Wild Unveiling 3rd in September
Tuesday · Jul 21 · 2009 | 1:19 PM PDTWe've got some exciting third jersey news in this afternoon. I use the term "exciting" loosely, as any news is pretty "exciting" at this point in the summer.
Icethetics reader Josh used that ubiquitous new medium, Twitter, to gather some new information with regard to the Minnesota Wild's new third jersey. He asked Star Tribune beat writer Michael Russo if there was an announcement of some kind in the works.
According to Russo, the unveiling will take place during training camp, which is typically in early to mid-September. (The Wild's preseason schedule kicks off on September 15 in St. Louis.) He says he's seen them and he likes them. I think it's safe to say that bodes well for everyone.
Russo went on to tell Josh that, based on the pictures he's seen, the new sweater will, in fact, be green with a "cursive" script across the front that reads "Minnesota Wild." In other words, NOT what previous "leaks" would have you believe.
Stick with Icethetics for all the newest information as we continue to track third jersey news throughout the summer (and fall if necessary).
Reader Comments (10)
Its about time they got their third jersey back, not sure how i feel about the "cursive"...
I'm assuming the 'cursive' will be like the sylized "Wild" they've always had going on there.
All I can think of is it being a green version of the Minnesota Gophers third from a few years back.
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All he told me was
Russostrib- "Yeah, green...cursive across the front saying Minnesota Wild...I thought it looked sweet, but just saw pics."
Okay, for some reason my post got lost. It was lengthy, so here's my short version:
"Cool."
But seriously, I like this. I hope with all the cursive it doesn't look too busy. In my "lost" post, I was saying how I'd like to see something similar to the Oakland Athletics' green alternate jersey. That's a classic look that looks very modern.
Cursive as in the old Mighty Ducks of Anaheim third jersey, or cursive as in what they have already? (as already stated)
You gotta update third jersey central now! :)
Kuhlie, in my "lost" post, I suggested that it might be something like the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim third jersey, the last to feature cursive font on the front. I was never a fan of that jersey, although every Ducks fan I know was in love with it, and I always see lots of them at Staples Center when the Ducks come to LA.
I think that, if the Ducks fans liked that jersey, then we'll hopefully like what the Wild is planning on coming out with.
Actually, I thought it was kind of gross, to be honest with you...
Well, if they're not going to make any real roster moves at least they can get the "Team of 18,000 Suckers" excited with a new sweater. Last year we got a stupid mascot.