Okay, so I didn’t expect the NHL to come up with an All-Star Game jersey design as cool as the one shown at right, which was used 1950 (here’s a closer look, plus the rear view). I didn’t even expect them to do something as tasteful as the design they used in 2004, which was unexpectedly simple and straightforward.
But I’d kinda hoped for something better than this and this, which began circulating yesterday — especially since this is also supposedly Reebok’s new jersey template that most (or maybe all) NHL teams will be using next season.
Quick initial reactions:
• Those side panels are a disaster, especially since you know there’ll be matching panels on the breezers.
• The horn-shaped stretch panels that taper up toward the collar mean it’s just a matter of time before something like this comes to the NHL.
• There’s plenty of fuel here for conspiracy theorists who are worried about the league switching to tucked-in jerseys: the lack of horizontal hemline striping; the NHL logo’s migration from the rear hemline to the front collar; the front tagging. By coincidence, however, I was interviewing a Reebok executive yesterday afternoon (for a business article about textiles — not uni-related), so I asked him about the new NHL jerseys, and he said he was “fairly certain” there were no plans for the league to move away from the untucked look.
Of course, All-Star Games are often painful to look at anyway (a gallery of past designs, many of them regrettable, is here). The real issue is what the new teamplate will mean if teams are forced to adopt it next season. Over on the Chris Creamer boards yesterday, aspiring designers were busily coming up with their concepts of what the league might look like next season — judge the results for yourself here, here, here, here, here, and — gasp — here.
Meanwhile: Notes from last night’s World Series game:
• Albert Pujols broke out the white cleats (which he had previously worn in the All-Star Game).
• Jim Edmonds began the game wearing Nike-pox undersleeves but then added a windbreaker, as he’d done in Game 2.
• Several players are clearly wearing special 5950 caps with black underbills (including Joel Zumaya, who’s got something written under there; after tweaking the brightness and contrast, it appears to be “BELIEVE”). Jim Leyland’s got one, too. This is apparently a precursor of the black-underbilled cap that will reportedly become the standard next season. But I want to stress that this is not the same black-underbilled cap that Kenny Rogers has been wearing — Rogers wears a BP cap, as you can clearly see from the thicker, puffier brim. He was wearing it again last night, in fact. In case you missed it, he was asked about this at a press conference on Monday and said the wool 5950s always shrink and give him a headache, so he prefers the polyester BP caps.
• Fans of Detroit’s mismatched “D” logos will enjoy the confusion on the MLB.TV post-game set: jersey D on the wall, cap D on the glass on the table.
Uni Watch News Ticker: For serious conspiracy theorists only: Brad Diesburg notes that Kenny Rogers had a smudge on his belt buckle during his ALCS start against Oakland. … There’s a new book devoted to UK soccer uniforms (with thanks to Perry Michael Simon for the tip). … In case you missed it in yesterday’s Comments section: Check out this hilarious photo (spotted by Jeff Hannaford). Notice any conflict between what the players are wearing and the sign on the wall? … Fun note from Brett Baker, who writes: “That article about the Vikes dropping (so to speak) their purple pants reminded me of a similar reaction from my beloved Cornhuskers. Back in 1986, Nebraska and Oklahoma were set to battle it out for the Big 8 title in Lincoln. The players were looking for a little extra motivation, so they elected to wear, for the first time in Husker history, an all-red uniform. The crowd went crazy and it worked for a time, as Nebraska jumped out to an early lead, but eventually Barry Switzer worked his Sooner magic and OU prevailed. The Huskers have not worn that combo since. I’m also including one of the greatest pictures in Husker history, from a game against K-State in 1998. Amazingly, a facemask penalty WAS NOT called.” … “This is wrong on so many levels,” opines Bryan Redemske. The team in question is the Waukegan (Illinois) Bulldogs. … It’s nice that Carlos Delgado won the Roberto Clemente Award yesterday; it’d be even nicer if he could learn something from the hosiery stylings of the trophy. … Japan Series notes from Jeremy Brahm: (1) Masaru Takeda appears to have made an in-game jersey change, because two photos of him from the same game show him with and without patches on his right sleeve, and (2) Michihiro Ogasawara tore an armpit seam. … Brahm also notes that at least two Italian women’s volleyball teams have exposed gaps in their rear jersey designs, and another team has vertical nameplates.
