Dallas Stars Uniform Survey: First Wave
by Cole Jones on Jan 20, 2012 11:19 AM CST
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PrintIf there's one thing I've learned from talking to Dallas Stars fans since Reebok got the NHL uniform contract and came out with the "Edge Uniform System," it's that most fans generally don't much care for the current sweaters worn by our team. Admittedly, the player t-shirts are pretty slick and I own a few of them, but the design seems to translate better to a black tshirt than it does to a hockey uniform.
Most fans were upset to learn that Reebok and the Stars claimed that the previous "Star-shaped" template would not fit onto the new "Edge" uniform cut, meaning that the uniforms worn to skate the Cup around Marine Midland Arena were no longer viable options... but does that mean we have to get radical?
I've asked Stars fans, and the community here at Defending Big D, what they'd like to see in a Dallas Stars uniform design. The answers are simple. Green. Our primary logo on the chest. Traditional striping. Stars fans hate the all-gold helmet sticker from a few years ago, and they don't love the black/gold/white concept of the home jersey as a whole.
With that in mind, I came up with four different uniform designs for our Dallas Stars. Using your feedback, I plan to narrow those 4 into 2 designs, fine-tune the designs to the specifications of the community, and see if we can come up with a consensus on a single uniform set, together.
Who knows, considering the Ottawa Senators recently unveiled a fan-designed alternate sweater that was backed by their fan base, maybe we can hope for a little Gaglardi magic, and see these on the ice some day?
OPTION ONE:
Based on the current home and road template worn by the Dallas Stars, this aims to "fix" what is broken with it without throwing the baby out with the bath water. Straightens up the arm stripes, adds real waist stripes, returns the primary logo to the chest, and returns green as our primary color. A modified collar shape that isn't worn by any NHL team currently, but would evoke the more standardized U neck collars of hockey sweaters past, while retaining the ever prevalent "RBK Triangle" in the middle.
OPTION TWO:
While not primarily green, these uniforms are the RBK Edge equivalent of one of the most popular looks in Stars history. The original Dallas Stars uniforms, with a few alterations to make them fit the Reebok cut. I used a slightly lighter shade of green, so it wouldn't get lost in the black like the originals. Wouldn't Kari Lehtonen look great stopping pucks in the same sweater that Andy Moog wore? I think so.
OPTION THREE:
Sort of a modern take on the original Dallas Stars sweaters, only with a green home jersey and some added flair on the sleeves. Waist stripes that follow the hemline, so you don't get that annoying diaper look that most Reebok sweaters end up with. Actually fit in all team colors, instead of randomly throwing one of them aside, like the Stars seem to enjoy doing.
OPTION FOUR:
I went into this project with Option One as my clear cut favorite, but by the time I posted it, this won me over. I'm still torn on which one I like better, but this takes the traditional Minnesota North Stars pattern and makes it our own. I used the darker shade of green that they've used in Texas, made a white sweater that matches the green, and sharpened the edges of the shoulder yokes, to make them fit the angular nature of the crest. A modern classic that we could easily reclaim as our own.
Now, the rest is up to you. Which of these four designs would you like to see the Stars wearing, if it were up to you? Leave your comments below, and I'll use your feedback to further tweak the winning concept until it's perfect and loved by all.
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Is mixing and matching allowed?
If so, put me in the camp for the green uni from Option 4 (seems somewhat similar to the old North Stars design) and the white uni from Option 2 (loved the 1993-99 jerseys).
I also can’t help but post an image that was tweeted at Razor (and subsequently retweeted by Razor) as a third jersey mockup:
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THIS^^^^^
the Texas shaped logo should be their main logo.
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by graylikethecolor on Jan 20, 2012 11:29 AM CST up reply actions
I'm really not a big fan of the texas shaped logo. I just kind of wish they'd ditch it altogether.
Mainly because the star isn’t centered, nor is it over Dallas.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I love
the Star shaped logo and hate that it basically doesn’t exist right now.
The D is over Dallas………..
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 11:42 AM CST up reply actions
it's too clunky for me.
I know the D is over dallas.
I just don’t like the star being over BFE Texas, otherwise known as San Angelo.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
That could be a good alternate but definitely not as the main logo
"The Dallas Cowboys announced they have released Jerry Jones."
