Tournament Introduction
Tuesday · May 8 · 2007 | 9:31 PM PDTWelcome to the NHL Tournament of Logos!
The NHL season is coming to an end and that leaves scores of hockey fans everywhere with a very dull offseason ahead of them. Sure it's summertime and that means vacation and beaches and such. But that doesn't change the fact that there will be no hockey until September.
So to cure our pain, I've come up with a solution. The NHL Tournament of Logos is a fierce battle which pits team logos and nicknames against one another to determine who is the best. It's good, because with the Stanley Cup playoffs ending, we need an outlet for that competitive edge we've all got going.
Whether your team got eliminated too soon or went all the way, this tournament will be worth following. It's a whole new mini-season while we wait for 2007-08. Individual team schedules have been posted so you can follow along with your favorites. Just click on your team's name in the sidebar standings. Also posted are the rules and regulations of the tournament since every competition needs its edicts. And when the Stanley Cup Finals are over, that is when the fun begins. At the moment, Game 7 of the Finals is scheduled for June 11. But anything can happen. The schedule can change and the series may not even go to seven games. Regardless, the tournament will begin on June 12.
Basically, here's the way it works. The tournament will be played in a blog format. Each day, three or four matches will be "posted" here on the blog. A match features two teams in a one-on-one battle. Each team plays every team in its own conference. To find out more about how that works, check out the rules post. For now, just enjoy the rest of the playoffs and come back here when its all over.
Also, keep checking back here for updates as I plan to follow very carefully any logo or uniform related news and forward it on. As you know, next season will feature the introduction of the new Rbk EDGE uniforms and many teams will be redesigning logos and looks as well. And be sure to get in on the action and discuss your feelings by clicking on the comments of any post. We're looking forward to an awesome competition!
Reader Comments (12)
Just a note to tell you why the concept Maple leafs' logo looks familiar... the one inside the circle!
It's just an old Air Canada logo turned blue with the Leafs' wordmark inside!
Jeff - Toronto
Thank you for that! I knew that sucker looked familiar, I just couldn't quite place it. Mystery solved. Much obliged.
I know the Flyers are coming out with a new jersey this year, and rumor has it it will look similar to the Buffalo Sabres jersey "concept". Heres a link with an article about the jersey.
http://onveutlacoupe.blogspot.com/2007/07/new-flyers-jersey-information-leak.html...Now this is all speculation...Just wanted to pass this along...if i see anymore information about any of the new jerseys the teams are getting i will pass it on to you. Im going to do some independent research about the Flyers new jersey, i do know some people who work for the Flyers, so i'll see what they say...By the way im loving the new canucks jersey design by the guy from the Blue and Gold project.
Tom - Philadelphia
Thanks Tom! With the uniform cuts being completely different, I'm not surprised that teams are considering a complete overhaul. I do know that the Flyers have made the jersey http://nhllogos.blogspot.com/2007/07/flyers-rbk-edge-jerseys-up-for-pre.html" REL="nofollow">available for pre-order on their web site despite the fact that no one has seen it yet.
The good news is that I haven't heard anything about the logo or colors changing so any uniform alterations shouldn't be too drastic. Thanks for the comment and the link!
By the way, later on today I have some concept designs to post for the Flyers. I'm pretty sure they're fan-made, but at least it'll give us the chance to see the crest on the new Rbk EDGE unis.
No problem Chris!!!! Yeah, i do know about the preordering of the jersey on their website. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Im actually looking forward to seeing the Panthers new uniforms.
Any word on the Les habitants new uniforms!!!
The Panthers new EDGE uniforms should be cool. I'm hearing they'll be quite different from what they've worn in the past. But of course I don't know anything for sure.
As for the Canadiens, I try to post everything that I know about and unfortunately I haven't heard any news out of Montreal. But keep checking back here because as soon as I learn something, you will too.
Thanks again for the comments, Tom!
Hey Chris!!! I was browsing the web and i came across this bit of information about the Av's new jersey's, well sorta.
http://inthecheapseats.com/archives/category/nhl-jerseys/
No major changes!!!!
Just thought i pass it along!!!
Tom - Philadelphia
Thanks for the info, Tom. I'll post it right now!
Hey Chris its Tom again..heres a link you might want to check out...take it for its worth idk...
http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=403433
Little bit of Pens news!!!
Tom
Check this out..Possible new Flyers jersey!!!
http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=392350&page=13
Tom
Thanks for the links! I'll get those Penguins and Flyers images up today at some point. You guys have been really helpful. I appreciate it!
Hey Chris!! I got some interesting flyers images for you. Personally i dont know what to think about them. Apparently there from NHL 2K8..I saw this on a Flyers message board, and i link off from there..so heres the link for you.
http://www.nhldepot.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=828.
Canucks Jerseys come out tmrw..cant wait!!
Tom