#1 by Robert on 10.25.06 9:12 am |
Dang it, when I saw the photo at the top of the blog, I mistakenly thought that it showed old jersey on which the new NHL All-Star jersey was to be based. Needless to say, I was extremely disappointed to see the real thing.
#2 by Nicholas Maibroda on 10.25.06 9:20 am |
Being from Montreal, I nearly puked when I saw the Habs jersey on the Reebok template. I am losing interest in the NHL with the new rules and if the league forced teams like Montreal, Chicago or Detroit to change a classic look, they have really miss the boat.
#3 by junkland on 10.25.06 9:23 am |
I don’t think that’s a torn armpit seam on Michihiro Ogasawara. A lot of Japanese uniforms have an open slit in the armpit for ventilation purposes.
#4 by Talon Lardner on 10.25.06 9:26 am |
Hockey is one of those sports where, for some reason, a flashy jersey can look just as good as a plain “Numbers, emblem, and name only” jersey. And yet, I do not like the thought of the league having templates at all.. I LOVE how each team’s jersey has its own design, and when teams are forced to fit to a certain template, they seem to loose the sence of uniqueness, and become just another team barely different than another, sort of like how the NBA has become…
#5 by dennis on 10.25.06 9:28 am |
This NHL thing is pretty hard on me…I really REALLY want an Evgeni Malkin jersey but theres no chance in hell I’m spending $200 on someting thats only used for 1 more year. But I dont think I want to be caught dead wearing one of these new jerseys with weird sleeve patterns…so maybe I should stay retro.
Hmmm…
#6 by Robert on 10.25.06 9:30 am |
I was present at the 1986 NU/OU game at which the red-over-red Nebraska uniforms made their lone appearance. At first, the fans thought that it looked really cool, with the bright red uniforms being worn on a bright fall day.
By the end of the game, which was lost of course, the mood had changed considerably. “Who made the decision to wear that stupid jinx uniform?” “Did the players have some input? Don’t let those idiots make these important decisions!” Looking back, it was quite comical, but our panties were really in a wad at the time.
#7 by Paul Lukas on 10.25.06 9:34 am |
That’s right — I’ve even written about that myself! My bad for not realizing what I was looking at.
#8 by steve on 10.25.06 9:42 am |
Any excuse for more volleyball photos is good
#9 by Kenny on 10.25.06 9:43 am |
I also noticed the MLB logo on the back of the hat was raised more that normal..can’t find any pictures though
Zumaya underbill writing
#10 by Robert on 10.25.06 9:49 am |
No kidding. I was hoping for a bit more revealing “exposed gaps” though.
Hey Paul, how about a weeklong uni-focus on beach volleyball uniforms? That is a subject that screams for our attention.
#11 by TX Ken on 10.25.06 9:49 am |
It appears that Zumaya has “BELIEVE” under the bill.
#12 by Mark in Shiga on 10.25.06 9:50 am |
I have a Kintetsu Buffaloes jersey like this. You have to be careful who you wear them around; a certain significant other likes to call the slits “tickle holes” and bring agony to the wearers of said jerseys.
#13 by Matt G on 10.25.06 9:50 am |
It looks like it says “Believe”
I might be wrong but that is the best that I can make out.
All so this years All Star game jersey’s are much better then that of 1994 fame.
#14 by Matt G on 10.25.06 9:51 am |
TX Ken it looks like you beat me to it…
#15 by todd krevanchi (krvanch) on 10.25.06 10:01 am |
those volleyball jerseys immediately reminded me of the shirt lotto made dominik hrbaty for the 2005 us tennis open…
http://newsimg.bbc.c...