Well,
I am in San Angelo right now, born and raised. LOL
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 11:49 AM CST up reply actions
uhhhh.... whoops. lol
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
It is
in the middle of BFE, but it’s an Oasis in the desert. Yes, let’s just agree on that so I don’t get depressed.
I’ve just always thought the logo looked cool, used to have a hat with it on the front until it got covered in barf.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
yeah, anything out in the west is pretty much isolated
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
Which isn't that bad
when you’re used to driving 3-4 hours to get to DFW/Austin/San Antonio.. San Angelo beats Mid/Ode and Abilene all day long at least. Worth not having anxiety inducing traffic. Hate that we have crappy cell data coverage and can’t go to more Stars games.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 11:58 AM CST up reply actions
And the Star
isn’t over Dallas, but it’s centered unless you don’t consider the western half as part of Texas, which obviously you don’t..haha
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 11:50 AM CST up reply actions
no, it doesn't count.
It’s Mexico’s hat.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
My grandmother's grave...
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I concur...
Works as a shoulder patch, but not as a main logo.
by Dallas_Stars74 on Jan 20, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
ill take option #2
but give me two alternate jerseys with a white texas logo on the black jersey and a green texas logo on the white jersey…its a look the stars have NEVER had before. we need our main logo on jerseys but as a fan with every jersey in stars history, lets mix up the options
GO STARS!
Nice third one?
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 20, 2012 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
I like the Texas logo as a 3rd jersey...
but this looks like the Buffalo jersey when we beat them in the Stanley Cup, with green instead of red. Put a Buffalo head in the center and it would be spot on.
Are you trying to comfort the Sabres by paying tribute to their jersey’s gone by? JK! I think this look is too 90’s.
by fivefourfighting on Jan 20, 2012 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
I would be happy with 1, 3, 4 or The White Texas mockup above
But I think all of them would approach nirvana with the simple change of the collar to a lace up. Tell me Option 3 wouldn’t be the bee’s knees with a laceup ala STL or MIN.
Actually I think the White Texas above has a distinctive enough collar that flows with the sleeves to leave it alone, but your 4 mockups all could benefit from some useless string!
i like the the focus on GREEN... but...
the main logo should be the Texas Logo. it looks good and is something new.
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by graylikethecolor on Jan 20, 2012 11:30 AM CST reply actions
I like them in the order of 4,1,2,3 but all of them would be better than the current jerseys.
I dont really like the angle on the yoke of 4 though, much prefer the rounded sytle. If its not too much trouble Id like to see a mockup based around the Texas Stars third jersey.
Exaclty....
all of these are far and away better than what we currently have. Even if I have to pick one of the 4, their all favorites.
It’s just that 3 is favorite. It’s more favorite. 4 is still favorite, but not as much. But still, if you say you don’t have 3? That’s okay, 4’s favorite anyways.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
the sad thing is i have seen dozens of Dallas Stars concept jerseys (even created a few) and Ive probably only seen a few nonjoke concepts that would not be a drastic improvement over the current set.
Maybe we could add the mooterus as the shoulder logo?
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
2
Maybe 3 without the arm stripes. I wouldn’t mind the Texas logo being an alternate. Got to keep the primary logo IMO.
3 or 4 are my favorites.... it's a tough choice.
I don’t like option one because it throws out black completely. I actually like 3 because of the black it has on top. Makes it a bit more “fearsome.”
If you threw some loop ties on the front of the collar for #4, that would be my favorite by far.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
Haven't we had enough black for a while? :)
I prefer #4 over #3. #3 may be my 2nd choice. I don’t know that I consider black to be an absolute necessity to the color scheme though.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
but what happens in 2 years when everyone says,
“WE NEED MORE BLACK!!! WHERE’S THE BLACK??!”
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I think most of their skates have some black on them.
And many of their sticks too. I think that’s plenty.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
Plus
there is a little black on that mock up on the LOGO ITSELF and the #‘s. If it’s that important add a thin strip of black on the arm and bottom jersey stripes, or replace the green in the middle of the stripes with black. I like it how it is though. Clean, classic, and green.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 1:51 PM CST up reply actions
that's why I like #3
it’s got more than just a stripe of black.
I know we’re tired of all black jersey’s, but I don’t want to go too far in the other direction and remove it completely.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
They also have black stick tape too.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
The ice is white too.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
Exactly.
