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NHL Primary Logo

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Anaheim Ducks

A duck's goalie mask in white with black holes and gold highlights on a black oval has a single orange eye, the two orange with white highlights crossed hockey sticks with white tape, and the…

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Boston Bruins

A new version of a letter "B" in black trimmed in gold with eight gold spokes within a black circle. Known as the Spoked-B logo.

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Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres logo features a white buffalo, a symbol of good luck, leaping in between two crossed sabres on a royal blue circle trimmed in gold. The Sabres first adopted this style of logo…

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Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames return to their original logo and colors as the team goes retro for the 2021 season. The flaming letter "C," used by the team since their first season in Calgary in 1980…

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Carolina Hurricanes

The 2000 logo changes to the "Eye of Hurricane" logo were very minor. Clean edges and colors is the only improvements to the logo.

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Chicago Blackhawks

The current Blackhawk logo is a side view of an native American with war paint on his face in red, black and white. His hair is black with a yellow outline and has four different…

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colorado-avalanche-primary-logo

Colorado Avalanche

The current logo has had a little shade added to it a few years later, but the actual logo hasn’t changed. The mountainous “A” stands prominently, with a streaking avalanche that wraps around and over,…

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columbus-blue-jackets-primary-logo

Columbus Blue Jackets

The red, white and blue flag is wrapping around the white and silver star in the background is the Ohio state flag, which is fitting for the only NHL team based in the state. And…

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Dallas Stars

The logo was a silver, beveled star with a silver and black D, outlined in Victory green and silver. For the 2022 season, the Stars brightened the shade of green used on this logo to…

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Detroit Red Wings

With the name Red Wings came a logo that has stood the test of time and represents a perfect fit with the Motor City. The crisp, clean, detailed, yet simple red and white look has…

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edmonton-oilers-primary-logo

Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers' wordmark "OILERS" is in blue in the original custom font, as well as the encompassing blue ring, and the oil drop is orange in the top center. Colors to rematch their original 1979…

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florida-panthers-primary-logo

Florida Panthers

The new Panthers primary logo includes a more mature and stoic panther inside a shield with “Florida” set in a tab across the top of the mark.

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Los Angeles Kings

A throwback logo to the one used by the club from 1988 to 1998. A wordmark "KINGS" in black italic with white highlight with black speed lines on a silver with white and black trim…

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Minnesota Wild

The new and cleaner head of a black bear created using Minnesota-area scenery, green pine trees, a wheat colored river, a red sky, yellow sun set and white shooting star. The wordmark "Minnesota Wild" was…

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montreal-canadiens-primary-logo

Montreal Canadiens

The change to the current logo is again a closed red letter "C," with its top and bottom edges curling into each other in a symmetrical shape. The "C" and the "H" are fused together.…

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Nashville Predators

This logo is a slightly different take on the original, with an altered color scheme and simpler design. Also, the tiger’s eye now has a more distinct pupil. The logo features the side head shot…

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New Jersey Devils

The Devils' logo is a monogram of the letters "N" and "J" rendered with devil horns at the top of the "J" and a pointed tail at the bottom. The logo sits inside an open…

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new-york-islanders-primary-logo

New York Islanders

Initials "NY" in white on blue with an orange outline circle with a hockey stick and puck and a map of Long Island below in orange. Four stripes added to the hockey stick represent four…

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New York Rangers

A red, white, and blue shield with the wordmark "NEW YORK" across the top and "RANGERS" slanted across the shield. A new shade of blue.

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Ottawa Senators

Known as the Senators Centurion logo, this design features the profile of a Roman senator wearing a gold helmet placed inside a black circle. To the left is a red helmet decoration as well as…

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Philadelphia Flyers

A black P-Wing with an orange circle in the middle. The Flyers classic orange and black winged-P that oozes hard-nosed hockey and harkens back to the Broad Street Bullies days. The letter "P" stands for…

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Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins released their 50th anniversary logo for the upcoming season, which had not a hint a Vegas gold — a lighter, more metallic color — but instead, featured the Lemieux-era Pittsburgh gold — similar…

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San Jose Sharks

The new and still active primary logo arrived for 2007 - 2008. The shark is much more three-dimensional, menacing, powerful. It’s bursting out of the logo to bite the hockey stick. Its teeth are razor…

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Seattle Kraken

The original Kraken logo features a custom letter "S" in two tones of ice blue and dark blue. The red-eye of the Kraken has been affixed on its prey for some time. A single Kraken…

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St. Louis Blues

A blue musical note with yellow trim; the bottom part of the note has been made smaller and now points diagonally. A new shade of blue.

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Tampa Bay Lightning

The current Lightning logo is a more traditional, simple look that removed the team’s name and city altogether. The circle around the bolt that has always been there remains, while the bolt itself is a…

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Inspired by the classic Leafs logo of the 1940’s to 1960’s, the club’s new mark has a number of design characteristics that distinguish it. On February 2, 2016, the team unveiled a new logo that…

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Utah Mammoth

A side view of a mammoth's head with a mountain range in the back of the head and a tusk and trunk in light blue, white, and black.

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Vancouver Canucks

A dark blue, white and grey Orca whale bursting out of the ice in the shape of a letter "C." The arched "VANCOUVER" wordmark removed for 2019 - 2020 season.

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Vegas Golden Knights

A knight's helmet with a letter "V" in the negative space using the colors steel grey, gold, and black on top of a black with a gold trim shield.

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Washington Capitals

The “T” in Capitals forms a hockey stick that has a red puck next to it and the three stars along the top are an addition to the original look. The red, white and blue…

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Winnipeg Jets

The design for the new logo, which was developed in partnership with Reebok and the NHL. The notch in the white portion appropriately and deliberately points north. The Jets logo is a grey jet flying…

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NHL Primary Logo

The history of NHL primary logos is a fascinating journey that showcases the evolution and branding efforts of each team within the league. Let's delve into the intriguing story behind NHL teams' primary logos and how they have evolved over time.

In the early days of the NHL, primary logos were simple and often featured the team's initials or city name. These logos aimed to establish a recognizable identity for the teams. For example, the Montreal Canadiens introduced their iconic "CH" logo, which stands for "Club de Hockey Canadien." This classic logo has stood the test of time and is now one of the most recognizable symbols in all sports.

As the league grew and teams sought to establish stronger brand identities, primary logos became more intricate and unique. The New York Rangers, for instance, introduced their famous shield logo in 1976. This logo features the team's initials within a shield, symbolizing strength and heritage. It has become a beloved symbol for the Rangers and their passionate fan base.

In the 1990s and early 2000s, more dynamic and aggressive logos emerged. Many teams introduced logos that reflected their on-ice style of play or adopted more modern design elements. The Detroit Red Wings, known for their storied history and success, have maintained a consistent primary logo featuring a winged wheel. This logo represents speed, motion, and the team's dedication to excellence.

In recent years, NHL primary logos have embraced tradition and modernity. Some teams have updated their logos to give them a fresh and contemporary look, while others have remained true to their original designs. The Toronto Maple Leafs, for example, reintroduced their classic logo in 2016 with a cleaner and more streamlined appearance, paying homage to their rich history while embracing a modern aesthetic.

NHL primary logos evolve as teams strive to connect with fans and create a distinct visual identity. These logos symbolize pride, heritage, and the fierce competition that defines the NHL. From classic simplicity to bold and dynamic designs, primary logos reflect the passion and excitement of the teams and their dedicated fans.

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