#16 by Paul Lukas on 10.25.06 10:13 am |
Indeed — I just tweaked the brightness and contrast, like so.
#17 by toby on 10.25.06 10:13 am |
I have been a fan of hockey in general especially the Washington capitlas for a long time, but I just cannot imagine seeing any of thoose teams wearing thoose jerseys. They look more like football jerseys to me. I have to say that if these really are the jerseys next year i will not buy one. hockey is they one sport where simple things look better and each team has their identity as part of their jersey,
#18 by Brian on 10.25.06 10:18 am |
Those Waukegan (Illinois) Bulldogs uniforms are the uni-interpretation of Mardi Gras.
#19 by whiteshark17 on 10.25.06 10:18 am |
Although I don’t see the smudge on the belt buckle, look at Kenny’s hand! The blotch is there! How suspicious.
#20 by Fleishman on 10.25.06 10:26 am |
There were vertical nameplates in that volleyball picture? Sorry, my eyes never made it that high. Keep up the good work, Paul!
#21 by Paul P on 10.25.06 10:27 am |
I agree with whiteshark, the smudge on his hand is definitely there!
#22 by matt in the nati on 10.25.06 10:29 am |
there are few basic truths in this world… the hottness of exposed shoulder blades is certainly one of them
#23 by Kenny on 10.25.06 10:30 am |
wow maybe I should read the article first
#24 by Kevin on 10.25.06 10:31 am |
I’m not an NHL fan but I don’t think that those new NHL sweaters are that bad. The reason I’m not a hockey fan is because being from outside of Chicago very few Blackhawks games are on TV because the owner of the team is an idiot. Which leads to my comment on the Waukegan High School uniforms. Those uniforms are a product of two high schools combining into one. The took parts of the two high schools and made it one. One schools colors were purple and yellow and the other was green and something. The two schools were named the bulldogs and I believe pirates. So now the schools mascot is a bulldog with an eyepatch. I think I have this pretty much right as this happened after I graduated from high school west of Waukegan
#25 by Chris on 10.25.06 10:34 am |
Reebok has screwed up the uniforms in the NBA, NFL, and now it looks like the NHL, I wonder what sport is next?
#26 by Footix on 10.25.06 10:49 am |
There is NO way the NHL would ever let Reebok (sorry, Rbk) dictate ugly monstrosities like that throughout the entire league. At least I sure hope not.
#27 by todd krevanchi (krvanch) on 10.25.06 10:54 am |
about the Waukegan (Illinois) Bulldogs…
their odd combination of color reminded me of the odd combinations that FAMU has put together over the years… if i’m not mistaken, they were one of the first, if not the first, to take athletic tape and wrap it around their facemasks creating a candy cane effect, no?
#28 by Matt on 10.25.06 10:57 am |
The new generation New Era 5950 with the world series patch is available in stores around Detroit. The hat similar to the old 5950 but with a few noticable differences. The underbill is black. The sweatband has also switched from white to black. The rear MLB logo is also clearly more raised than the previous logo. The biggest difference is that the hat is now made of polyester instead of wool. Maybe this would solve Kenny Rogers shrinkage issue.
#29 by Kevin on 10.25.06 11:05 am |
I have to admit I like the location of the logo creep on those volleyball unis.
#30 by Buckeye Mike on 10.25.06 11:10 am |
Kevin, you got me. I was gettting ready to say the same thing. thats logo creep and i must say i noticed it. it is smart though everyone of us will see that and wonder what Big Mat is.
#31 by scott on 10.25.06 11:13 am |
can we start a campagin similar to the ditch the black one that worked so well for the new NHL uniforms?
#32 by Boris Shubinsky on 10.25.06 11:14 am |
I’m ready to get a serious egging for this but…..I kinda like the Flyers template.
#33 by El Boydelz on 10.25.06 11:14 am |
Those NHL jerseys are a disgrace. Here’s hoping the original 6 have the onions to tell Reebok where to stick that horrible template. The Habs one is enough to make me get off hockey for good.
#34 by matt in the nati on 10.25.06 11:21 am |
i agree… the orange lends itself nicely to that shapping
#35 by a arauz on 10.25.06 11:24 am |
Gonna leave a pair of comments on those Italian volleyball picts– ’cause I can’t resist (and my wife/boss doesn’t read this blog). :)
1. theres’ got to be a better place that on a player’s bottom to place an ad that reads ‘BIGMAT’.
2. that third pic, the #7: that’s way they call an Onion, so SWEEEEET it make you CRY. What a great ummmm caboose. Thanks for that, Paul!
#36 by Kim on 10.25.06 11:25 am |
The whole hockey template thing stinks. They all look like the practice jerseys. Lame.
#37 by SaveFarris on 10.25.06 11:26 am |
Looks like NHL stole a leftover Pro Bowl template.
#38 by Eric on 10.25.06 11:26 am |
Worried about seeing something Broncos-esque? It’s already here:
http://d.yimg.com/us...
#39 by a arauz on 10.25.06 11:28 am |
Oh man, I remember that! I was there for that session.. Too funny. I remember thinking that this shirt would have been better served on Anna K.
#40 by Kenny on 10.25.06 11:32 am |
I know where you were going with that but here you go if you can interpret it
#41 by matt in the nati on 10.25.06 11:40 am |
from that i could gather from my 4 years of a C average in high school freench looks like a euro marriage of home depot and ikea… although ikea is already euro in orgin…
#42 by a arauz on 10.25.06 11:40 am |
So, it’s a French/Italian/Spanish Home Depot type store for Home Construction. That kinda deflates my balloon. (no pun intended)
#43 by Ron on 10.25.06 11:43 am |
I agree wholeheartedly with Kevin.
#44 by Kenny on 10.25.06 11:49 am |
Well, here’s something to inflate your balloon
#45 by BtotheE on 10.25.06 11:53 am |
Enough about the voolyball players, lets talk about facemasks and helmets. Will Big Ben change it up because of the hit he took, he thought about it before. Any word on a Terry Glenn pic with the sticker on his helmet from MNF?
#46 by BtotheE on 10.25.06 11:55 am |
I do love the vollyball pics, it was meant to come off as funny, my fault if it didn’t, its my first post, still learning.
#47 by Dan Brown on 10.25.06 11:56 am |
A back page article in The Tennessean newspaper today has an article on the Predators trying out the new Reebok jerseys. The photo just shows players wearing plain jerseys - no design or logo, except on the collar - but still interesting.
http://cmsimg.tennes...
#48 by Kerry on 10.25.06 11:56 am |
Looking at THIS and growing up outside of New Orleans….I have to think that such a color scheme would have been inspired by THIS.
#49 by Kenny on 10.25.06 12:04 pm |
No, it was funny…perfect logo creep
I hope he does otherwise he’ll prolly get another one
#50 by Keith on 10.25.06 12:04 pm |
Will you people relax? Those NHL templates are just some guys noodling around with a paint program and posting them to some random message board. Do you honestly believe Montreal would allow such blasphemy for real?
#51 by Richard on 10.25.06 12:10 pm |
just remember, people, that the images you saw, other than the All-Star Game jerseys, are all just photoshop creations. There have been no official unveilings of the jerseys, so all of you who love or hate the photos, realize that these are just someone’s interpretation of the All-Star template for each team. You don’t have to worry so much if you hate what some 12 year old came up with for your team’s jersey. Chances are, they’re not the ones at Reebok and at your team’s HQ making the final decision.
#52 by Richard on 10.25.06 12:11 pm |
thanks, Keith - guess the whole “work” thing made my post come in a little late
#53 by matt in the nati on 10.25.06 12:14 pm |
judging by that pic at least we know the shape os the jersey are not that bad…
#54 by Pedro on 10.25.06 12:14 pm |
I was in the pool…
#55 by Andy on 10.25.06 12:18 pm |
All this talk of NHL jerseys is funny.
I didn’t know the NHL was still around. Aren’t the players still locked out?
Also, is Uni Watch based in the US or Canada?
#56 by todder85 on 10.25.06 12:22 pm |
at least the sweaters (and yes, they are sweaters. the name jersey i feel is too nike/rbk-ish) are untecked. i cannot think of any other way to wear a hockey jersey. i hated canada’s nike jerseys in the olympics and these new rbk ones (not eh fantasy ones, but the all star ones and those preds practice) are looking to be just as bad!
ill stick to my 1992 Wendel Clark sweater over any of those anytime.
#57 by Luke on 10.25.06 12:25 pm |
Easy now…but I do agree to an extent. It is amazing how hockey-centric it gets in this comments section sometimes. It’s a nice change of pace occasionally, but sometimes, uh, not so much…
#58 by a arauz on 10.25.06 12:25 pm |
Kenny Kenny Kenny Kenny…..
I disapprove of such posts–I mean, what would paul say ?
#59 by Luke on 10.25.06 12:26 pm |
I meant to quote Andy in #55 but I’m retarded, so…
#60 by a arauz on 10.25.06 12:27 pm |
Those don’t look so horrible, especially the one on the far left. they seem ok if wore over the shells.
#61 by Rene on 10.25.06 12:27 pm |
anybody notice FOX is also having a problem picking out a detroit “D”. they have the new school one on their hitters’ graphics ( avg. hr. rbi) but the old school one on the pitchers’ graphics!!
#62 by PBJ on 10.25.06 12:33 pm |
Will someone get those predators jerseys that fit right?
#63 by Matt E. on 10.25.06 12:36 pm |
The only sweater design from Creamer’s site that really works is the Blue Jackets one, especially with the logo used. Other than that, Rbk is ruinng some of the greatest uniforms in the world of sports.
#64 by Matt E. on 10.25.06 12:37 pm |
also, just notied that the Nike counter is gone from the top of the site. Was there a formal complaint by the Evil Empire of uniforms?
#65 by Paul Lukas on 10.25.06 12:40 pm |
Here’s the full article — recommended reading.
#66 by Paul Lukas on 10.25.06 12:42 pm |
No. We took it down because (a) we had made our point, and (b) their number of visits had slowed to a crawl (which made us suspect that they’d switched to a different server, but whatever).
#67 by AJ on 10.25.06 12:52 pm |
Eastbay is selling the World Series Champion locker room hats and t-shirts already - but with a twist - a ? in place of the team’s logo/name…weird! There are a few more (here and here) that actually have the team’s logos and names - but they are made for both the Tigers and Cardinals.
#68 by Tom on 10.25.06 1:01 pm |
The slim fit hockey jersey idea makes me think of this:
Lacrosse Spandex
The League eventually (thankfully) switched to shorts
#69 by PBJ on 10.25.06 1:07 pm |
On a slighly over looked note with the new NHL uniforms, how about those socks? Do we really need to see the contours of shin pads? Leave the socks as is, and the jerseys too!
Also, with form fitting socks how long till we see the silloute of a swoosh or the rbk logo popping through!
#70 by Eric K on 10.25.06 1:08 pm |
I noticed yesterday that not only had Albert Pujols gone to the white spikes, he also stopped tucking his pants into his shoes.
#71 by Josh on 10.25.06 1:22 pm |
Looks like Cardinals pitchers were wearing the Cool Base jerseys last night…in 40 degree weather.
Chris Carpenter
Braden Looper
#72 by Micah on 10.25.06 1:25 pm |
That NBA pic is funny; although Reebok and adidas did merge together, so it, in a weird way, makes sense. I find it funny though that all the jerseys and shorts are adidas, while the majority of the players have Nike shoes on.
