We’re down to the final two teams in the last (meaningful) NHL match-up until October (not counting the World Cup of Hockey). How’d it go in the Conference Finals? 1-for-2. That brings this year’s total to 8-for-14 (after going 3-for-8 in the first round and 4-for-4 in the second round). We’re guaranteed an over .500 finish. Yay […]
With the third annual Stadium Series officially starting their 2016 on February 21, when the Minnesota Wild take on the Chicago Blackhawks at TCF Bank Stadium, it’s high time we do what we love to do here at Hockey By Design: count things down. With four new additions to 2014–15 library of 9 jerseys, where do the Wild, ‘Hawks, […]
Ed. Note: Because we’re doing the best and worst logo in All-Star Game history, the Top 5 is temporarily a Top 4, and styled slightly different accordingly.) The NHL All-Star weekend is approaching, an annual event with a long history of questionable design choices. We have seen some nicer sweaters throughout the years too (although this year, not so much), but the […]
With 30 teams in the NHL, each with at least two goaltenders on their roster and some wearing multiple masks in one season, the league has seen thousands upon thousands of masks throughout its long history. Ok, so goalies didn’t actually wear masks until the late 50’s when Jacques Plante became the first NHL netminder to wear […]
With just about a month to go until opening night and some big moves in free agency this offseason, the internet has been abuzz about the freshly painted buckets lined up for the 2014-2015 season. Whether because a goaltender has moved to a new team or just wanted a fresh look for the new season, […]
First of all, I apologize for the gap between this post and the last one. But I hope that, like Heinz ketchup, the anticipation is worth it. The Original Six. The holy grouping of hockey. After the Brooklyn Americans folded in 1942, there would be only the same 6 teams in the entire NHL for the […]
As a special post to commemorate the best hockey game, aesthetically speaking, during the regular season, regardless of whose playing, here’s a post counting down the best Winter Classic jerseys. As Jan 2012 marks the 5th anniversary of the Classic, here they are, from #10 to #1. 10. 2012 Philadelphia Flyers I commented on these […]
Yesterday, both the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers unveiled the jerseys they’ll be wearing on January 2, 2012 for the annual Winter Classic. First my two cents on the Winter Classic itself: LOVE. IT. Outdoor hockey? What’s not to love? That is all. It’s awesome from a design standpoint too, as every year, both teams participating come […]
