Toronto St. Pats
1925 - 1926
Double-lined wordmark "TORONTO" arched on the top and "ST. PATS" on the bottom in white with green trim.
St. Patricks Primary Logo
The Toronto St. Patrick's Primary logo is one of the most recognizable logos in hockey history. The iconic shamrock-shaped logo has been a part of the team since its inception in 1927, and it remains an important part of its identity to this day. The original design was created by Frank Selke Sr., who had previously designed logos for other teams such as the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers. Since then, there have been several variations on the design over time that reflect changes in ownership or management styles throughout its storied history.
The current version features three overlapping leaves with two green stripes running through them to create a unique shape resembling a shamrock or clover leaf - which is fitting considering that St Patricks Day falls during March each year! This particular variation has become synonymous with Toronto's NHL team, appearing prominently on all official merchandise and apparel related to them including jerseys, hats, and more recently even bobbleheads! It also appears regularly at games when fans show up wearing replica jerseys featuring this classic symbol from days gone by - something they can proudly display while cheering on their beloved Maple Leafs every night out at Scotiabank Arena (formerly known as Air Canada Centre).
Overall, it’s clear why so many people associate this logo with Toronto’s NHL franchise: not only does it represent their long-standing tradition within professional hockey but also serves as an excellent reminder of how much pride Canadians take in celebrating our national holiday – St Patrick’s Day! With such strong ties between both city culture & sport alike; we can be certain that no matter what happens over time – whether good or bad–the Shamrock will remain forever linked to “Canada’s Team."
Toronto St. Pats
1924 - 1925
In 1926 the background was removed. The wordmark is "TORONTO" in green on top and "ST PATS" in green on the bottom.
Toronto St. Pats
1923 - 1924
In 1923, the logo changed to a pill shaped background with the wordmark "St PATS" in white.
Toronto St. Pats
1920 - 1923
The Toronto St. Patricks were purchased by an established men’s amateur club for a pro venture. Naturally, blue changed to green, and the logo in the St. Pats era were just wordmark. The wordmark "TORONTO" in green on top of "ST PATS" in green on the bottom.