Category: Hockey

  • Wanna See a Lot of Jerseys?

    I have a lot of jerseys. No, really, I have counted them. I have a lot. I’m not bragging or anything, I just like jerseys. Not like this guy. I’m assuming he owns them all. I thought I was obsessed, but now I feel very healthy. Seriously, take a minute and click on that link.…

  • The AHL Continues to Boggle Minds

    Three new jerseys on the AHL front. Let’s start with the Toronto Marlies: Simple, basic, and falls roughly in line with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Good job. Next, the Springfield Falcons: Aside from keeping the (stupid) talons on the sleeves, a decent effort. Better luck next season. And finally, the Philadelphia Phantoms: Wow. Nice one.…

  • Peoria Does Us No Favors

    The AHL rollout continues, and here is the latest monstrosity, courtesy of the Peoria Rivermen: My impression from this? Meh. But wait, there’s more… Let’s break this one down. Socks – Not bad Jerseys – Meh Pants – Wha? Jersey with Pants – Holy Crap, That Sucks!!!!! So, now that I see this, when I…

  • Minor League Mascots

    Mascots never get any respect. That guy in a suit keeps the kids entertained, get treated like a well loved plus toy, and have to toss t shirts to business people acting the fool. All in all, I’ms ure they would rather be doing something else, like reading Tolstoy. Now imagine what it’s like for…

  • PSA: Try Before You Buy

    This is just a reminder from you friendly neighborhood Tapeleg. Before you go putting your money on the barrel-head for a brand new NHL RBK EDGE jersey (that sure is a lot of capital letters), remember that the new jerseys are going to fit a lot different than the old ones. While that may seem…