Stony Brook Seawolves
Initials “SB” overlapped in red with blue, white, and blue again trim.
Seawolves Alternate Logo
As sports fans, we are all familiar with the importance of logos in representing our favorite teams. They symbolize pride, unity, and identity and can often evoke powerful emotions within us. That's why I wanted to take a closer look at the alternate logo history of the Stony Brook Seawolves, a team that has been making waves in the sports world for decades.
The Stony Brook Seawolves, the official athletic teams of Stony Brook University, has been competing at the Division I level since 1999. But it wasn't until 2009 that the school officially adopted the Seawolves as their mascot and logo. The original logo featured a snarling wolf with a fierce expression, representing the strength and determination of the team. However, in 2012, the Seawolves underwent a rebranding process, including introducing a new alternate logo.
The new alternate logo, still used today, features a more stylized and modern version of the Seawolf. The wolf's head is encircled by a wave, representing the team's connection to the ocean and their coastal location. This logo pays homage to the university's location and adds a dynamic and visually appealing element to the design.
But the alternate logo journey doesn't stop there. In 2014, the Seawolves introduced a special edition alternate logo to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the official adoption of the Seawolves mascot. This logo featured a snarling wolf with a more aggressive and determined expression, surrounded by a wave and the number 10. This logo was only used for a limited time but added a unique and special touch to the Seawolves' logo history.
In 2016, the Seawolves updated their alternate logo again, this time adding a touch of color. The new logo retained the same design as the 2012 version but added a splash of red to the wave, symbolizing the team's fierce and competitive spirit. This logo has become a fan favorite and is often seen on merchandise and promotional materials.
As we can see, the Stony Brook Seawolves have had a rich and evolving alternate logo history. Each new logo has brought something unique and special to the table while still staying true to the team's identity. It's a testament to the team's commitment to constantly improving and staying relevant in the ever-changing world of sports branding.
Stony Brook Seawolves
2008 - Present
An arched wordmark "STONY BROOK" in red above a wolf's head in blue, grey and white with a red outline and a wordmark "SEAWOLVES" in red.
Stony Brook Seawolves
2008 - Present
An arched wordmark "STONY BROOK" in red above a wolf's head in blue, grey and white with a red outline and a wordmark "UNIVERSITY" in red.
Stony Brook Seawolves
2008 - Present
An arched wordmark "STONY BROOK" in red above a wolf's head in blue, grey and white with a red outline and a wordmark "ATHLETICS" in red.
Stony Brook Seawolves
2008 - Present
A wolf's head in blue, grey and white with a red outline.
A new shade of blue.
Stony Brook Seawolves
2008 - Present
A split wordmark "STONY" in red with Initials "SB" overlapped in red with blue, white. and blue again trim in the middle and wordmark "BROOK" in red.
Stony Brook Seawolves
2008 - Present
A split wordmark "STONY" in red next to the initials "SB" overlapped in red with blue, white. and blue again trim with a wolf's head hanging over the letters in blue, grey, red and white and a wordmark "BROOK" in red.
Stony Brook Seawolves
2008 - Present
An arched wordmark "STONY BROOK" in red above the initials "SB" overlapped in red with blue, white, and blue again trim and a wordmark "SEAWOLVES" in red.
Stony Brook Seawolves
2008 - Present
An arched wordmark "STONY BROOK" in red above the initials "SB" overlaps in red with blue, white, and blue trim. A wolf's head hangs over the letters in blue, grey, red, and white, and a wordmark "SEAWOLVES" in red.
Stony Brook Seawolves
2008 - Present
Initials "SB" overlapped in red with blue, white. and blue again trim with a wolf's head hanging over the letters in blue, grey, red and white.
Stony Brook Seawolves
1998 - 2008
A front view of a wolf ready to attack in blue, grey, white, and red with a title wave coming up behind all with a red outline.
Stony Brook Seawolves
1998 - 2008
A wolf's head in blue, grey and white with a red outline.