MannyK 16 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 The Onion, via Freep.com By HELENE ST. JAMESFREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER Wanted to share this hilarious gem from the brilliant satirists at the Onion: Blackhawks Attempt To Find Out Why Shark On San Jose Logo Is Eating Hockey Stick. SAN JOSE, CA—Baffled members of the Chicago Blackhawks reportedly scrutinized San Jose's logo Tuesday in an attempt to determine some logical reason as to why it pictures a ferocious underwater predator eating a hockey stick. "Sharks are primarily carnivorous, so it really makes no sense for them to suddenly introduce wood to their diet," said center Jonathan Toews, wondering how a hockey stick would wind up in the ocean. "Isn't a mascot animal supposed to be in favor of hockey? Why then would he ruin a good stick by biting it in half? Also, not to get too nitpicky, but San Jose is inland, so they don't have sharks, unless the shark is bursting up through the rink, which is just unrealistic and stupid." The San Jose Sharks were reportedly just as confused by the Blackhawks logo, failing to understand what a somewhat racist representation of a Native American had to do with hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) because San Jose is tied with Pittsburgh for the cheesiest jersey logos in the NHL. Edited May 27, 2010 by Original-Six 1 puffy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 because San Jose is tied with Pittsburgh for the cheesiest jersey logos in the NHL. I mean, honestly, what is that supposed to be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Original-Six 254 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) I mean, honestly, what is that supposed to be? I forgot about that one. Make that a 3 way tie. Basically anything thing to do with animals holding hockey sticks... Edited May 27, 2010 by Original-Six 1 2guns reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram 240 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 Worst part about terrible logos is 1) Players have to wear them with pride 2) Someone is actually getting paid major bones to draw these things up 1 Original-Six reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 I still think the Hurricanes logo is right up there in ugliness. Back on topic, funny article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 I forgot about that one. Make that a 3 way tie. Basically anything thing to do with animals holding hockey sticks... I think the Bruins could make a sweet logo with a ravage bear holding a hockey stick, but then you run into the problem of changing an O6 logo. 1 Zeowingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 I've always liked the San Jose logo. I guess in hindsight, they could just have a mean looking shark without a hockey stick, but they felt like throwing a hockey reference in there. NBA has a similar thing with basketballs being put into just about every logo. Way better than the Hurricanes "rose" logo, or the Ducks "no logo". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puckpossession 3 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 I mean, honestly, what is that supposed to be? never knew that it was a bird, wtf? The Onion, via Freep.com Also san joses logo isnt bad at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 I've always liked the San Jose logo. I guess in hindsight, they could just have a mean looking shark without a hockey stick, but they felt like throwing a hockey reference in there. NBA has a similar thing with basketballs being put into just about every logo. Way better than the Hurricanes "rose" logo, or the Ducks "no logo". If you need to put a hockey stick, basketball or baseball bat in the logo so people know what it is, you're doing it wrong. 2 atodaso and Original-Six reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 I'll say this - whenever the Onion does a hockey article, they knock it out of the park (should I not have mixed sports there? ). And I've always liked San Jose's logo. *shrug* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted May 27, 2010 i think the hurricanes logo looks more like a urinal cake than a rose 1 stevieisthebest reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 i think the hurricanes logo looks more like a urinal cake than a rose its supposed to be a rose? wtf? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted May 27, 2010 no.. it's supposed to be a.. hurricane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted May 27, 2010 I'll say this - whenever the Onion does a hockey article, they knock it out of the park (should I not have mixed sports there? ). And I've always liked San Jose's logo. *shrug* My favorite one was about the 1999 Finals being replayed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) http://tiny.cc/sei5d (site keeps breaking the link so i had to do that) Edited May 27, 2010 by Lidstromboli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 I've always liked the San Jose logo. I guess in hindsight, they could just have a mean looking shark without a hockey stick, but they felt like throwing a hockey reference in there. NBA has a similar thing with basketballs being put into just about every logo. Way better than the Hurricanes "rose" logo, or the Ducks "no logo". what about the stars home jersy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 what about the stars home jersy Yeah that's pretty crappy. You know, if Chicago wasn't an original 6 team, everyone would make fun of their logo too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 952 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 I've always liked the San Jose logo. I guess in hindsight, they could just have a mean looking shark without a hockey stick, but they felt like throwing a hockey reference in there. NBA has a similar thing with basketballs being put into just about every logo. Way better than the Hurricanes "rose" logo, or the Ducks "no logo". No it is not. The San Jose logo is the most amateurish logo EVER. The only thing worse was the Ducks Disney movie logo, but at least they changed that...and San Jose Sharks never even had a movie, there logo just sucks lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pockets 9 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 (edited) they put hockey sticks in logos to remind the fans what sport they're watching Edited May 28, 2010 by pockets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 No it is not. The San Jose logo is the most amateurish logo EVER. The only thing worse was the Ducks Disney movie logo, but at least they changed that...and San Jose Sharks never even had a movie, there logo just sucks lol What logo would you suggest for a team called the Sharks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChitownWingsfan 54 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 What logo would you suggest for a team called the Sharks? But with a shark. And an SJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pockets 9 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 What logo would you suggest for a team called the Sharks? either a big bad ass dorsel fin, the jaws picture when jaws comes out of the water or BIGGER JAWS just so long as he isnt eating a stick of any sorts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted May 28, 2010 What logo would you suggest for a team called the Sharks? 2 Echolalia and Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted May 28, 2010 I think the Bruins could make a sweet logo with a ravage bear holding a hockey stick, but then you run into the problem of changing an O6 logo. Yeah, imagine if Jeremy Jacobs up and bought the Maple Leafs, and merged the two clubs into the Boston Maple Leafs... we'd be looking at something like this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites