CoteauRinkRat Posted December 28, 2006 Posted December 28, 2006 The NHL will be unveiling the steamlined jerseys at their All-Star game. I'm not a fan of them at all. Quote
Goon Posted December 28, 2006 Posted December 28, 2006 This is happening in college basketball with all the nike teams too. Everyone is going to the same jersey template. The NHL is going to be switching from their classic look to something similar to this template. They are all changing their jerseys to the same look...soon everybody will be a part of team nike. It makes me sick. One of the things I love about hockey is the uniforms. They are so much different than anything else. The sweater is classic, Could you imagine the Detroit Red Wings in anything other than what they wear now? Or the Montreal Canadiens? And as far as being form fitting and aerodynamic? Please. Doesn't it look great to see the jersey of The Oshie or Toews flapping in the wind as they speed down the ice? I think UND could use a new jersey, maybe bring in some more green and a horizontal stripe on the bottom, but these jerseys are terrible. Maybe the jersey and socks wick away sweat and water better, but where does that water go? Down into the skates maybe? I really hope the hockey world doesn't fall for this 'Technologically Advanced' mumbo-jumbo. Stick with the classic sweater look. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Actually I was hoping Adidas would get into the mix since its my favorite company, the only team that I know of in the WCHA is the Badgers that are Adidas. Quote
Goon Posted December 28, 2006 Posted December 28, 2006 Amen Are they scoring goals or are they skating by getting mauled, hooked and held? Then the Stream lined Jerseys might be better. Quote
luapsided Posted December 28, 2006 Posted December 28, 2006 I'd buy it. Sounds like its a one time deal though. Yet I agree that green would stick out much more! Quote
fightonsioux Posted December 28, 2006 Posted December 28, 2006 So..Nike is OK with our nickname, but the Gophers are too good for us. HMMMM Quote
Sioux_Yeah_Yeah Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 I don't really care what our jerseys look like, as long as they have the name and logo on them Can we please start winning some games boys??? Quote
siouxrunner Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 Are they scoring goals or are they skating by getting mauled, hooked and held? Then the Stream lined Jerseys might be better. Don't you think the form-fitting streamlined jerseys will allow opponents to see exactly where the padding ends? I think the streamlined jerseys might be worse for the players as far as getting hooked, slashed, etc. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 Don't you think the form-fitting streamlined jerseys will allow opponents to see exactly where the padding ends? I think the streamlined jerseys might be worse for the players as far as getting hooked, slashed, etc. i think that is just looking way to deep into a situation......... Quote
Chuck Schwartz Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 For all those people who bash these jersey's...have you ever even tried one on? Trust me...there is a HUUUUGE difference. They are absolutely fantastic. The weight difference is incredible. And when they say form fitting, it's not like they are that tight like you are describing...you can't see pads or whatever you're talking about. Go to the local store...find one...you will be surprised. Teams would be idiotic to not switch to this material. Quote
AZSIOUX Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 For all those people who bash these jersey's...have you ever even tried one on? Trust me...there is a HUUUUGE difference. They are absolutely fantastic. The weight difference is incredible. And when they say form fitting, it's not like they are that tight like you are describing...you can't see pads or whatever you're talking about. Go to the local store...find one...you will be surprised. Teams would be idiotic to not switch to this material. i dont mind them at all. i called the ralph and they had no idea what i was talking about when i asked them if they will have them for sale soon. Quote
miles1416 Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 Don't you think the form-fitting streamlined jerseys will allow opponents to see exactly where the padding ends? I think the streamlined jerseys might be worse for the players as far as getting hooked, slashed, etc. That's what the NHL players are thinking of the new RBK jerseys they will be wearing next year..the new cut will be unveiled at the allstar game..New Sweaters RBK claims they won't be as tight as the Nike Swift jerseys but I'm still worried they'll look goofy. San Jose Sharks' test Quote
siouxrunner Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 For all those people who bash these jersey's...have you ever even tried one on? Trust me...there is a HUUUUGE difference. They are absolutely fantastic. The weight difference is incredible. And when they say form fitting, it's not like they are that tight like you are describing...you can't see pads or whatever you're talking about. Go to the local store...find one...you will be surprised. Teams would be idiotic to not switch to this material. I've never worn one, but I still think it would be a big mistake to move toward this style of jersey. The hockey sweater is an iconic part of the sport. The powers that be want to change one of the most recognizable parts of the game...why? To save a few ounces? To sell a few more jerseys? I don't buy it. Give me the classic free-flowing sweater over a 'technologically superior' uniform any day. Quote
Goon Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 i think that is just looking way to deep into a situation......... Hey what else is there to do? Hockey void. Quote
dagies Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 For all those people who bash these jersey's...have you ever even tried one on? Trust me...there is a HUUUUGE difference. They are absolutely fantastic. The weight difference is incredible. And when they say form fitting, it's not like they are that tight like you are describing...you can't see pads or whatever you're talking about. Go to the local store...find one...you will be surprised. Teams would be idiotic to not switch to this material. I think the biggest complaint is the cookie cutter aesthetic design, not the material. Quote
CoteauRinkRat Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 This from Schlossman's blog: http://www.areavoices.com/undhockey/ Here is what I was told by Nike: "Currently they are not for sale - they were developed exclusively to provide a proven performance benefit to our key partner teams." Quote
mygarske Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 I agree with the "traditionalists", the hockey sweater is not meant to be messed with like some goofy basketball tanktop. There is one aspect to sports that keeps all of us coming back time and again - nostalgia. Look around competitive sports, any level, any sport. Which are the teams with the most loyal fan bases Quote
HockeyMom Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 If everyone wears the new tighter, streamlined jerseys, everyone will have the same advantage. So let's stay with the jerseys that wave in the wind. Quote
Phats Posted December 29, 2006 Posted December 29, 2006 If everyone wears the new tighter, streamlined jerseys, everyone will have the same advantage. So let's stay with the jerseys that wave in the wind. You know...........you actually have a point there, Same thing happened with the One-pieces......... but save for some hardcore old school guys, noboedy would be caught with anything less than a composite shaft now. So if this is the future, and they think they can skate faster with the new tchnology, then go with it. Quote
Brasco Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 If we play tight defense like this, kill penalties, and score short handed then we should wear these jerseys the rest of the year! Quote
SiouxperDave Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 I love the new jersey. Now if they'd get the old Blackhawk logo back we'd be in business!!! Quote
siouxrunner Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 Question for those that watched the game tonight...did we have vertical or horizontal stripes on the socks? Oh, and anybody have pictures? Quote
Diggler Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 They wore their regular socks I'm pretty sure. Only the jersey was different. Quote
andtheHomeoftheSIOUX!! Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 Question for those that watched the game tonight...did we have vertical or horizontal stripes on the socks? Oh, and anybody have pictures? Hear are some pictures. INCH Quote
Sioux87 Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 Hear are some pictures. INCH Is this link bad for everyone? Or just me! Quote
SiouxperFan Posted December 30, 2006 Posted December 30, 2006 Is this link bad for everyone? Or just me! insidecollegehockey.com Quote
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