Offbeat Friday

It's Friday so here's a little something to mess with your mind. Bret Kenworthy has created a series of unique concept presentations. He writes:

Over the summer, I played with some animation ideas and created these animated hockey cards. To add to the fun, I added a twist to each player's jersey.

St. Louis and Kariya's are a mash up of of new and old where Hamilton's is a combination of the Bruins and Flames jerseys.  

My plan is to create my very own 3D hockey cards through the magic of lenticular printing.

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UPDATE · Nov 21 · Bret let me know his plan has come to life! Check out his blog to see the printed versions of his 3D hockey cards.

Smoke and Fire

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Jamie Robertson resurrects the Flames' third jersey crest from the '90s on a unique grey jersey. I think this would be a fantastic alternate. How about you?

Better Bolts

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Here's another brilliant example of how the Tampa Bay Lightning could've gotten their revised "BOLTS" third jersey right. This design by Nick Burton would've been a much better option!

The V Hem

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David Kerr tackles the Vancouver Canucks today, writing:

I have always loved the idea behind the "Flying V" jerseys and just felt it was poorly executed. Putting a "V" in the hem stripes is a more subtle execution of the same idea.

Ice Cold Nordiques

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Today seems like a good day for a newcomer. Rookie concept artist Pierre-Simon Gagné makes his Icethetics debut with a new Nordiques look. He writes: 

Here is my latest concept for the (soon to be?) Quebec Nordiques. Overall "cooler" look and an implied reference to the original logo concept (blue on blue) back in '72.