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Burmy87 wrote:
Way to go Roseau! I have LOVED this team from the start, and I'm ready to see 'em make this a dynasty (As I said, with what is to come in the hockey world, this is the perfect time for them to do so)
Here's a Roseau sig if you or anyone else wants one
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This was another busy offseason in the Minnesota Amateur Hockey League, two teams adjusted their identities, 4 expansion teams are set to join the MAHL, and a new league was formed down south.
Lets begin with out first identity change, the Mankato Moose. The Moose beefed up their logo, increasing the red space in the M.
The Moose's main changes came to their uniforms. Mankato made the decision to ditch black altogether in favor of their unique color scheme of red, silver and white. The shoulders are now colored and outlined and a new number font was introduced to match their logo.
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Our only other changes came from Stillwater. The Vols finally added some uniqueness to their shamrock logo, putting it in a roundel with the team name inside.
Stillwater completely redid their uniforms. The striping is simplified, the breezers are now blue instead of gold, the new logo replaces the diagonal "Volunteers", number font is changed and added to the chest, the shoulders of the away jersey are now blue, and jersey laces are added to both the home and away.
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Let me know what you think, comments are appreciated!
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1. LOVELY decision to go with red and silver for Mankato (These were the colors of my HS alma mater's archrival, and all together are a strong, "classic" scheme for the Moose brand).
2. Really like the Stillwater roundel too...the gold shamrock was kinda hard to see on a light background, plus this is the perfect time for a refresh, with them considered one of the TCHL teams with the brightest future.
3. Four new teams and a new league you say? What a LOVELY Christmas present this is going to be for us fans...I'm already speculating as to which markets will be next (both those within and outside of Minnesota)...
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Burmy87 wrote:
1. LOVELY decision to go with red and silver for Mankato (These were the colors of my HS alma mater's archrival, and all together are a strong, "classic" scheme for the Moose brand).
2. Really like the Stillwater roundel too...the gold shamrock was kinda hard to see on a light background, plus this is the perfect time for a refresh, with them considered one of the TCHL teams with the brightest future.
3. Four new teams and a new league you say? What a LOVELY Christmas present this is going to be for us fans...I'm already speculating as to which markets will be next (both those within and outside of Minnesota)...
Thank you, glad you like the updates!
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I think the the removal of black for the moose was the right decision and definitely an upgrade for them.
The shamrocks is one of the few that I think is a side step or maybe an inch backwards for the identity. I like that you simplified the stripes, it does a lot for the look while still being unique with the unusual double band of white/gold. I feel indifferent about the removal of the script on the jersey, but with that going away we no longer get to see the chest shamrock! I love that quirk, but I guess times do change so I understand. The one thing that I wish stayed was the gold breezers. We have a hs team out here in AZ that is purple, gold and white with gold pants and they look so sharp on the ice. Something you don’t want to work, but can really elevate a look! I hope they go back to them at some point.
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Thehealthiestscratch wrote:
I think the the removal of black for the moose was the right decision and definitely an upgrade for them.
The shamrocks is one of the few that I think is a side step or maybe an inch backwards for the identity. I like that you simplified the stripes, it does a lot for the look while still being unique with the unusual double band of white/gold. I feel indifferent about the removal of the script on the jersey, but with that going away we no longer get to see the chest shamrock! I love that quirk, but I guess times do change so I understand. The one thing that I wish stayed was the gold breezers. We have a hs team out here in AZ that is purple, gold and white with gold pants and they look so sharp on the ice. Something you don’t want to work, but can really elevate a look! I hope they go back to them at some point.
Glad you like the update to the Moose. As for Stillwater, I would be shocked if this is the last time we see the chest shamrock (since the shamrock is based off the pin the First MN Volunteers wore during the civil war) and I wouldn't be surprised to see the gold breezers come back as a throwback or alternate down the line.
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Since I'm gonna be busy for the next few days with Christmas stuff I figured I might as well get the expansion teams up now.
Let's start off with the lone team joining the Twin Cities Hockey League, the Anoka Warriors. Anoka is a suburb north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. Anoka has a population of over 11,000 and is on the rise. Locals grew up playing on the Rum River in the winter and will begin play on said river this coming winter.
The team will be called the "Warriors" and their colors are blue and white.
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Northfield is a town south of the twin cities with a population of around 9,000.
The team will be called the "Outlaws", referring to the towns most famous moment. Back in 1876, famous outlaw Jesse James and his gang attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield and were stopped by locals who noticed what was happening and stepped in, stopping the gang and forcing them to flee town. Their logo is a old western style N and their colors are black and red.
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St. Peter is a town with a population of over 8,000 located north of Mankato. St. Peter is one of the most historic cities in the state and it was very nearly the state capital rather than St. Paul. St. Peter will join Mankato, Albert Lea, and New Ulm in forming the Blue Earth Hockey League.
The team will be called the "Governors" as a nod to the towns history of producing Governors (1 Territorial Governor and 4 State Governors). The Govs colors are red, white and blue.
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