On another note, DO NOT change the classic Blackhawk look with those horrible new RBK jerseys!!
#73 by matt in the nati on 10.25.06 1:25 pm |
why would they even put world series patches on cool base jersey’s… the only expliantion here is delibrate superstition
#74 by Jeff Wilcox on 10.25.06 1:30 pm |
After seeing that photo of the Predators, I don’t mind that new jersey. It’s slightly more form fitting, but it’s still untucked and still a hockey sweater. Big deal.
#75 by matt in the nati on 10.25.06 1:33 pm |
i agree… infact i think they bring a bit of an old school look to the table…
#76 by Leroy on 10.25.06 1:41 pm |
Mike and the Mad Dog got a mention of Paul’s column and discussed Kenny Roger’s black underbrim just now
#77 by Kenny on 10.25.06 1:45 pm |
Oh come on at least admit you enjoyed it
#78 by John Ekdahl on 10.25.06 1:45 pm |
Stay tuned. There may be more.
#79 by Kramer on 10.25.06 1:46 pm |
cold pizza talked about the buckner picture with the cubs glove and showed the pic soomed in on his glove, but gave no credit to paul that i heard
#80 by matt in the nati on 10.25.06 1:47 pm |
“form fitting” hockey of the past
here
here
and here
#81 by Joe W. on 10.25.06 1:54 pm |
Is no one else miffed about the wool/ polyester switch? I mean I was a really cool nod to the old days of Flannel… I guess I will just have to get all my hats from Cooperstown Ballcap Company now.
#82 by Jeff on 10.25.06 2:00 pm |
never seen ads on pads before!
Finnish leaguer and Bruins top goalie prospect Tuuka Rask
http://www.jatkoaika...
#83 by matt in the nati on 10.25.06 2:03 pm |
dear lord keep that on the other side of the pond…
#84 by Leroy on 10.25.06 2:08 pm |
not sure how cooperstown ballcap company stays in business, totally unlicensed on their major league replicas.
#85 by Vern on 10.25.06 2:16 pm |
good lord…I’ve been a lacrosse fan for years and never realized that spandex was once worn on the field. No wonder the MILL crumbled.
But then again, in a sport where floral and plaid are acceptable and even applauded, I suppose I can understand.
#86 by Jeff Wilcox on 10.25.06 2:26 pm |
Absolutely. NHL’ers didn’t always wear moo-moo sized jerseys. And for everyone freaking out about the grade school photoshops of their favorite teams jerseys, I’m sure that teams aren’t going to forgo their traditional designs just because of some new seaming patterns. It’s not like it’s the Nike Bib design.
#87 by Blaine on 10.25.06 2:27 pm |
I know it’s not a single “D” like the others, but the Tigers’ away jerseys sport an even more different look–which makes me wonder what DETROIT would look like all spelled out in the Old English font. Here’s a good shot of Curtis Granderson’s from last night on the ESPN homepage.
#88 by Blaine on 10.25.06 2:28 pm |
Damn.
#89 by Jeremy Brahm on 10.25.06 2:31 pm |
Ogasawara did not have tickle holes, that was a rip.
Teammate from today’s Japan series.
http://www.sponichi....
#90 by Joe on 10.25.06 2:32 pm |
#91 by Jonathon on 10.25.06 3:03 pm |
Note to Sports Illustrated:
That isn’t Antawn Jamison - it’s Brenda Haywood.
Yeah, I left off the “n.”
http://sportsillustr...
#92 by Jonathon on 10.25.06 3:05 pm |
it’s like a shirt a stripper would wear, but he’s got in on backwards
#93 by Timmy D on 10.25.06 3:09 pm |
Definately not pulling the “they all look alike” card here, but jamison and haywood look a lot alike.
Haywood
Jamison
Also, there is no way in hell the hawks will tinker with the classic, just as the habs and wings wont.
#94 by Jeremy Brahm on 10.25.06 3:11 pm |
Maybe Ogasawara wears one on his right side, but not the left from this photo.