That’s why we need more green in the white jersey.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
wow
they are all really good. The only thing is why don’t you have arm #‘s and the alternate logo on all the shoulders? Maybe wouldn’t work on 4 but the rest for sure. Based on that stuff missing,
1,2,3,4
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 11:45 AM CST reply actions
You could fit the texas logo on #4 without a problem. It's on #1, and it has the same yoke as #4.
I think i’d like it added on the #4 set.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I've changed my mind to
1,4,2,3
I don’t mind having very little black. Most teams seem to use black as the primary color. Would be nice to look different.
Heck, would be nice to use green pants with the white jerseys…NYR look great using pants that aren’t black. And green helmets.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
They are all great.
This is why I am holding back from buying another jersey this year, since I know new stuff is coming.
"The Dallas Cowboys announced they have released Jerry Jones."
I was going to wait, but I promised Nystrom i was getting his jersey for my birthday.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
#1 for me.
Gotta have that primary logo, and nothing too crazy. They can get crazy with a Texas logo for an alternate. And from Heika’s blog…..
Are the Stars working on an alternate jersey, like so many other teams around the league have? If so I’d like to make a suggestion: More Green!
They are…and they know.
The desire for a green jersey might be the request the team gets most consistently (some would say relentlessly).
"That must be the Dallas Stars version of the shocker. You don't expect that on the other end!" Razor after Grossman went end to end
by James on Bass! on Jan 20, 2012 11:47 AM CST reply actions
I LOVE the green and it needs to come back now.
"The Dallas Cowboys announced they have released Jerry Jones."
My vote would be 4, slighty ahead of 1
I like both of them though for the striping and use of the colors.
How about we pick one of the above designs
And put a random animal that has nothing to do with the Stars on the alternate jersey? lol
"The Dallas Cowboys announced they have released Jerry Jones."
I was entirely torn between 1, 2 and 4.
Ended up going with 4, although I would add the Texas logo as a shoulder patch. That said, I also wouldn’t be opposed to using set 1 as our mains and then the white from set 4 as our alternate.
I in no way want to see the Texas logo used as our primary. There just isn’t much to it; it seems like it was made to be a secondary logo.
Not
much too it is the classic way of major league sports logo. Having the logo with words is the way of the minor leagues. I like our regular logo because it’s what we’ve always had but If both were just introduced today I’d go with the Texas logo for sure.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions
Dang
4 is taking over, VOTE 1!! I like 4 but I just think “St. Louis Blues” with a color change.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 12:00 PM CST reply actions
oh what do you know.
you only registered with this site today so you could vote.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I really like these from the fan post survey
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/dallasjersey3wipgreenso.jpg/
Those are friggin sharp!
"That must be the Dallas Stars version of the shocker. You don't expect that on the other end!" Razor after Grossman went end to end
by James on Bass! on Jan 20, 2012 12:13 PM CST reply actions
Like
version 3 here but better.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 12:18 PM CST up reply actions
These are my favorites by far!
Lotsa green with some black…all of our colors present, with the corner numbers on the front and the Texas shoulder patch…..Sweetness from the South!
"That must be the Dallas Stars version of the shocker. You don't expect that on the other end!" Razor after Grossman went end to end
by James on Bass! on Jan 20, 2012 2:27 PM CST up reply actions
vote for these
Sharp looking with the lots of green
by BigTex_BillsFan on Jan 20, 2012 3:22 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I like these A LOT
Like the black lower sleeves that merge into the black gloves. And the black shorts with Dallas on them. I’m also liking how the lower black section on the sweater blends to the pants and minimizes the ‘diaper’ effect some of the edge sweaters have.
Their simple but great looking
by can we get hatcher back on Jan 20, 2012 4:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
The best jerseys
fit that description..They are simple but not at all boring.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 4:27 PM CST up reply actions
1ST Choice is # 1
2ND Choice is # 4
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Jerry the GM…if we could only find a way to get rid of that guy…
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4 and 1 are my favorites
With a slight edge for number 4. Just add in the shoulder patches, and I think we have a winner IMO.
by Erok79 on Jan 20, 2012 12:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I'm
kinda surprised 2 isn’t doing better..thought people liked the original Stars jerseys. I’m leaning towards 1 then 2 now. I want a very traditional hockey jersey look. Four iss nice but the shoulders are too former St. Louis jersey-y.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
#4 just barely over #1
I think the strips on the shoulder for #4 should roll around though, instead of just stopping.
Final order, 4, 1, 3, 2.
