skinnyJM Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 (edited) I complained the last NHL season (2003-04) :( , that the teams did a "180" by wearing dark sweaters (jerseys) at home and white on the road. The tradition is white at home, dark on the road. I have noticed the change has contined this 2005-06 "pre-season". Why? Is it some sort of way to be different from the NBA? Whatever the reason, I don't like it and never will. I would have thought if the NHL were to get back to the "good 'ole days" they would have gone back to the traditional white at home, dark on the road. But I guess they think if they score more and have fewer ties, we won't care. Still disappointed. :no: Your (NHL fan) thoughts on the matter... (Edited for readability) :D Edited September 21, 2005 by skinnyjm Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
black.ops Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I heard that it was so that the home team was easier to see on the ice or something completely stupid. I'd rather have white at home and dark on the road, but for now I'm just happy that there will be a season. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555882 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverhawk Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I totally agree, I never cared for the dark jerseys as the home jerseys, it makes my brain think football and the only reason they did it is because they felt this way, the teams could wear their alternative, 3rd jerseys, or vintage jerseys more often. And to emphasis what i said earlier, I hate the dark jerseys as home and the whites as away. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I AGREE. I hate having dark jerseys at home, it just doesn't feel right. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted September 21, 2005 Veteran Share Posted September 21, 2005 hmm, weird, i didn't know it changed, but i was arguing with my friends the other day, i said white is home and dark is away. they said dark should be home, or at least that's how it was in basketball. so it shouldn't be to be different from the NBA, since this is the same i think.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
imtoomuch Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I have always thought the more colorful jerseys should be home jerseys. White is such an ugly color IMO. I like white being the away color. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch00 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 whaaat are you guys talking about? "good ole' days" ARE the dark jerseys. I dont wanna see my habs in that ugly white jersey, go back to the "good ole' das" with rocket richard where every team only had 1 jersey and thats the dark sweater... so much nicer, home town gets to see the real deal :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodcase Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 To me it doesnt matter. As long as i have my hockey back and i can sit infront of the big screen and watch the leafs. Thats all that matters to me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 the good ole days are the white jerseys, they always have been. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Favvi Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 i heard they swithced their home/away colours so that they could wear their 3rd/alternate jerseys more often, hoping to increase sales. doesnt matter to me hockey is hockey... oilers should switch back to their vintage style though :shifty: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyJM Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 I guess what I'm really trying to say is... With "free agency", "increased costs" and "rule changes" in sports, can't we keep at least one thing the same as it was in the past? :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586555990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEVER85 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 the good ole days are the white jerseys, they always have been. 586555966[/snapback] Wrong. Back in the 50's-60's, the colored jerseys were the home jerseys, just as they are now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586556763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayepecks Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I don't care if it's like the "old days", I prefer the colored jerseys much more than the white ones, and I just think it makes more sense. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586557501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluepride35 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I like the change. The dark jersey are usually much closer to the team's colors in their logos or what-not. Plus, personally, I like the Rangers' dark jerseys more than their white ones. I guess I follow the football philosophy that your team color shirt should be your home shirt. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586557740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFu84 Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 i heard they swithced their home/away colours so that they could wear their 3rd/alternate jerseys more often, hoping to increase sales.doesnt matter to me hockey is hockey... oilers should switch back to their vintage style though :shifty: 586555979[/snapback] Same here. The sale of team road jerseys and the alternates were lacking. I was a plan to hopefully up the sale on all jerseys. I honestly like the darker jerseys. Having my Leafs in Maple Leaf Blue is better than having them in white. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586557768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Color is a good thing! :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586557801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-Flex Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Often home teams would wear dark third jerseys, so road teams would be forced to bring both sets of jerseys, one for when the home team wore white, and one for when the home team wanted their third jersey worn. I really couldn't care what jersey was used, but it is hard to get used to after so many years of the white home/dark away rules. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586560800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigley0 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 In football, i think the home team choses what color they want to wear. I think they should do that for hockey. Wear white if you want, or black, or red,...or whatever. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586566596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scsgoal31 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 In football, i think the home team choses what color they want to wear. I think they should do that for hockey.Wear white if you want, or black, or red,...or whatever. 586566596[/snapback] Then teams have to drag both sets with them on road trips. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586566614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMac Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 In the good ole days the dark jerseys were the home jerseys. I think this was more of a marketing move though so that the alternates could be worn at home. Overall I like the change. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586569217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Derf Veteran Posted September 23, 2005 Veteran Share Posted September 23, 2005 I'm happy to have hockey back. The colour of their jerseys is a minor concern. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586569287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 you make a good point :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586569295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfive6 Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 The tradition is white at home, dark on the road. I have noticed the change has contined this 586555872[/snapback] actual the tradition is colour at home and whites on the road and I like that they have gone back to it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586569328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted September 24, 2005 Veteran Share Posted September 24, 2005 I think the dark at home is exponentially better. I was very happy with the descision to change it. Calgary's dark jersey is sooo much better for example. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/375011-nhl-why-the-changeagain/#findComment-586572514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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