Milwaukee is Sens country... who woulda though...? Hamilton Eagles- 2012 and 2013 Continental Hockey League Champions! 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 CHL East Division Champions! Niagara Dragoons- 2012 United League and CCSLC World Series Champions! 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 UL Robinson Division Champions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MottoUtica Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 You dont know how to read the map apparently. Ottawa Senators (100) just tallies the total votes on the map, not within that specific area. Milwaukee appears to be split between mostly Chicago and Detroit.South Jersey is Flyers, which is also correct. Lets not act as if its suggesting the Canadiens are the majority in Toronto, or the Bruins in San Jose.Also, not even from a sports perspective, Buffalo has a very limited influence on Upstate NY. It only stretches as far as Rochester. Im not sure why people would think places like Albany or Utica are heavily influenced by Buffalo when its 3-4 hours away. Their influence is only exclusive to Western NY. They identify with Western NY, and nearly all of Buffalo's ads and community relations always say "Western NY." Buffalo is a small market city and Upstate NY is very spread out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Welcome to the boards. Note that the Concepts forum is generally more about the design and (perhaps) less about the feasibility of the team. 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...
altosax29b Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Bring a team to Ithaca, they can play in Lynah Rink lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 I'd add the Sabres logo on the shoulder or something that symbolizes Utica (anything famous) & use that as well. Steamed hams? ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MottoUtica Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'd add the Sabres logo on the shoulder or something that symbolizes Utica (anything famous) & use that as well. Steamed hams?Out of all the things "famous" from Utica, and you pick steamed hams? They wouldnt know what a steamed ham was if it punched them in the face. Chicken riggies, East Utica greens, Utica Club, halfmoons, pusties, etc.Thats what you get for using The Simpsons as a reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrdgsfn Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I'd add the Sabres logo on the shoulder or something that symbolizes Utica (anything famous) & use that as well. Steamed hams?Yes!!! Watch out for that Aurora Borealis in the middle of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkeyHouse Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Milwaukee is Sens country... who woulda though...?Sir, do you even know where Milwaukee is? Milwaukee on there is in Blackhawks territory, pretty close to Wings territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornettored Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'd add the Sabres logo on the shoulder or something that symbolizes Utica (anything famous) & use that as well. Steamed hams?Out of all the things "famous" from Utica, and you pick steamed hams? They wouldnt know what a steamed ham was if it punched them in the face. Chicken riggies, East Utica greens, Utica Club, halfmoons, pusties, etc.Thats what you get for using The Simpsons as a reference.Additionally "steamed hams" is an Albany expression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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