Petition to stop NHL sweater redesign - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Brewmaniac · 02-04-2006, 09:36 AM

"Those who have taken the time to sign this petition wish to express their concern at rumors of an apparent league-wide jersey redesign that will go beyond making the on ice versions form fitting. At this time we would like to encourage the league and RBK hockey to carefully reconsider implementing these new jerseys without consulting with the fans first and foremost"...

Stop f```ing with our game!

Who knows if this will help....but i can't hurt.

jth · 02-04-2006, 11:31 AM

this hockey fan supports your idea. It's out of control

Oh, and while we are at it can we sign a petition to get rid of like 10 teams?

that would be great

Brewmaniac · 02-04-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jth

this hockey fan supports your idea. It's out of control

Oh, and while we are at it can we sign a petition to get rid of like 10 teams?

that would be great

Yea, I'd sign that one too! Buttmen has done enough, leave my Indian Head alone! All the Original Six too!

Charlatan · 02-04-2006, 05:37 PM

I can't see them changing the design for the Leaf's, the Habs. Fans would burn down the arenas.

streak_56 · 02-04-2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlatan

I can't see them changing the design for the Leaf's, the Habs. Fans would burn down the arenas.

that's true... the form fitting jerseys are suppose to make then tighter (obviously) and they are supposed to be tucked in. I know of a few GMs are outright opposed to it. I know in Las Vegas they're going to discuss this as well as new rule changes.

feelgood · 02-04-2006, 11:47 PM

Would be nice if someone pointed me to the "rumor" stating the possible league wide change in uniform and what those uniform would look like after the change

Coppertop · 02-05-2006, 09:47 AM

The number of teams doesn't need to be dropped, the number of playoff spots does.

And screwing with the jerseys is stupid. What, they're hoping to make players more aerodynamic so that they'll be faster and thus score more? Actually, that might be a good idea for my league...

streak_56 · 02-05-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Coppertop

And screwing with the jerseys is stupid. What, they're hoping to make players more aerodynamic so that they'll be faster and thus score more? Actually, that might be a good idea for my league...

Though I am repressed about it Coppertop, I am losing speed too. I am at the peak of my hockey career (I hope) and it looks bleak. All I hope is that I can gain an advantage because I'm the young guy with stamina.

I agree that the number of teams doesn't need to be changed but I think with the number of teams in the playoffs is right for the number of teams. If there were less teams, then I think there should be less playoff spots.

In any effect, back to the topic at hand. I think that the jerseys shouldn't be tucked in but if they can get more aerodynamic then go for it. But there will be a lot more skinny guys in the league. Chris Chelios has been using the same shoulder pads since he started in the NHL. And their pretty old, like the old Cooper ones which used only fabric and plastic only at the shoulders. I think players like that will get hurt the most because if you can see where the equipment ends, then you could target certain areas like the back.

Brewmaniac · 02-05-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by feelgood

Would be nice if someone pointed me to the "rumor" stating the possible league wide change in uniform and what those uniform would look like after the change

feelgood, here ya go.

Bob Mckenzie

...The most striking difference between the old uniform and the new prototype is the form-fitting sweater is tucked into a new-look hockey pant that has extended kidney pads and rides much higher on the torso. We can't show you a picture of what this looks like because the league is keeping the look under wraps for now, although the Las Vegas team in the ECHL will be modeling them for the GMs during an on-ice session next week...

Link

feelgood · 02-05-2006, 02:28 PM

Isn't that what the NBA went through a few years ago? All of the fan were against it and now, nobody's complaining. It turn out fine. It's not so much of a "radical" redesign, but instead just switching the materials of the jersey to form-fitting.

silent_jay · 02-06-2006, 07:05 AM

form fitting jerseys, pants that ride higher up, is this a fucking game or a fashion show? They've fucked around with the rules to the point where body contact is gone, you ge a penalty for looking at a guy the wrong way and now they want to fuck with the jerseys too. They'll destroy thr game one way or another.

As for getting rid of about 10 teams or so, I'm all for that, at least the the quality of players would be better, wouldn't have people like Aki Berg and Nik Antropov in the league, damn driftwood.

Ace_O_Spades · 02-06-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by zz0011

Hockey? They're STILL playing hockey...

...lolololol....

must not feed the trolls... must not feed the trolls....

I really don't like the form fitted jerseys, it makes the players look like they are in a videogame... The sweaters give everything so much more flow.

Hanxter · 02-06-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by zz0011

Hockey? They're STILL playing hockey...

...lolololol....

you mean you don't watch "days of our wives"???

it's all part of stefano's master plan...

pan6467 · 02-06-2006, 10:22 AM

Here's an idea. Instead of giving them free press and advertising on their new product, just boycott it and continue to buy the old stuff.

