joesuffpaulson 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 I love the wings jerseys of course but I was thinking a cool idea for a third jersey would kind of be like the canucks vintage jerseys they use sometimes... have the the real old small red wing with just the jersey numbers and maybe use black and white colors like you were looking at an old picture of gordie howe... idk about the colors just make it really vintage looking and it would be cool to see the wings not in red every once in a while... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 I love the wings jerseys of course but I was thinking a cool idea for a third jersey would kind of be like the canucks vintage jerseys they use sometimes... have the the real old small red wing with just the jersey numbers and maybe use black and white colors like you were looking at an old picture of gordie howe... idk about the colors just make it really vintage looking and it would be cool to see the wings not in red every once in a while... I was with you up until changing the colors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Can't go wrong with a random blue third jersey, can you? 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 I think if they had any plans to ever have a third, they would of used the winter classic jersey a fee more times by now. I think that was a great jersey and it only made two appearances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted December 5, 2010 I would love the wings to use the winter classic jersey, it was so pure class. 1 GSBrooks13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 I think if they had any plans to ever have a third, they would of used the winter classic jersey a fee more times by now. I think that was a great jersey and it only made two appearances. Pretty much. Why waste money on having someone design your third when you can use one that 99.99% of your fanbase loves and you already have designed? Take off the Winter Classic patch a boom, instant third jersey, and an instant classic. You could even have a fourth jersey and flip the red and white bands (and obviously lettering/numbering colors) if you wanted it to be home colors (as most thirds are). 1 soultrain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Enh. Them not having a third jersey is sort of a testament to how classic their current jersey is now. 4 55fan, Original-Six, Jedi and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 I would say do this one with no nameplates and make it the white jersey that would be classic 2 13dangledangle and HankthaTank reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 If the URL is accurate, there are only 6 teams without 3rd jerseys, Detroit being one of them. http://www.nhluniforms.com/2010-11.html I typically like 3rd jerseys and the concept of them, and I generally do not like plain looking jerseys (which I do consider the Wings jersey), but their logo/coloring/concept just feels right with a simplistic look. I'm not going to say the jersey or logo or look is better than other jerseys, just the current concept and jersey look fit appropriately. Can't really explain why. Not any need to tinker with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 (edited) I would say do this one with no nameplates and make it the white jersey that would be classic Thirds are (generally) home alternates, though, so it would have to be dark, and those are still too close to our current home/away. Edited December 5, 2010 by Theophany Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 The winged wheel is the greatest logo in sports (Blackhawks is pretty sweet as well). I'm glad we don't have a 3rd jersey, the winged wheel is too classy to change. 1 Blaayze reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 The winged wheel is the greatest logo in sports (Blackhawks is pretty sweet as well). I'm glad we don't have a 3rd jersey, the winged wheel is too classy to change. As other teams (and our WC) jerseys have proved, you don't have to change the winged wheel in order to have a third. Also, technically speaking, the gothic D is more "classic" than the winged wheel (since the Detroit Cougars used the gothic D in the first season of the org). Just saying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 They wear the blue and gold during the Olympics. That's about as close as you get to a Wings 3rd jersey. 3 Jenny, ogreslayer and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted December 5, 2010 They wear the blue and gold during the Olympics. That's about as close as you get to a Wings 3rd jersey. What would the wings' be without it's precious swedes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 (edited) Thirds are (generally) home alternates, though, so it would have to be dark, and those are still too close to our current home/away. it wouldn't have to be a dark/why does it have to be a big departure from what we have? Edited December 5, 2010 by jollymania Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Detroit should never have a third. They already have a great jersey and have no need to experiment. Also considering they are close to the top when it comes to jersey/memorabilia sales, there is no need to try for that kind of gimmick. 1 Jedi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvilleguru 65 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 i saw one of the blue jerseys when i went to the game in atlanta. it looks even uglier in person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 If the URL is accurate, there are only 6 teams without 3rd jerseys, Detroit being one of them. http://www.nhluniforms.com/2010-11.html I typically like 3rd jerseys and the concept of them, and I generally do not like plain looking jerseys (which I do consider the Wings jersey), but their logo/coloring/concept just feels right with a simplistic look. I'm not going to say the jersey or logo or look is better than other jerseys, just the current concept and jersey look fit appropriately. Can't really explain why. Not any need to tinker with it. I thought the Wings and Devils were the only teams without a third jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 I don't think the wings should ever get 3rd jerseys. Frankly we don't need them. Our jerseys are classic and should be classic for years to come. Let teams who are desperate for fans get third jerseys so they can get people to come to their games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 If the URL is accurate, there are only 6 teams without 3rd jerseys, Detroit being one of them. http://www.nhluniforms.com/2010-11.html I typically like 3rd jerseys and the concept of them, and I generally do not like plain looking jerseys (which I do consider the Wings jersey), but their logo/coloring/concept just feels right with a simplistic look. I'm not going to say the jersey or logo or look is better than other jerseys, just the current concept and jersey look fit appropriately. Can't really explain why. Not any need to tinker with it. Was the Islanders' fish sticks guy jersey last year? I don't see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 Was the Islanders' fish sticks guy jersey last year? I don't see it. This fish sticks guy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACallToArms 270 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 I would say do this one with no nameplates and make it the white jersey that would be classic Either this one or the winter classic jersey, but I lean more towards the winter classic design. Its different enough from the traditional jersey, yet still very Red Wings. I really don't like the third jersey program myself. It just seems like a total money grab, no real thought goes into the design of any of them, and most come out hideous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 I'm a fan of the Wings' current third jersey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScubaV 1 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 The Winter Classic jersey would make a great 3rd jersey. I'm not a big fan of tradition just for the sake of tradition. A 3rd jersey that's also classic in appearance would be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted December 5, 2010 What would the wings' be without it's precious swedes They'd probably fight more without them. 2 wings1110 and F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites