Comments on: The Hockey Wing Speaks, Part II http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/ The Obsessive Study Of Athletics Aesthetics Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:48:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=655 By: Ebay Blog » Blog Archive » Uni Watch » The Hockey Wing Speaks, Part II http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-307220 Ebay Blog » Blog Archive » Uni Watch » The Hockey Wing Speaks, Part II Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:22:37 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-307220 [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onUni Watch » The Hockey Wing Speaks, Part IIHere’s a quick excerpt#7: St. Louis Blues: Teebz really likes these jerseys. They have that same potential that Edmonton’s alternates had from a few years ago. The new logo has that old-time hockey feel, and the incorporation of the St. Louis Arch into the … [...] [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onUni Watch » The Hockey Wing Speaks, Part IIHere’s a quick excerpt#7: St. Louis Blues: Teebz really likes these jerseys. They have that same potential that Edmonton’s alternates had from a few years ago. The new logo has that old-time hockey feel, and the incorporation of the St. Louis Arch into the … [...]

]]> By: Kate http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-307126 Kate Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:35:26 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-307126 I cannot believe anyone would think the oilers current home/away jerseys are among the nice jerseys in the league. They could not be more boring, in design and the drab "copper/navy" colours. The drill bit alternate is boring too. Their move to the blue and orange is awesome, and I hope they go all the way and get rid of the navy. I cannot believe anyone would think the oilers current home/away jerseys are among the nice jerseys in the league. They could not be more boring, in design and the drab “copper/navy” colours. The drill bit alternate is boring too.
Their move to the blue and orange is awesome, and I hope they go all the way and get rid of the navy.

]]> By: Skip L14 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-307111 Skip L14 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:48:57 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-307111 The only thing missing on that BEAUTIFUL Penguins jersey is the scarf that the original Penguin wore around his neck, with the tail blowing in the wind...... The only thing missing on that BEAUTIFUL Penguins jersey is the scarf that the original Penguin wore around his neck, with the tail blowing in the wind……

]]> By: Blake http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-307021 Blake Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:19:43 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-307021 As a habs fans myself it sure feels great to cheer for a team that always look so good on the ice. And I have to say that the 1915-16 throwback they wore the other night was so beautiful that I immediately started shopping for one online and I own a total of zero jerseys. But one thing which no one seems to be mentioning is the pathetic attempt the habs made on their 1970-71 throwback. It is literally the exact same as their present away jersey. The original jersey had laces on the collar and the team couldn't even bring themselves to do that. If they weren't willing to make a genuine effort then they simply should have chosen another set of jerseys to wear as throwbacks. Otherwise, I think they did a bang-up job and I am REALLY looking forward to seeing the BARBER JERSEY from 1912-1913 as well as their first ever jersey from 1910, on the ice. As a habs fans myself it sure feels great to cheer for a team that always look so good on the ice. And I have to say that the 1915-16 throwback they wore the other night was so beautiful that I immediately started shopping for one online and I own a total of zero jerseys. But one thing which no one seems to be mentioning is the pathetic attempt the habs made on their 1970-71 throwback. It is literally the exact same as their present away jersey. The original jersey had laces on the collar and the team couldn’t even bring themselves to do that. If they weren’t willing to make a genuine effort then they simply should have chosen another set of jerseys to wear as throwbacks. Otherwise, I think they did a bang-up job and I am REALLY looking forward to seeing the BARBER JERSEY from 1912-1913 as well as their first ever jersey from 1910, on the ice.

]]> By: Ricko http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306938 Ricko Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:59:16 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306938 [quote comment="306937"]Berrian's purple Nikes from last week vs. Cardinals. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/photos?photoId=2105696&gameId=281214022[/quote] Although the ones yesterday seemed to be fully purple, right up to and including the lace eyelets. [quote comment="306937"]Berrian’s purple Nikes from last week vs. Cardinals.

http://sports.espn.g...

Although the ones yesterday seemed to be fully purple, right up to and including the lace eyelets.

]]> By: Ricko http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306937 Ricko Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:56:16 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306937 Berrian's purple Nikes from last week vs. Cardinals. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/photos?photoId=2105696&gameId=281214022 Berrian’s purple Nikes from last week vs. Cardinals.

http://sports.espn.g...

]]> By: Raoul Duke http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306882 Raoul Duke Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:22:11 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306882 Watching some teams in the retro gear - Edmonton, Philly, etc... actually made the game more pleasurable for me. It makes you realize how drab many of these teams have become. The current 1st Edmonton look is so lame, IMO - crappy, dull colors. It's like these new designs are trying to be 'stylish' with sophisticated color schemes, but are really missing the point. They've gotta ditch that stupid curved hem too, ugh.... Everybody looks like they're wearing a nightshirt. Watching some teams in the retro gear – Edmonton, Philly, etc… actually made the game more pleasurable for me. It makes you realize how drab many of these teams have become. The current 1st Edmonton look is so lame, IMO – crappy, dull colors. It’s like these new designs are trying to be ‘stylish’ with sophisticated color schemes, but are really missing the point.

They’ve gotta ditch that stupid curved hem too, ugh…. Everybody looks like they’re wearing a nightshirt.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306881 Daniel Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:11:51 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306881 @ Teebz, I agree with you about the piping on the Edge jerseys. There's something about it that just doesn't look right. I also don't like the little chest numbers (San Jose, Dallas, Islanders, etc.) because they make the jersey look cluttered. But, at the same time, I appreciate the effort to try new design elements. Over time, the ideas that the fans like will stick around and the ones that aren't popular will go away. I don't know if it's fair to talk about the "Edge template" as though all the new jerseys are the same design. There are some elements that have appeared on several jerseys (the vertical piping, for example), but overall I think you have to admit that the 2008-09 NHL has much more design diversity than, say, the 1990-91 NHL (when every team had a set of horizontal stripes around the sleeve and another set around the bottom of the jersey). And I'm not knocking the early-90s jerseys (most of them looked pretty good). I'm just commenting on the lack of diversity. @ Teebz,

I agree with you about the piping on the Edge jerseys. There’s something about it that just doesn’t look right. I also don’t like the little chest numbers (San Jose, Dallas, Islanders, etc.) because they make the jersey look cluttered.

But, at the same time, I appreciate the effort to try new design elements. Over time, the ideas that the fans like will stick around and the ones that aren’t popular will go away.

I don’t know if it’s fair to talk about the “Edge template” as though all the new jerseys are the same design. There are some elements that have appeared on several jerseys (the vertical piping, for example), but overall I think you have to admit that the 2008-09 NHL has much more design diversity than, say, the 1990-91 NHL (when every team had a set of horizontal stripes around the sleeve and another set around the bottom of the jersey).

And I’m not knocking the early-90s jerseys (most of them looked pretty good). I’m just commenting on the lack of diversity.

]]> By: scott http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306864 scott Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:14:07 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306864 [quote comment="306845"][quote comment="306843"]<a href="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20081222/capt.2d12dad3ec2f4e3ea095d867fda00bd9.panthers_giants_football_eru110.jpg" rel="nofollow">thank you</a> the road to <a href="http://www.tampabaysuperbowl.com/" rel="nofollow">raymond james</a> runs thru the <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/ca/Giants_Stadium_aerial.jpg/800px-" rel="nofollow">meadowlands</a>[/quote] Screw you...[/quote] If last year's any indication, homefield don't mean diddly. [quote comment="306845"][quote comment="306843"]thank you

the road to raymond james runs thru the meadowlands[/quote]

Screw you…[/quote]

If last year’s any indication, homefield don’t mean diddly.

]]> By: Filthy McNasty http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306863 Filthy McNasty Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:30:36 +0000 http://www.uniwatchblog.com/2008/12/21/the-hockey-wing-speaks-part-ii/#comment-306863 I'm no hockey fan, but I've loved the articles and debate on here the last few days, great stuff and what Uni watch is all about. I recently saw the Oklahoma City Blazers of the CHL, and my, they have lovely uniforms. If hockey jerseys weren't so ill fitting I'd have one. [img]http://merch.okcblazers.com/common_files/images/photogallery/regular/OKC-Colorado%2011-23-05-241.jpg[/img] I’m no hockey fan, but I’ve loved the articles and debate on here the last few days, great stuff and what Uni watch is all about.

I recently saw the Oklahoma City Blazers of the CHL, and my, they have lovely uniforms. If hockey jerseys weren’t so ill fitting I’d have one.

[img]http://merch.okcblazers.com/common_files/images/photogallery/regular/OKC-Colorado%2011-23-05-241.jpg[/img]

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