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New logo for the site

Hey everybody, just wanted to put up a quick post on this. I've created a new logo for the site and hope that you all like it. I've been toying with the idea for a long time and couldn't exactly find something I wanted. This just popped into my head and a few hours later I got the final product finished:

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I wanted to give it some of that vintage look but keep it a little modern too (considering this is on the internet and all...). You probably already know what all the numbers around the wheel signify and if you don't, just look up at the rafters (or better yet just pretend like you know so as to not draw attention to yourself).

Of course, we've also whipped up some new t-shirts too and you can find them at the link below. As with the other t-shirts, each will be a $5 donation to Children's Hospital of Michigan.

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Pick up the new shirts here!

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How do you feel about the new logo?
I like it
143 votes
I hate it
15 votes
I'm not sure
32 votes

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Freaking awesome

There should have been an “I Love It” option in the poll.

Great work, Casey.

by Amerinadian on Dec 6, 2010 4:31 PM CST reply actions  

Love it....

I don’t just like it, I love it. I has a vintage feel with a modern flair…
Geesh, Amerinadian beat me to it. Great minds….;-)

by wingsluver4ever on Dec 6, 2010 4:32 PM CST reply actions  

Haha

Nice to be lumped in with classy people such as you, wingsluver. You were one of my 50 readers when I was writing at THITD :)

by Amerinadian on Dec 6, 2010 4:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Happy to be one...

Sorry I only found you at the start of the 19….it was great bring-back-the-memories reading + really liked the personal stories you added. I enjoyed them so much that I went through and read most of your archived blogs. Glad you are here, you are a great addition. (feeling all warm and fuzzy now :-)

by wingsluver4ever on Dec 6, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Really great work, Casey

You do the network proud. Hope your community digs it!

proud to be creative director for SB Nation

by Ryan Gantz on Dec 6, 2010 4:34 PM CST reply actions  

Classy logo for a classy site

"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP

by vtcub on Dec 6, 2010 4:36 PM CST reply actions  

Holy shit

That logo is awesome. The modern graphics and instances of the team’s history work together in perfect harmony.

by Elfuego51 on Dec 6, 2010 4:43 PM CST reply actions  

Also

I like the site’s new tagline. It made me think of someone throwing a top hat onto the ice if someone scores three goals. It would be like a bull in a china shop, but also funny as hell.

by Elfuego51 on Dec 6, 2010 4:48 PM CST up reply actions  

classy indeed

very nice

LETS GO RED WINGS!

2011 will be the year....better be....

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by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 6, 2010 4:52 PM CST reply actions  

I like it,

but I’m not sure I like it more than the old one. The RenCen is classic iconic Detroit and, while not really Red Wings, instantly recognizable. I’m sure this one will grow on me, but I did like the old one a lot.

by Dubie on Dec 6, 2010 5:12 PM CST reply actions  

Not a fan of the random yellow. The only other place yellow is used on the site is to highlight new posts. As a web design major, I have to say that that is a major no-no.

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Dec 6, 2010 5:17 PM CST reply actions  

Should probably mention that the actual logo is good, just not the background behind it. It’s distracting. Logos should never be distracting

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Dec 6, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

I just chose that because

i wanted the vintage/aged look of like an old handbill type thing.

by Casey Richey on Dec 6, 2010 5:30 PM CST up reply actions  

I like it

I might have gone slightly less vivid of a gold, but that’s a minor quibble.

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by Baroque on Dec 6, 2010 5:44 PM CST up reply actions  

originally it was more pale

but not everything showed up on it well (The white stripe) and stuff like that

by Casey Richey on Dec 6, 2010 6:00 PM CST up reply actions  

I love it,

but if Lidstrom retires soon you are gonna have to add another number to it.

by Dannik99 on Dec 6, 2010 5:29 PM CST reply actions  

Same thought...

Was my first thought when first saw the numbers on it…then decided I’d hope for at least one more season, so won’t be a factor for awhile.

by wingsluver4ever on Dec 6, 2010 6:07 PM CST up reply actions  

LOVE it!

I have been a long time reader, but this is my first time commenting. Thought I would just slide in with the new logo.

I really like that you used the retired numbers! It was one of my favorite parts about Jimmy’s old mask, having those numbers on there. Really looks awesome!

by NatiTalia on Dec 6, 2010 5:34 PM CST reply actions  

I have a complaint.

Why did you not come up with this YESTERDAY when I was ordering shirts anyway? Now I just have to order ANOTHER shirt.

Also, where is the “OMG I FREAKING LOVE IT!” option? Your poll-writing skills need improvement.

Random Ramblings from a Somewhat Scattered Mind

"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)

by Baroque on Dec 6, 2010 5:34 PM CST reply actions  

Actually. I DID come with it yesterday, i just had to make sure it got approved before i got it put up

by Casey Richey on Dec 6, 2010 5:37 PM CST up reply actions  

grrr...

The universe is conspiring against me the last few days. I want to kick fate in the junk.

Random Ramblings from a Somewhat Scattered Mind

"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)

by Baroque on Dec 6, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Aww, Not a 3rd Jersey.

I keed.

The logo looks fantastic, especially on them there T-shirts. But I will agree with a few others not really caring for the background. I like the worn splotched look of the red in the logo there, just not the yellow behind it.

by Nate A on Dec 6, 2010 5:47 PM CST reply actions  

I voted for "I like it"

but there should have been a “Rob needs new shorts” option. Amazing stuff. As for the t-shirts, is it possible to make a black one? Or invert the colors and make a red shirt with white logo? Nothing against your ideas, I just don’t like white shirts (one meal and it’s ruined).

by Rob Rogacki on Dec 6, 2010 5:52 PM CST reply actions  

Nice job

Sir. I would like to present you with this…you well and truly deserve it for your servitude to the winged wheel…

I celebrate Festivus!!!

by bharatwaj5 on Dec 6, 2010 9:47 PM CST reply actions  

As an art director...

… I say: “Great Job!”

…of course… I’m a Sharks’ fan… so… that may be damning you with faint praise…
(But I’ve always had a ton of respect for the Wings…)

You’re going to sell a bucketload of t-shirts…

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