Olympic Spirit, Part II
This is an extension of Thursday's post. Concept art has just been flying in over the last couple of days and some of it is pretty awesome!
 Glen Cuthbert |
Glen put together this blast from the past. Call me crazy, but this would be an awesome alternate jersey. Much better than the U.S.'s New York Rangers-based third. Plus, that's just a great all around crest. Where has it been all these years? |
  Matt Marczel |
While we're on the United States, Matt is looking for a return to something a little more recent. Personally, I think USA Hockey needs a new logo. |
  Jared LeBlanc |
Jared has put together concepts for several countries, including this Canadian one I really like. The black goes away, as it should, and another shade of red is added for contrast. I'm not sure so about the alternate jersey. May be a little too red. That's Russian territory, right? |
 Jared LeBlanc |
Now, I take back what I said yesterday about Elias' Swiss design. Nothing against it, but this is just too cool. At first glance, it may seem plain — which is what I accused the current Swiss jerseys of being — but really take another look. That's just a really sharp design. |
 Jared LeBlanc |
The only one of Jared's concepts I'm not crazy about is this one. Sweden arguably has the best jerseys in this year's tournament, but I feel like this re-imagining takes away from that. |
I've still got more artwork waiting in the wings. Keep checking back for updates!
As promised, I've got more international concept art to share with you this evening as we all enjoy the U.S. and Canada here in the prelims. As I write this, they're getting the second period underway.
  Jared LeBlanc |
The prolific Jared LeBlanc didn't leave out the United States in his collection of Olympic-flavored uniform artwork. Here's his set with a dark blue third jersey. I don't care much for the USA Hockey logo — and I'm glad to see it's nowhere to be found at the Vancouver Games... |
  Eric Westhaver |
...But I do like the U.S. shield used in 1976. Eric Westhaver has worked up full uniform designs not just for the U.S. and Canada but pretty much every other team in these Olympics. So rather than displaying them all here, I'd recommend you check out his online gallery. He's got a lot of uniform designs on display, including alternate jerseys, for all 13 countries represented in Vancouver. He's even included his player template for anyone interested. |
 Matt McElroy |
Now for something a little different. China may not have fielded a men's team this year but that hasn't stopped Matt from thinking outside the box and submitting this design. Very cool sleeve design and interesting to see the player's number on his pants. Certainly something I've never seen before. |
  Brendan Anderson |
Kazakhstan didn't qualify for the 2010 Olympics either but Brendan has put together this rather unique design based off the national flag. It's actually pretty cool. When was the last time you saw a hockey uniform in those colors? (And don't tell me about the Seals unless you can prove you went to a game.) |
Keep the concepts coming. I'll continue posting Olympic-themed artwork throughout February!