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Final Winnipeg Jets Logo Concepts
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Second Winnipeg Jets Logo Concept
Yesterday it was finally announced: the new NHL team in Winnipeg will indeed be called the Jets. No logo or jersey has been revealed yet, only the vague description from the owners that the logo and color scheme will be familiar.
I thought I’d take another crack at the Jets logo, now that it has been made official.
I’ve always been a huge fan of simple logos that use a single letter to represent the city or team. This approach is common in Baseball, though there are teams in hockey that utilize this style to perfection. The Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins are perfect (and timeless) examples. The Flyers, Canucks, Avalanche, and my favorite team the Calgary Flames also use this style for their identity.
With those team logos in mind I crafted this ‘W’ logo, which was formed by two Jets’ vapor trails. It made sense to use two jets, the name being plural and to represent two different eras of NHL hockey in Winnipeg.
This could work as the main logo or even a shoulder patch. I personally like the simplicity, and how you can see the ‘W’ from afar, or even in a small thumbnail.
Here is a more “italicized” version:
A couple of more variants, one featuring a ‘J’ as well. Very New Jersey Devils-like:
Here is a request to see a single plane doing the ‘W’ loop-de-loop. I also thought I’d try one with text, which looks good, but the NHL has been doing it so much these past 5 years! Ah well. Here they are:
New! (July 14 2011):
Last Winnipeg Mechs Concept. Promise.
Sorry I guess I’ve fallen in love with the idea of a sports tteam naming itself the Mechs. I also keep thinking I can do a better design - I STILL think that - sorta scary. Usually I am happy to get the idea across, not too fixated on appearances.
Anyways I went full-on Manga for this design, and I think it looks great. No blacks or greys and I think that helps the design immensely. Here are a few variations as well:
Fortunately we can put this whole Winnipeg team name nonsense to bed this weekend, when it is expected True North will annmounce the name of their team. Sadly their draft pick will be given a generic NHL jersey and cap at the NHL Entry Draft, which is also being held this weekend in Minnesota.
Back to regular programming here at Dave’s Geeky Ideas. If there is such a thing as ‘regular’ here.
One Of My Mech Concepts Was Featured On TV
My Mechs design was featured on the Global National news last night, as part of a segment trying to speculate the name of the new NHL team in Winnipeg. You’ll need to skip to the last 3 minutes of the broadcast to see the segment. I cannot embed the video here (sorry).
As you can see, the name Mechs may have made an impression, but warranted a Google search to figure out what exactly a Mech is. Clearly a sign the name will only ring familiar with a fraction of the market initially. I’m sure given a chance it would be a household name in no time! I’m quite confident a team somewhere will adopt the name, likely a baseball team based in Japan.
I only wish they used a more recent Mechs logo - that was the first one (above) and a straight-up a homage to the Jets, which explains the awkward hockey stick placement. Still, it was very cool to be featured! I’m sure the other artists who submitted ideas got a kick out of it too. Thanks to Johnny at PuckDrawn, whose contest has turned many heads.