I know 2 is the “original look,” but I hate having black and white be the primary colors and leaving green to just be an accent.
Somehow I don't feel like this would be appropriate.
Especially since you guys wouldn’t be allowed to vote for me.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
That wouldn't even be fair....
Taylor would win by a land slide!
"That must be the Dallas Stars version of the shocker. You don't expect that on the other end!" Razor after Grossman went end to end
by James on Bass! on Jan 20, 2012 1:16 PM CST up reply actions
Chose #4..
But I don’t really care. Anything is better than the ones we have now. I’m sure Lites/Gagliardi have at least brushed on the idea of changing the jerseys because….yeah…
I feel like adding laces on the collar area like the penguins/rangers do would be a great touch as well. If not for the regular jerseys, perhaps for the alternate.
I say
Option 3. Much like the jerseys before the lights went out.
As long as they get rid of the word mark and the front numbers, I'm fine
I’d like to see 4 in kelly green and with a “D” crest, though
It kind of reminds me of a high school jersey
I guess the D on the chest like that just seems like a Varsity HS team to me. I do like the D logo, but maybe on the shoulders, with the classic Stars logo on the chest.
Throw that D logo on the shoulders of set #3
and I think it’s a perfect fit.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
And just when I thought...
nothing could be worse than the M-word design you go and come up with something like this and totally blow the current standard of jersey abominations right out of the water…
worst.thing.ever.
that is all…
Not a fan of it either.
Not saying we should forget our roots, but that was Minnesotas thing, I want us to keep doing our own thing.
by Yourethebestbellows on Jan 20, 2012 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
i think he means the mooterus.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I went with Option 1, but...
all those options are forgetting the Design that Reebok and the Stars chose, where it simply has the word “DALLAS” on the front. I don’t mean to say I like the design, but you have to consider it in an honest and real jersey discussion! I’m with you, that it’s looks really good as a t-shirt, but not as a jersey!
Every design with a (dark) green jersey and some gold would be good for a new Stars Jersey design!
by Alex from Germany on Jan 20, 2012 12:56 PM CST reply actions
I'd go 3, 1, 4, 2.
I’d really like to get away from black as a dominant color, go back to the green. But frankly, these are all so much better than the current, it’s ridiculous.
by WingnutInStarsCountry on Jan 20, 2012 12:57 PM CST reply actions
#1 or #4
The only change I’d make is to add the number on the front-right chest like they do with the current alternate jersey.
Either way, i really want the sleep-inducing black jerseys to go away.
My knee jerk was #1 but after looking at them for a minute I actually prefer #4 the most.
Simply because I want more green in the white away jersey. #1 might actually be my first choice if the white version had a bit more green in it. It’s too much like our current jersey. I like the idea of an almost all green jersey though.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
The more I look
The least I like four. Just doesn’t look right. Derivative and tacky. Too busy.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
I agree
I’m not a fan of the shoulder stripes.
"That must be the Dallas Stars version of the shocker. You don't expect that on the other end!" Razor after Grossman went end to end
by James on Bass! on Jan 20, 2012 2:00 PM CST up reply actions
+1
It screamed SJ, in which I then immediately vomited. Option #1 please!
by Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon on Jan 20, 2012 2:22 PM CST up reply actions
Voted 4
But now I’m thinking 1.
Too much going on in the shoulder area of No. 4.
Defending Big D's "Official" Western New York Representative
Re-Brand
I wouldn’t be opposed to a re-branding. Keep the colors but update the logos.
Anyone of these would be better then what we have now...
And also…I want the “North Stars” as a third jersey…I dont care what anyon else thinks…thats just me.
"Only the dead have seen the end of war" Plato
Totally agree
I understand wanting a new identity, but without the North Stars the Stars may have never existed. Tie it in a little at least. After all, the greatest Stars player in history was a North Star first.
Defending Big D's "Official" Western New York Representative
Thx Bro...thats what have trying to say all along. ;)
+1
"Only the dead have seen the end of war" Plato
i guess you guys don't remember when the Tennessee Titans tried that.
They played the Houston Texans, and wore the old Oilers stuff.
It was sad, pathetic, and no one in Tennessee liked it.
I’m the same way. I know the club came from minnesota. that’s fine. I’ve got nothing against that. But what I want to celebrate is what makes the team special to US. Not what made it special to people in minnesota. No Northstars logo for me. (Now, I would be okay with the D logo. It’s a play off the North Stars, but is changed to represent where we are now.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
Sorry, I disagree...
