European Olympic Dreams

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Greece isn't exactly known for its ice hockey prowess, but that's the point of this theme week. We're looking at countries that did not qualify for Sochi. Alan John Herbert came up with this stripe-heavy set. It's a good look and immediately identifiable as Greek.

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Icethetics' only Portuguese reader (probably) is Diogo Ferreira and he sent in this jersey design for his home country. It's based on the uniform for a sport that's a little more popular in there — soccer. Unfortunately, I understand Portugal no longer has a national hockey team, which only played three games during its existence. But Diogo assures me there are plenty of NHL fans.

Olympic Dreams on the British Isles

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This week we're looking at concepts for nations that are not playing Olympic hockey in Sochi. Today, we head to the British Isles where Matt McElroy put together this set for Ireland. It's no surprise the Irish aren't participating. The highest they've ever been ranked by the IIHF is 40th. (And they once lost a game to Romania 22-0. A hockey game.)

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David Parkinson takes us across the Irish Sea for a set of British uniforms. The crest is a little hard to see over the chest stripe, but I like the use of Nike's new shoulder embellishments. What do you think of these two sets?

Turkish Olympic Dreams

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I'm using this International Sunday as an early launch pad for a new theme week. It's all about what-ifs. What if Team X qualified for the Olympics? What might their jerseys look like? Jake Miller gets us started with this set for Turkey.

Sunshine Stadium Series

It's clear from a recent poll of Icethetics readers, you're absolutely not interested in seeing a Stadium Series game hosted in the Sunshine Staete next season. So maybe with the help of David Parkinson, I can try to change your mind. Look at this. Wouldn't it be cool?

Philadelphia Phreak Out

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Many people don't think the Buffalo Sabres' new third jersey is well suited to them. How about to the Flyers? Brian Brideau just wanted to freak you out. I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!