The owners will go with what sells and if the new stuff doesn't then they'll go back.

Just the way the Indians did with Chief Wahoo and the baseball caps. They had the script I and tried to change the colors but realized people weren't buying the new items so they discontinued them. The fans didn't revolt or make news or try to petition, they just let their money talk and it worked.

Charlatan · 02-06-2006, 10:29 AM

This reminds me of the Philadelphia Flyers cooperall pants they wore back in 81 and 82:

Hanxter · 02-06-2006, 10:32 AM

pittsburgh too

it's not broke so don't fix it

fresnelly · 02-13-2006, 08:05 AM

Lord Tunderin! It sounds like they're going to be wearing Roller Derby outfits. Next thing you know, they'll add some sort of comet tail to the puck on TV.

If it weren't for the "millions" apparently invested by RBK, I'd say this was just a publicity stunt where the owners and GM's get to look like heros for refusing the redesign.

02-04-2006, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Petition to stop NHL sweater redesign "Those who have taken the time to sign this petition wish to express their concern at rumors of an apparent league-wide jersey redesign that will go beyond making the on ice versions form fitting. At this time we would like to encourage the league and RBK hockey to carefully reconsider implementing these new jerseys without consulting with the fans first and foremost"... Stop f```ing with our game! Who knows if this will help....but i can't hurt. __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son" Last edited by Brewmaniac; 02-04-2006 at 01:14 PM..

02-04-2006, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I can't see them changing the design for the Leaf's, the Habs. Fans would burn down the arenas. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

02-05-2006, 02:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
feelgood Free Mars! Location: I dunno, there's white people around me saying "eh" all the time	Isn't that what the NBA went through a few years ago? All of the fan were against it and now, nobody's complaining. It turn out fine. It's not so much of a "radical" redesign, but instead just switching the materials of the jersey to form-fitting. Last edited by feelgood; 02-05-2006 at 02:30 PM..

02-06-2006, 07:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
silent_jay Her Jay Location: Ontario for now....	form fitting jerseys, pants that ride higher up, is this a fucking game or a fashion show? They've fucked around with the rules to the point where body contact is gone, you ge a penalty for looking at a guy the wrong way and now they want to fuck with the jerseys too. They'll destroy thr game one way or another. As for getting rid of about 10 teams or so, I'm all for that, at least the the quality of players would be better, wouldn't have people like Aki Berg and Nik Antropov in the league, damn driftwood. __________________ Absence makes the heart grow fonder

02-06-2006, 10:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
pan6467 Lennonite Priest Location: Mansfield, Ohio USA	Here's an idea. Instead of giving them free press and advertising on their new product, just boycott it and continue to buy the old stuff. The owners will go with what sells and if the new stuff doesn't then they'll go back. Just the way the Indians did with Chief Wahoo and the baseball caps. They had the script I and tried to change the colors but realized people weren't buying the new items so they discontinued them. The fans didn't revolt or make news or try to petition, they just let their money talk and it worked. __________________ I just love people who use the excuse "I use/do this because I LOVE the feeling/joy/happiness it brings me" and expect you to be ok with that as you watch them destroy their life blindly following. My response is, "I like to put forks in an eletrical socket, just LOVE that feeling, can't ever get enough of it, so will you let me put this copper fork in that electric socket?"

02-04-2006, 11:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
jth Insane Location: HRM	this hockey fan supports your idea. It's out of control Oh, and while we are at it can we sign a petition to get rid of like 10 teams? that would be great

02-04-2006, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
feelgood Free Mars! Location: I dunno, there's white people around me saying "eh" all the time	Would be nice if someone pointed me to the "rumor" stating the possible league wide change in uniform and what those uniform would look like after the change

02-05-2006, 09:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Coppertop Getting Medieval on your ass Location: 13th century Europe	The number of teams doesn't need to be dropped, the number of playoff spots does. And screwing with the jerseys is stupid. What, they're hoping to make players more aerodynamic so that they'll be faster and thus score more? Actually, that might be a good idea for my league...

02-06-2006, 10:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	This reminds me of the Philadelphia Flyers cooperall pants they wore back in 81 and 82: __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

02-06-2006, 10:32 AM	#16 (permalink)
Hanxter The Griffin	pittsburgh too it's not broke so don't fix it

02-13-2006, 08:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	Lord Tunderin! It sounds like they're going to be wearing Roller Derby outfits. Next thing you know, they'll add some sort of comet tail to the puck on TV. If it weren't for the "millions" apparently invested by RBK, I'd say this was just a publicity stunt where the owners and GM's get to look like heros for refusing the redesign. __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life