I am from Mn Originally, but have live in Tx now longer then i was born and raised in Mn….I like the North Stars Jersey and would love to see it used again…on occasion.
"Only the dead have seen the end of war" Plato
If it's a play off of the old Northstars jerseys
but not a replica, then I would be okay with it.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
Whats so wrong using the same one? We do own the rights...Right?
I like it..:)
"Only the dead have seen the end of war" Plato
cuz you're from minnesota, haha
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I agree with this
Bringing the original North Stars jersey back wouldn’t make sense. My idea was to marry the two together. Keep the color scheme, change the logo.
Defending Big D's "Official" Western New York Representative
I totally agree. I have never liked the idea that you keep the history of the team when you moved states.
This has a particular sore spot for me. Being from Baltimore, there is no greater shame in the NFL than having the professional football team from Indianapolis wearing the uniform from a Baltimore Colts team that was a part of the “Greatest Game Ever Played.” I was five year old when they moved but it’s still stayed with me over the years. I even heard that in the HOF they have some kind of representation of Johnny Unitas with the words “Hero of Indianapolis” underneath. Complete and total blasphemy. They still do not announce Indy’s team name in Ravens Stadium. In my opinion if a team moves the name should change (even if it’s slightly like ours) and the history should stay with the city. And why would a Tennessee Team care anything about the Houston Oilers history. Now Houston probably cares a great deal so shouldn’t they keep it? Just my opinion but while I appreciate the North Star history I don’t agree with a total remake of their jersey. I know we have carry over fans from Minnesota but the history should belong to Minnesota. I agree though, if you wanted to change the logo and make it Dallas as a throwback jersey I wouldn’t have as much of a problem with that.
"I know the last couple of years have been especially hard for Stars fans. To all of you: First let me say thank you for your patience and support, and please know that the uncertainty is now over." -- Tom Gaglardi
I fully agree with this
When a team moves, the history or a team stays in the original city. The new city gets to forge a new history with the team. That means forging a new identity – logos, uniforms, etc… all need to reflect the new location as much as they need to pay homage to the hold. The Stars do this and do it well. A new logo and color scheme was used in Minnesota for the 91-93 seasons, so there was no real history there with Minnesota… which is why I feel it was ok for them to be used in Dallas.
Carpe diem!
I always wondered why the NFL never fixed that
When the Browns moved, the NFL kept the Browns name and saved it for the next Cleveland Franchise. I guess the NFL wasn’t too happy with the State of Maryland at the time of the Colts move, since they were threatening to imminent domain the team as state property, but still..that franchise should have chosen another name when they arrived in Indy.
I chose 4
I also like #1 a lot, mainly because it was the alternate Texas logo on the shoulder, and I love that logo. But there’s no black in that design, and I think we need some black.
So #4 is my vote.
Liked #1 the best at first, but #4 won due to the added green on the white jersey
I’d like to see the Texas logo added on the shoulder or sleeve or somewhere but keep the big Star on the front. Pants should be black for the green jersey and green for the white jersey.
Makes me happy this is a topic and could eventually become reality
I'd vote...
For home option 3 and away option 4. I really think the Stars need a logo change-up with the new ownership, like what Cuban did for the Mavs. I’ve never liked how the Stars logo looked on hats and shirts.
by LittleBallOfHate on Jan 20, 2012 2:19 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I like #2, personally
Love the original jerseys. I like 4 quite a bit, too, but it’s not enough like the N-Stars redone, and too much like the Blues…
I don’t mind #1, but I really want the Stars to get away from the current template. If they use it, they should at least do more with it. The one colour with the stripes on the arms just doesn’t work for me, and I’d like to see either the arm-bands and lower sleeves in different colours with something done to the bottom of the jersey, or a new (or old) look entirely. The current template is too boring (sorry Razoire!), even though I’ve come to like it over the past couple of years.
BWFC + Dallas Stars = <3
Option #1 please!!
I love the all green sweater! Ive been waiting for a true all green stars jersey my whole Stars life!
by Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon on Jan 20, 2012 2:24 PM CST reply actions
Love no.3
I like the way the green blends in with the black shoulder trim and the gold trim, while there, doesn’t overwhelm the scheme.
