furiousd Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 In general, I agree with the idea that every jersey looks better with a patch. Empty space on a jersey is boring. But I ran into a couple of instances where I'd rather leave my jersey patchless, because the patch just didn't belong. Here are my examples, and I know there are others out there. Post some! Or flame me. Whatever. This one is an odd oval in a field of stars. The silver and off-blue just look out of place on a jersey that otherwise only uses two primary colors. This patch looks like a bootleg sheriff's badge. On the white jersey, it doesn't even match. On the alt, it doesn't fit in the right spot. The tail on the oil drop forces it way too close to the shoulder patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant! Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Okay, you're right. Not EVERY jersey works with the patch. That might be the only one though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furiousd Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 That might be the only one though! No way. There have to be more ill-suited patches around. I notice you didn't disagree with my examples... (By the way, sell me that Leafs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIGHTNING_4 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 It might be just me but i really like the Oilers patch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob77ta Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 In my opinion, every jersey looks good with a 2000 patch or a 75th anniversary patch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furiousd Posted October 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 In my opinion, every jersey looks good with a 2000 patch or a 75th anniversary patch. I'm with you there. I could take or leave the font on the 2000 patch, but the fact that they were color matched to each team was really cool. The 75th is so classic. Hmmm. /grabs wallet //heads over to murfandpat.com Despite the sheriff's badge comment, I do actually kind of like the Oilers one I posted. I just don't think it physically fits right on the alt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggermatt15 Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I agree in that it really depends on the jersey if it merits a patch or not. I enjoy making commemorative jerseys by adding Cup patches, anniversary patches, etc, but in other cases I just leave my jerseys be. That Caps jersey is a PERFECT example of a patch not belonging on there. Some jerseys are classic and should be left the way they are - Brilliant's Leafs jersey. Think about it, way back in the Original Six era, teams didn't wear patches on their jerseys as a regular occurrence. Now it seems like a team wears a patch every couple seasons. But bottom line as far as collecting goes. It depends on the collector. If their collection is vintage jerseys, then I can see not wanting to add many patches. But if it's a team collection and there is a wide variety of styles, then adding patches is alright IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsfan26 Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 I never understood what the point of the 2000 patch was, so that one I kind of don't like. I also don't like any patch that is an advertisement for a sponsor. Luckily we don't have this in the NHL yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneIsDirty Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Don't have a good picture of it but you can see it throughout the video. The Sharks jersey looks horrible with the numbers on front, the premiere patch, and the anniversary patch underneath the sleeve numbers. Waaayyyyy too much going on! http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=77058&navid=DL|NHL|home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnothaVictim Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 As for my, I don't like patches that don't match the team colors. A good example would be the black the late 90's SC-Finals patches on the Red Wings jerseys. Also I don't like patches that are too big like the Bruins 75th Anniversary Patch. I think, everyone has a different taste and this is just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Don't have a good picture of it but you can see it throughout the video. The Sharks jersey looks horrible with the numbers on front, the premiere patch, and the anniversary patch underneath the sleeve numbers. Waaayyyyy too much going on! http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=35&id=77058&navid=DL|NHL|home anniversary patch underneath the sleeve numbers with all that crap on the jersey i am surprised the players can stand upright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furiousd Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Speaking of advertisements, does anyone know who sponsors that German team? I can't quite tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant! Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Second audio program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabinsurance Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 SAP is a software company based in Germany. They do quite a bit of sports sponsorship in Europe. They were the title sponsor for the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis for a number of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnothaVictim Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 and that's where they play, the SAP Arena this is their homepage but it's all in German http://www.adler-mannheim.de/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcdude Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 anniversary patch underneath the sleeve numbers with all that crap on the jersey i am surprised the players can stand upright I thought it looked pretty sweet. I wish they had them on both arms! I think any patch makes a jersey more unique, which in my book is better. My new favorite is an HIFK game worn which tons of sponsorship patches. Now I don't want that in the NHL, but I think patches are still a great addition to any jersey no matter where the location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flountown Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 SAP, if its the same as the American company is a huge software/inventory/business management/consultant company...pretty much any major company who has to track inventory or shipments/orders use SAP software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneIsDirty Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Here is the San Jose jersey complete with uni numbers, anniversary patch, premier patch and then alternate captains patch! Way too much going on! http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/teams/san/gallery/im:urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,ap:20050301:nhl,photo,a8036f37a13a43ba93184b0a25ba288d:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 devils did not wear a patch in the first season at the rock, did they?.......i am surprised the pens will this season. . that is normally not something you do in hockey, is that not more of a baseball thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant! Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 For the inaugural game they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 For the inaugural game they did. i see, thanks.... .....lets see what the pens do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 i wonder where heads like these come from? are all these loose crests oficial products? . hawkshead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaneIsDirty Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 i wonder where heads like these come from? are all these loose crests oficial products? . hawkshead That is the logo for the Portland Winterhawks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 That is the logo for the Portland Winterhawks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpc21 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 I'm with you there. I could take or leave the font on the 2000 patch, but the fact that they were color matched to each team was really cool. The 75th is so classic. Hmmm. I liked the fact the NHL2000 patch was color matched as well, my biggest complaint was that it was worn partially in the year 1999. I know we were gearing up for y2k and not sure we'd all make it past midnight alive, but I think that patch would have been better suited to go from Jan 1 2000 to Dec 31, 2000. I know that would be parts of two seasons, but it would make more sense to me to mark the millennium. Just my two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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