hockey week Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 After seeing how great the Winter Classic was at Michigan Stadium, and how much I want the Columbus Blue Jackets to have the chances they need to gain traction and survive as a franchise, I came up with this.The NHL needs to get involved in the Toledo War, the war between the state of Ohio and the Michigan territory over the port of Toledo that led to the tremendous rivalry that those two states share today (Ohio got Toledo, Michigan got the Upper Peninsula), and the way to capitalize on the Michigan-Ohio hatred is to have the Detroit Red Wings play against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Ohio StadiumThe logo is a horseshoe, for Ohio Stadium, which is horseshoe-shaped and often referred to as "the horseshoe". The interior of it is the open portico to enter the stadium, and the buckeye is off to the side. I'm terrible at original logos, so I kinda threw that together. The rest is why I made it.Detroit was a no-brainer, a vintage-white version of their old white uniforms made so much sense. I added a simple patch for the people of Michigan to bring into Ohio.The Blue Jackets was a little tougherColumbus was a little tougher. I had a blue and red version of their third jersey with just the cannon, and that looks great, but it didn't look like enough for a Winter Classic. I wanted something vintage where I could have the Ohio state outline for the numbers, just like the Barons used, and to make it look very vintage Civil War kind of stuff. I'm definitely open to suggestions on it though.C&C?UPDATE:This is the jersey I rejected because it isn't all that different from their current alternates. However, with the response that it got, I'll promote it. The one major change is the update to the hat logo, replacing the star, which I think the team needs to move away from, with the state outline of Ohio. Not only does it look more Civil War-era, but it does more to appeal to the entire state of Ohio, a pride segment that they have yet to exploit.It doesn't hurt that the red stripes with the silver are Ohio State-like, too. I'll respect any opinion that you can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panthers_2012 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 This is really good! Unfortunately, the NHL won't use that logo, but that would be the perfect logo for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FALCON6 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 This would be a great idea. The unifoms look classic and powerful. Try something other than stripes on the blue jackets and the nhl will knock on your door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMoon Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 If Columbus were to get a Classic game and go retro they would only have one choice. The good ole CBJ Jerseys.I do like that concept. Jackets need a new look that doesn't remind everyone of the first decade disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyolaProp1 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I love the Columbus jersey. I always thought the cannon was a great logo, and it actually has something to do with the Civil War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 There are some execution errors here (loose pixels, etc.), but your idea is awesome! I would buy one of those Columbus sweaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiller99 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Use the union cap logo, add a yoke, and you're golden.IMO looks to much like the Maple Leafs jersey from this year. That's what- She Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey week Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 Many of you seem to have issues with the Columbus jersey. This was the one I rejected. Would this be better? I'll respect any opinion that you can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiller99 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 MUCH better, that could be the next Jackets jersey! That's what- She Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCRGraphix Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Wow. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayne Amaze Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 This is amazing. What an incredible Winter Classic this would be. This NEEDS to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey week Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Alright, with that response, here's an update:I updated the hat logo, replacing the star, which I think the team needs to move away from, with the state of Ohio. I think it looks more period, and the team needs to do more to connect with their whole state, which is a pride thing waiting to happen, and what simpler, more subtle way could you do it? I'll respect any opinion that you can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey week Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 No responses? I'll respect any opinion that you can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiller99 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Pretty much done by my standards. That's what- She Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattD1972 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Nice Work. The Jackets jersey is very good, but it looks a little Ranger-y to me.It still works. Better View Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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