I think
the bottom and shoulder stripes don’t look right together on #3.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 2:28 PM CST up reply actions
The white jersey...
has some matching issues that can be fixed (specifically the order of the bottom trim), but the dark jersey I really like. The black shoulder trim goes well with the black bottom trim and somewhat mutes the green (so we don’t end up looking like parrots on ice) that’s what sold it for me. In the others the gold is either too loud (1 and 4) or completely absent, as in no.2.
by Dallas_Stars74 on Jan 20, 2012 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
i like 1 and 4
i wouldnt mind seeing the actual logo get tweaked a bit. I know theres a few of us who are and always have been bugged by the star not being symetrical. maybe switch up the color scheme like they did on this hat:
i also want the shorts to have stars on them like the ones in minny did. maybe it could go " DALLAS " vertically on each side
I voted for #1
I’d want them, with the green uni from #4 being our third jersey. It was really hard not to vote for #2 though, I love those old jerseys.
by imacdane on Jan 20, 2012 2:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Also I want them to go back to having Dallas on the pants
Once we get the “Dallas” off our jersey, that is.
by imacdane on Jan 20, 2012 2:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
THIS!
It’s just so sharp and clean, I love it!
When you pull on that jersey, you represent yourself and your teammates. And the name on the front is a heck of alot more important than the one on the back! Get that through your head!
Blechhh!!!...
Sorry, but NO! Too busy and too tacky….especially with that ‘D’ and those stars on the pants.
by Dallas_Stars74 on Jan 20, 2012 3:00 PM CST up reply actions
i could do without the stars on the pants.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
Exactly. This would be a great third jersey.
or one for our winter classic game against Minny.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
No...
…it can’t be a jersey, period! :D
by Dallas_Stars74 on Jan 20, 2012 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
Pants look like boxing pants.
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 20, 2012 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
or...
something a WWE wrestler would wear.
by Dallas_Stars74 on Jan 20, 2012 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
That also. =)
Trevor Daley is my cup of tea.
by Henri Muroke on Jan 20, 2012 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
Unfortunately...
Those won’t fit on the reeboks.
"That must be the Dallas Stars version of the shocker. You don't expect that on the other end!" Razor after Grossman went end to end
by James on Bass! on Jan 20, 2012 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
I've
never understood. Why, since the jersey is just colored fabric using submlimation, not even different pieces with different colors.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
the size of the jerseys are completely different.
I threw on my old school modano jersey the other day, then put on my new Nystrom one. The formatting is all different.
"He punched the highlights out of her hair.... He punched the HIGHLIGHTS out of her hair!!!" -- Young Neil
I've
yet to wear an EDGE jersey. Hate how they look though.
by StarzenheimerSchmidt on Jan 20, 2012 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
Small change on #4
I chose #1, but would have chosen number four had it not been for the white shoulders.
How about making them black?
Whoa - those are some awesome mockups!
In order I like 3,4,2,1 – but in truth, I like all of them. What I think would be really awesome would be to see Option 3 or 4 used as the home/road set and then the black sweater from Option 2 used as our 3rd jersey. Doing it that way would allow the team to wear something fresh and also have a throwback to the early days in Dallas.
For those that want a nod to the Minnesota days – aping the design wholesale and changing the N to a D is not the way to go about it. We don’t want to bludgeon everyone with the North Stars-ness of it all. Option 4 is a far more subtle way to pay homage to the North Stars while still maintaing the aura of the Dallas Stars.
Carpe diem!
My input
before I read comments and get all confused! lol
I was debating between #1 and #4. I think I like the dark best in #1, but the white better in #4. In #1 the white is just too much white. I like the wider/bolder stripes and color on the shoulders in #4 on the whites. Conversly, in the dark I like more green without the white on the shoulders. I also like getting the Texas logo on that one and the kind of throwback collars.
Also, I wish the NHL would go back to home whites and visitors in their colors. It’s nice to see the other teams colors when they visit. Now every game is the same with the visitors in a white sweater. I know why they switched … to help sell more sweaters (the third sweater). But from a fan perspective I would like to see the different colors when I go down to AAC.
#3 as a kit
If we can pick and choose, I’d go with Green from #1 and White from #4.
North Stars themed third is a must!
# 4 is the best, closely followed by #1, then #3, then #2.
- would be fantastic if the white and black areas were swapped (making the shoulders black rather than white) and if the secondary logo was stuck up there as the shoulder crest.
OR
If the shoulders on #1 were black rather than green. That’d look awesome too.
