Sioux Falls added a new wordmark that they will use on their uniforms, they will still use their Hog logo as primary.


The Packers new uniforms don't change too much, sticking with the same triple stripe design. Their new Sioux Falls wordmark is placed front and center on both jerseys with their logo on the shoulders. Breezers get new striping and the shoulders are new base color with a maroon collar and white helmet.


That'll do it for today, we'll round out the offseason tomorrow with the expansion teams.

Let me know what you think, comments are appreciated!

Ham Lake is a town up the road from Blaine on your way to East Bethel and will also join the Northeast Hockey Association. With a population of over 8,000, Ham Lake should be able to compete sooner than later. The Hammers will play their home games in East Bethel until an arena is built in Ham Lake.

The team will go by the "Hammers" and decided to use a color brand new to the MAHL in an attempt to stand out, pink. The Hammers logo is a roundel with the team name surrounding a Nordic Hammer (in honor of the large Scandinavian population) over an overhead view of a pink Ham Lake, the lake the town is named for. 

Montevideo has a population of over 5.5k and is the other city that will be joining the SWHA. The Pios will have to play outdoors at Lagoon Park Rink until their arena finishes construction.

They'll be called the "Pioneers" due to their location on the western frontier of the state. Their logo is a roundel with "Pios" inside in a stylized font style. The Pioneers official colors are cardinal and orange.

Rocky looks like a relative of some famous plumbers from Nintendo.

Old Dog, New Tricks.
Not much to mention when it comes to the opening changes because they were all tweaks, but there is plenty here to comment on.

Anoka Warriors - This change was almost so minimal that I left them with the group that ended up off the list of critique, but I do think the logo change benefits the team enough to say "good job". 

Bemidji Blue Ox - I really like the new striping and the addition of their "B" on the shoulder. Embracing the lighter blue feels right for a team that is based on Babe, who I see mostly depicted as a cold, softer blue. The new pants striping is sharp, too.

Hopkins Tigers - Weird case where I believe the white uniform, greatly benefitted, but the darks seem off. Maybe too much white? I don't think it was a step in the wrong direction, just a change to make things fresh.

Duluth Hornets - That is one bulky chest stripe, but I don't mind it. I will miss their white heavy, green jerseys a lot, but I am sure these new ones will grow on me. I am still waiting for this team to slap their hornet on the front. Doesn't have to be full time, but it is such a nice looking, classic logo that deserves some time in the spotlight. (Always felt they would look perfect if they used a script and a smaller sized hornet on the chest like Edina irl)

Two Harbors Wolfpack - I always forget how much of a mouthful this team name is. This Rangers-esque look is flat out better. Yes, it is similar, but the simple tweak is an upgrade.

Mounds View Gunners - Congrats Mounds View, I have no interest in your identity overall, but you have gained my interest with your helmet stripe. This small change now puts you over other teams when I am undecided on who to support in a matchup. Outside of the sweet racing stripe, the jerseys are just better. I'd push further and suggest using the primary logo on both jerseys. 

Alexandria Norsemen - I am intrigued by the addition of gold because it makes the logo so much better, but they really butchered the jerseys. How the gold and yellow touch hurts my head a little, and the amount of black on their white set feels off. This is their first go at it, so I will give them a pass. Plenty of time to tweak this great idea until it is right.

Burnsville Bucks - Pro: Everything about the jerseys is perfect. Cons: I am not sure if I am ready for that script to phase out. One of the few cases where I like two different logos for the jerseys. 

Sioux Falls Packers - You have butchered my boy, and I will miss him so much. Nothing here feels better besides the breezer stripes, maybe. I think the team was just really excited about how the wordmark turned out and wanted to show it off. The confused pig will be back soon enough.


Young Buckaroos
East Bethel Cranes - This crane looks unsure of itself, but I do like him a lot. Their chest is a little busy with all the block letters, and there is an excessive use of gray on their dark jerseys, but it isn't a bad starting point.

Ham Lake Hammers - What a team. Really like the pink, but the rest doesn't fit my interest. The drop shadow lettering is a lot to stack on to the already powerful pink. It is a bit overstimulating. The white jersey is definitely the better one in their set. Excited to see what this team looks like when they find their identity.

Granite Falls Rox - What a name. This team Rox. Not much future potential for the logo, but I like their colors and classic stripes. 

Montevideo Pioneers - These colors do it for me. The font does it for me. The jerseys do it for me. The shortening to "Pios" is perfect. Only change I'd make is to the chest font because it is out of place, but I don't mind all that much. Can't wait to see the chaos this team makes with their outdoor rink.