No season goes on without a single team changing its primary logo, sometimes with a complete overhaul of its brand. But not all changes are received with enthusiasm by fans. Yes, some changes are met with open arms and get their well-deserved praise. Others, however, quickly become a source of frustration and sometimes even anger. So, today, let’s pay tribute …
When Only The Hometown Name Make Sense
Hartford Whalers Primary Logo 1993 – 1997 Professional sports franchises relocate all of the time. It’s a fact of life, no matter the game. The Carolina Hurricanes used to be the Hartford Whalers. The Texas Rangers were the Washington Senators. The Tennessee Titans began as the Houston Oilers. In the NBA, the franchise’s movement is perhaps the most rampant of …
Hartford Whalers Wordmark Logo
Whalers Wordmark Logo The Hartford Whalers, a professional ice hockey team that played in the National Hockey League from 1979 to 1997, had an iconic logo and wordmark. The original logo featured a blue whale with green accents on its tail and fins along with the words “Hartford Whalers” written across it in white lettering. This design was used for …
Hartford Whalers Alternate Logo
Whalers Alternate Logo The Hartford Whalers alternate logo has a long and storied history in the NHL. From its inception in 1979 to its retirement two decades later, it was one of the most recognizable logos ever seen on an NHL jersey. The original design featured a blue whale with white stripes along its back, as well as a green …
Hartford Whalers Primary Logo
Whalers Primary Logo The Hartford Whalers were a professional hockey team that played in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1979 to 1997. The primary logo of the Whalers was an iconic symbol of their presence in Connecticut and throughout the NHL. It featured a blue “W” with green trim, set against a white background – which represented both their …