Comments on: The Texas Stars are coming to Austin http://www.stalelife.com/blog/2008/11/the-texas-stars-are-coming-to-austin/ Big hits from the cool kids. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:28:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joe Doyle http://www.stalelife.com/blog/2008/11/the-texas-stars-are-coming-to-austin/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Joe Doyle Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:08:19 +0000 http://www.stalelife.com/blog/?p=234#comment-177 The Birmington Whalers is a great example of using the original team name with a mod to that classic logo. I love that (as long as it's not too close to confuse). The Bulldogs and Rivermen are pretty cool, too. The Birmington Whalers is a great example of using the original team name with a mod to that classic logo. I love that (as long as it’s not too close to confuse).

The Bulldogs and Rivermen are pretty cool, too.

]]> By: Connor http://www.stalelife.com/blog/2008/11/the-texas-stars-are-coming-to-austin/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Connor Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:14:37 +0000 http://www.stalelife.com/blog/?p=234#comment-176 Here's a great list of all the AHL Logos and designs from the past. http://www.sportslogos.net/league.php?id=2 It's good to note that the Saint John Flames did a fantastic job of taking the parent team's name and color patterns; but then incorporating a unique spin that gave the team a separate identity. Here’s a great list of all the AHL Logos and designs from the past.

http://www.sportslogos.net/league.php?id=2

It’s good to note that the Saint John Flames did a fantastic job of taking the parent team’s name and color patterns; but then incorporating a unique spin that gave the team a separate identity.

]]> By: Joe Doyle http://www.stalelife.com/blog/2008/11/the-texas-stars-are-coming-to-austin/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Joe Doyle Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:40:28 +0000 http://www.stalelife.com/blog/?p=234#comment-172 Woah, the Milwaukee Admirals logo is very cool. Unlike anything I've ever seen on a jersey: http://www.milwaukeeadmirals.com/home.html Woah, the Milwaukee Admirals logo is very cool. Unlike anything I’ve ever seen on a jersey:
http://www.milwaukeeadmirals.com/home.html

]]> By: Joe Doyle http://www.stalelife.com/blog/2008/11/the-texas-stars-are-coming-to-austin/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Joe Doyle Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:39:14 +0000 http://www.stalelife.com/blog/?p=234#comment-171 Yes, it will be exciting to see some talented players up close. And we agree - why not call them the Austin Animals or something? The Wolves are part of the Thrasher's system. The Griffins (of Grand Rapids) are part of the Red Wing's farm. Those games are very fun - especially on dollar beer and dog night. Yes, it will be exciting to see some talented players up close. And we agree – why not call them the Austin Animals or something?

The Wolves are part of the Thrasher’s system. The Griffins (of Grand Rapids) are part of the Red Wing’s farm. Those games are very fun – especially on dollar beer and dog night.

]]> By: Connor http://www.stalelife.com/blog/2008/11/the-texas-stars-are-coming-to-austin/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Connor Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:28:26 +0000 http://www.stalelife.com/blog/?p=234#comment-170 Well congratulations on the arrival of professional hockey in Austin. That is very cool news. The one thing I will say, and I completely understand the economics and brand familiarity behind it, but I've never been a fan of farm teams using the parent club names and colors. I love it when a farm team creates a seperate identity for their parent team (see, the Philadelphia Phantoms, Manitoba Moose, and the Milwaukee Admirals (Best AHL Logo btw). I can't stand it when a team uses their parent team's logo (see the Quad City Baby Flames). It's never unique and it always seems like a temporary destination. It makes the team seem like they aren't committed to the history of the region or even the local identity. That being said, I might have to swing by Austin a couple of days early for SXSW 2010 to catch a game. Hopefully the Baby flames have a road trip scheduled for Austin in March. Well congratulations on the arrival of professional hockey in Austin.

That is very cool news.

The one thing I will say, and I completely understand the economics and brand familiarity behind it, but I’ve never been a fan of farm teams using the parent club names and colors.

I love it when a farm team creates a seperate identity for their parent team (see, the Philadelphia Phantoms, Manitoba Moose, and the Milwaukee Admirals (Best AHL Logo btw). I can’t stand it when a team uses their parent team’s logo (see the Quad City Baby Flames). It’s never unique and it always seems like a temporary destination. It makes the team seem like they aren’t committed to the history of the region or even the local identity.

That being said, I might have to swing by Austin a couple of days early for SXSW 2010 to catch a game. Hopefully the Baby flames have a road trip scheduled for Austin in March.

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