That being said, you made some very nice jersey mock ups. I will love having green as the home jersey.
by Travis Drybread on Jan 20, 2012 4:40 PM CST reply actions
If the shoulders on #1 were black rather than green. That’d look awesome too.
That’s pretty close to Option 3…. Just sayin…
Carpe diem!
I suppose they'd be more similar at that point with them both having black shoulders
but Option 1 with just that section changed to black would look way better than Option 3 does currently.
by Travis Drybread on Jan 20, 2012 6:37 PM CST up reply actions
no idea where that 1. section came from.
should be #4 would be fantastic….yada yada.
but now that I look at it at home….#4 looks really good with the white shoulders too.
by Travis Drybread on Jan 20, 2012 6:38 PM CST up reply actions
Go Stars!
Home: Green Jersey posted by Starzenheimer Schmidt
Away: Option 1 White Jersey
3rd Jersey: Option 4 (either for home and away)
Go Stars! +1
I would have the green be the dark hunter green the old ’99 jerseys had though!!! :)
one thing i don't want to see
this team isn’t the dallas north stars, and if the new ownership wants to move into the future, changing the jerseys to something like 1 or 4, which to me look like the old minnesota jersey with except with norm green’s logo instead of the N.
i voted for two, but for the same reason, i don’t really like the idea of going to an old look, but I do love the idea of wearing those on an occasional throwback night. The main reason, however, that i pick 2 out of those options is that they maintain the traditional dallas stars color scheme instead of reverting it back to the old north stars colors.
if you took something like set number 1, but used the traditional dallas green and black from the star pattern CCM sets and from set 2, that would be ideal. the solid green can easily be a third sweater.
STOP MESSIN WITH THE DAMN SYMBOL !!
For one, the ST/\RS symbol has to be on the chest, period. None of this Texas state symbol or modified D’s with a star on it or any crap like that.
Out of the jerseys posted, #3 is by far the worst and it should be scrapped right now. So down to the other three. #4 is obviously trying to replicate the old North Stars unis – and they look decent, but there’s just something off about them. The white shouldn’t have the shoulder work on it if theyre trying to replicate the old unis though.
The 2nd one we know well, and again they are nice, but I think it still just doesnt hit the mark with the whole “need for green” movement. We have to hit the nail on the head here and those dont.
The first ones were my initial favorite, but I still cant decide between them or #4. Honestly the posted by anonemoose with the full player uniform in the green are the best. Theyre bang on to the North Stars early-late 80s unis and hit the nail right on the head with the whole retro theme. Thats a uniform/jersey that even fans of other teams would be tempted to buy – that’s when you know you have a winner, when other fans say “Daaamn those are awesome.” The only thing that needs to be changed is again the ST/\RS symbol needs to be on the chest instead of some jazzed up D or anything else.
What about these jerseys with that entire uniform ?
Does anyone else remember...
…when the move was announced in early 1993 that there were preliminary plans to call the team the “Lone Stars,” but the timing of the move didn’t give enough time to make the proper and needed logo changes for the first season (I guess the Jets proved that wrong), so the team proceeded with the simpler “Stars” with the thought of revisiting the name for the 94-95 season? I wish that initial proposal had gained more traction.
The shade of green..
The shade of green on options 3 and 4 is hideous. It looks minor league. I think if we go green, we go green, not some abyssmal pine color. Awful. If that’s the road we’re traveling to, then maybe let’s just go with red, white and blue already.
I really like the one with the D Star logo. Looks great! But as a third, and then just stick with option 1 for the others. maybe change the striping on the sleeves a little and again, go with GREEN, not tree green. Even do socks like the Russian team had in the WJHC.
Agree- sort of
I like your thoughts on the shades of green, I just dont ever want to see the red white and blue scheme, or any other for that matter.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see something similar to the Texas Stars alternate as the template for the Dallas road sweater.
Meh..
Those are too boring. Not enough unlike what we have now
They’re basically the shoulders of option 4 road sweaters, with a diagonal application of the option 4 home lower sleeves rather than just the stripes and white lower sleeve …. and already in production by Reebok which is always a big plus when getting them done on time. They were well received in Cedar Park which just looks more and more like a test marketing plan. The thing is that there isn’t a dark version in the wild yet. Something along the lines of option 1 or 4 homes go well as with the Texas Stars alt as the road.
Couple them with a NorthStars 81-88 green throwback alternate and call it a day.
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