IIHF Redesign - Germany

Germany:

I really like how Germany's current uniforms use their flag as the striping pattern, so I kept that.  I just changed up a few minor things that bugged me.

IIHF Redesign - Finland

Now that the holidays are over I'm continuing my IIHF Redesign.

Finland:

These jerseys are somewhat inspired by their current jerseys.  I changed up the placement of the stripes to something I liked better.

IIHF Redesign - Czech Republic

Czech Republic:

This is inspired by their current uniforms, but I changed it up too look less like a Nike Swift template.  I also made blue more prominent on the red jersey.

IIHF Redesign - Canada

HJC is still down.  Colin posted his HJC post to his blog, like I did yesterday.  If you haven't seen it yet click here.

This is the first post of my IIHF Redesign.  I will be posting the teams alphabetically, starting today with Canada.  Expect new teams every couple of days.

Team Canada:

I used my Team Canada third jersey concept from August as inspiration for this, with the arm-stripes using hidden maple-leafs.  Black is still around, but it isn't used anywhere on the striping.

HJC's Wednesday Post

As I'm sure all of you know, Hockey Jersey Concepts is currently down right know.  Ryan has asked me to post my weekly post on my blog, so here it is.  It will probably be a bit shorter than normal, since I'm trying to get it posted tonight.  Also in SG-94 news, expect to see some IIHF concepts in the next few days, I'm doing a full IIHF redesign for the world juniors.

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Since we can't see the nominees for any votes, there are no voting reminders for me to post.  Also the deadlines will probably have to be extended, I'm not sure.

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Denver Nuggets (by Mike S.)

This concept is inspired by the actual Nuggets alternate uniform.  I do like that fact, but I really think that this whole series is hurt by using nothing but wordmarks.  Hockey jerseys don't normally use wordmarks, so these don't work as hockey concepts in my opinion.  6/10

CSKA Moscow (by Stephen T.)

The striping is really good, and the logo, which seems inspired by this logo, isn't that bad (besides being pixilated).  There are a few execution errors, the shoulder yoke is different on one side of the front of the white jersey.  Also the back of the collar on the white jersey is different than the front.  7/10

Minnesota Wild (by WinnipegJets96)

My only real comment here is that the jerseys are very traditional for a team with such a modern name and logo.  They do look really good, but personally I'd rather see something modern.  7/10

Green Bay Packers (by Brian B.)

The Packers are a team that should use traditional jerseys (they've been around since 1919).  These look actually like what I'd expect a Packers hockey jersey would look like, I have no complaints at all.  8/10

Los Angeles Kings (by WinnipegJets96)

These jerseys look like a mix of the King's 1967-80 uniforms and their 1980-88 uniforms.  I like these much better than the Kings current colourless uniforms (which I don't like very much).  My only suggestions are to only use a single outline on the numbers, and move the logos up a tiny bit.  Other than those minor issues, these a very good.  8/10

Chicago Blackhawks (by Kyle C.)

Even though I would never want the Blackhawks too change their jerseys, I love seeing concepts that do exactly that (when done well, like this concept).  The striping looks great for an original six team, and it appears to be a modern version of the Blackhawks' old barber-pole jersey.  Adding yellow to the striping really makes it "pop".  Also the logo mash-up looks great.  COTW nomination from me!!!  9/10

Santa concept (by Joey A.)

I just had to save this concept for last, I love the Christmas spirit shown here.  The jersey itself looks very good too, I could definitely see a minor league team wearing this.  My only suggestion is to have the rear hem-stripe (white) go all the way down to the hem to better match the front of the jersey.  Take a look at the hem stripes on some of these jerseys if you don't get what I mean.  9/10

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

It's currently snowing at my house for the first time this year.  I thought it was a good time to change the banner at the top of the page to something festive.  I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, or Happy Hanukkah, or whatever else you celebrate.

I don't have any concepts today, but I'm planning on doing some international concepts for the World Juniors.  I also tried to do some concepts for defunct teams, as Adam suggested a few weeks ago, but I really had no good ideas.

Throwing Some Ideas Around

I had a few ideas for concepts floating around in my head, but I didn't know what teams to use them for.  I decided to make them and throw on some NHL and NHLPA logos.  Neither of them turned out exactly as I thought they would, but I'm posting them anyways.

NHLPA Concept:

I had this idea for gradually smaller and smaller stripes.  It's crazy, but maybe it could work for a minor league or beer league team.

NHL Concept:

I also wanted to make a hockey concept with pinstripes.  I still think an NHL team could use pinstripes, so maybe I'll try this again in the future.

Another New Look

As you probably noticed I changed up the look of this blog again. I know I've done it quite often, but I truly believe I won't get tired of this new look for a long time. Here's a rundown of what's new...

Appearance Wise

1. Green is lighter.
2. Shield logo is gone, replaced by my wordmark (I seem to dislike my logos after a while, but my wordmark has been the same for each logo).
3. Black is added as a secondary colour.
4. Light grey is used as the main background.

Feature Wise

1. I've now added a Facebook page.
2. I'm accepting contributor concepts again.
3. I've gotten rid of the blog list on the side of the page. Replacing it with a Links page.
4. I've added a some quick link icons to the side of the page. Including a link to my Twitter page, Facebook page, email address, and some pages on SG-94. Those pages are my NHL Redesign, My Jersey Collection, and my What If series for the Jets and Nordiques (those two posts were the most popular page-view wise on this blog by a wide margin). Just click the icons to go to the link.

So that's what is new. I'll get back to posting concepts soon.