Look at the left sleeve, no hole.
Fighters pitchers have them though in this picture.
He may not have worn it earlier in the season.
Or even here,
#95 by a arauz on 10.25.06 3:11 pm |
well….. NO. I hate the Cowboys! :)
#96 by a arauz on 10.25.06 3:12 pm |
Wot? Couldn’t find any pictures of Big Dit Clapper? Old Time Hockey!
#97 by Minna H on 10.25.06 3:14 pm |
This is uncalled for if you are implying that women are weak or lesser or whatever. Also, it has nothing to do with unis.
As for the vollyball unis, I have a serious question. When did they switch to butt-huggers? I remember watching the Olympics ages ago when they wore normal shorts. When did that change? I don’t need to know why as it’s obvious—and don’t bother to say it’s performance-related because then men would do the same, but I would like to know when.
I don’t think the sleek hockey jerseys look so bad in and of themselves, but I am wary of what the designed ones will look like.
#98 by Jeremy Brahm on 10.25.06 3:16 pm |
Ogasawara may not have worn it earlier in the year.
http://photos.nikkan...
Pitchers have the hole.
http://photos.nikkan...
Maybe it is the players choice.
There are not many photos of Ogasawara on the right side.
He doesn’t have it on the left though.
http://photos.nikkan...
#99 by Kevin on 10.25.06 3:21 pm |
I actually don’t mind the NHL template itself. Yeah, some of those team designs are garish, but like others said, they aren’t the final product. Also there are some pretty bad sweaters out there already.
#100 by Kevin on 10.25.06 3:24 pm |
If you don’t like the NHL, don’t read the blog about it. You don’t see me coming in when there is an NBA blog and bashing basketball even though I hate it with a passion. I ignore it that day and move on with my life. I don’t understand the fascination with hating hockey.
#101 by Jonathon on 10.25.06 3:34 pm |
Why doesn’t Marc-Andre Fleury’s goalie pads match his uniform? The pads are yellow, the jersey has gold. Clearly two different colors.
http://www.pittsburg...
#102 by Kenny on 10.25.06 3:35 pm |
well alright then…I hate him…oops I mean The Cheater
#103 by Sam on 10.25.06 3:36 pm |
Going back to Waukegan their helmets look a lot like Wisconsin’s. Im surprised they are not being sued or being made to chage them.
#104 by Kramer on 10.25.06 3:43 pm |
wisconsin probably feels bad for them
#105 by Kerry on 10.25.06 3:56 pm |
That Wisconsin crap is such a JOKE!!! Their reasoning on suing the high school was that consumers could be confused!!!! GIVE ME A BREAK!!! Who in the world is driving to a HIGH SCHOOL stadium and then sitting in the stands thinking…..wow, we’re actually playing the University of Wisconsin….I wonder why their helmets are blue this year?!
J-O-K-E!
#106 by Kerry on 10.25.06 4:00 pm |
Let’s see….the NHL has 30 teams….6 of which are from Canada….which means 80% of the league’s members are in the US. So I’m not sure I understand the question here?!?!
#107 by jesse on 10.25.06 4:09 pm |
We were actually down this road a few days ago. I believe the answer to the question is he wore the yellow pads with either a minor or junior league team and prefered them to the ones the Pens gave him. Somebody found a picture.
We were unable to agree whether he was wearing two distinct colors (yellow and gold) or if he was wearing two different seperate shades of gold. I agree with you, the pads look yellow to me.
#108 by Liam on 10.25.06 4:18 pm |
Manchester United’s Tomasz Kuszczak has become the latest player to have his name mis-spelled on his jersey, with Glazier’s millions giving him the name Zuszczak instead
#109 by Brandon on 10.25.06 4:32 pm |
The pads do match the zamboni tho, and as was recently mentioned yellow messes with shooters. And as a player it doesnt make you shoot at them but you do notice vibrant colors.