Cam Ward's got a new mask and there are pictures on the Carolina Hurricanes' web site.
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I really like the mask he's been wearing this season, but this isn't bad either. I like the whole Cape Fear theme. And what shooter wouldn't get a little freaked by the creepy eyes staring back at him?
The International Olympic Committee doesn't allow national sports federation logos from team uniforms at the Olympics but now they're getting down to business and enforcing the rule. This means Team Canada won't be able to use this symbol in 2010 in Vancouver.
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If you'd like to read more, TSN.ca has more details.
This has led numerous people to email in suggesting that we hold our own contest here at Icethetics to design a new logo for Team Canada — and by extention, other countries around the world. However, this isn't really a factor for most other countries.
It sounds to me like the IOC is trying to reduce the commercial element from what was originally meant to be an event featuring amateur athletes. Corporate sponsorship is one thing, but branding a national team doesn't really make a whole lot of sense.
Still, I'm up for it. If you guys want to create new logos and uniforms for Team Canada, Team USA, even Team Lithuania, I'll set up a page to display them (I can do that with a web site now, you see).
The Chicago Blackhawks debuted their third jersey tonight as they defeated the Colorado Avalanche.
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Above you can see Martin Havlat, Brian Campbell and Patrick Kane donning their new sweaters.
It's exactly what the leak showed and therefore exactly what we expected. Looks good and I'm glad to see them bring it back. Though maybe they could've done something a little different. Maybe?
What do you guys think? Perfect as is or should they have tried something totally new?
I must've gotten over a dozen emails about this in the last two days so I'm just going to put it here so everybody knows. The following ad has been appearing on NHL web sites, promoting the NHL's online store. Look at it carefully.
That piece of clothing on the right is NOT a Calgary Flames' third jersey. It's not even a jersey. And the Flames won't have a third jersey this season at all. It's merely a hooded sweatshirt with a unique design.
You can purchase it at shop.nhl.com.
Mystery solved.
Tuesday · Nov 4 · 2008 | 3:08 PM PST