JCRGraphix Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 So I think I'm finally putting together another series. This one will be the Winter Classic games from 1984 to 2007. I'm open to ideas for match-ups!Up first is the 1984 Winter Classic Game between the Montreal Canadiens and Quebec Nordiques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWonka Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 That's pretty neat. I like the logo, very fitting I think for the time period. For the jerseys I think the Canadiens one is pretty top notch. Is there anything near the cuff area or are the arms basically left blank? For the Nordiques I like the yoke style. I think I'd like the see the arms match it closely but I do like the different arm stripe than the hem.I always hear from my dad how great the Sabres/Flyers Rivalry was early on in the franchise. Any way one could be those two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioSportsMan61 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I think the Nordiques jersey would benefit from a thin red stripe above white stripe on the arm (so it would look like red/blue/white). Other than that this is solid. Do the CBJ v Wild for the year 2000! Expansion team Winter Classic! My Behance Portfolio --- Follow @Steinosaur19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianVlietDesign Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Interesting idea. I think more white could be added to the Nords uniform, but overall a nice start. Not sure I'm in love with the Winter Classic logo, however. I think it is the typeface you chose. It just doesn't feel very 1984 to me. Maybe try something a little different and this will be a solid concept. NYCFC - MLS CUP CHAMPIONS - 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hmmm ever hear of the Quebec Bulldogs? Maybe a Heritage Classic throwback of the Bulldogs would be better for Quebec. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMoon Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Great idea! I love those brown pads.Hm, some good rivalries of the 80's and so forth...A. You gotta have the Lemieux era Pens playing against the Flyers.B. An Alberta Bowl (where both were great teams in the 80's)C. The North Stars hosting a game against the Blues, Modano and Hull was a good rivalry.D. Rangers vs Islanders at Shea Stadium (where the Mets were a legendary team of the 80's)E. Somehow the Avalanche having a game, but they have never had a solid rival.F. I know it will draw some backlash but a Nashville vs. Carolina game in Knoxville at Peyton's Place.G. Of course a Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings game at the Horseshoe. That use to be a good rivalry when they were both in the Central (although Det won 75% of the time, it was still intense). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 I took some of the feedback and updated the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Up next is the 1985 game between Buffalo and Philadelphia. The WC logo is based on the look of an 1985 NHL media guide my Dad used when he worked for the Kalamazoo Wings front office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWonka Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 No complaints at all from this last one. I think a Orange/Black v Blue/Gold game would look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColeJ Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 this is going to be one of the best threads of the year, i can tell already.great work so far. look forward to the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Absolutely love this idea. Can't wait for more. The last one needs a more unique logo I think, personally. @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Up next is the 1986 Winter Classic played in Hartford. For this game extra stands had to be brought in to provide enough seating at the relatively small Memorial Stadium in Hartford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 these are really good, i like them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerslionspistonshabs Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I have two gripes about the venues.Olympic Stadium is indoors. Not sure if that matters to you or not.It would be awesome for the Boston-Hartford game to be played at Foxboro, which is pretty much in between both cities. It'd kind of be like a 'lets-see-who-can-get-more-fans-to-come-out' type of deal.Speaking of that, I'm hoping that one day the Bruins play the Canes at Gillette, with the Canes wearing Whalers throwbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 I have two gripes about the venues.Olympic Stadium is indoors. Not sure if that matters to you or not.It would be awesome for the Boston-Hartford game to be played at Foxboro, which is pretty much in between both cities. It'd kind of be like a 'lets-see-who-can-get-more-fans-to-come-out' type of deal.Speaking of that, I'm hoping that one day the Bruins play the Canes at Gillette, with the Canes wearing Whalers throwbacks.I didn't think about Foxboro. That's not a bad idea. Was that stadium around in 86? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Up next is the 1987 Winter Classic in Chicago. The Blackhawks uniforms are loosely based on their 1926-27 uniforms. the North Stars ones are based on the minor league Minneapolis Millers that played in Minneapolis from 1926 to 1950. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhamel Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I have two gripes about the venues.Olympic Stadium is indoors. Not sure if that matters to you or not.It would be awesome for the Boston-Hartford game to be played at Foxboro, which is pretty much in between both cities. It'd kind of be like a 'lets-see-who-can-get-more-fans-to-come-out' type of deal.Speaking of that, I'm hoping that one day the Bruins play the Canes at Gillette, with the Canes wearing Whalers throwbacks.In 1984, the roof wasn't install yet on the Olympic Stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerG Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Love these concepts. Great job. North Stars have to be my favorite so far. NHL Uniform Matchup Database --- TylerG's NHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Great series, very creative! Can't wait to see more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin W. Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 E. Somehow the Avalanche having a game, but they have never had a solid rival.They had Detroit. If that wasn't a rivalry then I don't know what is. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (CHL - 2018 Orr Cup Champions) Chicago Rivermen (UBA/WBL - 2014, 2015, 2017 Intercontinental Cup Champions) King's Own Hexham FC (BIP - 2022 Saint's Cup Champions) Portland Explorers (EFL - Elite Bowl XIX Champions) Real San Diego (UPL) Red Bull Seattle (ULL - 2018, 2019, 2020 Gait Cup Champions) Vancouver Huskies (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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