Virginia Cavaliers

We haven't seen any college hockey concepts in a while, so how about this one from David Parkinson for the University of Virginia? The Cavaliers never looked so good.

By the way, you can see the ACHA team's actual uniforms on their Facebook page.

Their New Home

For this week's Freak Out Friday, David Parkinson takes aim at the Barclays Center — the new home of the New York Islanders — which isn't exactly the ideal setup for hockey.

Photo from New York Daily News

Photo from New York Daily News

The MLS Collection, Part 2

David Parkinson is back with the second half of his MLS hockey sweaters today. Last week, we got the Western Conference. Now, we wrap up with the Eastern Conference.

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David based his jerseys on local hockey teams, as follows:

  • Chicago Fire based on Blackhawks
  • Columbus Crew based on Blue Jackets
  • D.C. United based on Washington Capitals
  • Houston Dynamo based on Houston Aeros (AHL, 1994)
  • Kansas City Sporting based on Kansas City Scouts (NHL, 1974)
  • Montreal Impact based on Canadiens
  • New England Revolution based on Boston Bruins
  • Philadelphia Union based on Flyers
  • New York Red Bull based on Rangers
  • Toronto FC based on Maple Leafs

We're sticking with the soccer theme next Sunday, but with a completely different spin.

The MLS Collection, Part 1

David Parkinson's MLB Collection went over so well, I just had to show off his Major League Soccer hockey sweaters. Check out the Western Conference today and come back next Sunday for the Eastern Conference.

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David based his jerseys on local hockey teams, as follows:

  • Seattle Sounders FC based on Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
  • Portland Timbers based on Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
  • Colorado Rapids based on Colorado Avalanche
  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC based on Vancouver Canucks
  • Chivas USA based on Los Angeles Kings
  • LA Galaxy based on Los Angeles Kings
  • San Jose Earthquakes based on San Jose Sharks
  • FC Dallas based on Dallas Stars
  • Real Salt Lake based on Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)

What do you think of these jerseys?

The MLB Collection, Part 2

David Parkinson has been at work designing hockey sweaters for Major League Baseball teams — sweaters inspired by the local hockey franchises. Last week he tackled the American League. This week it's the National League.

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If you're curious, here's a list of what teams David based his jerseys on:

  • Arizona Diamondbacks based on Coyotes
  • Atlanta Braves based on Thrashers (1999)
  • Chicago Cubs based on Blackhawks
  • Cincinnati Red based on Cincinnati Stingers (WHA, 1975)
  • Colorado Rockies based on Avalanche
  • Los Angeles Dodgers based on Kings
  • Miami Marlins based on Florida Panthers
  • Milwaukee Brewers based on Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)
  • New York Mets based on Islanders
  • Philadelphia Phillies based on Flyers
  • Pittsburgh Pirates based on Penguins
  • San Diego Padres based on San Diego Mariners (WHA, 1974)
  • San Francisco Giants based on San Jose Sharks
  • St. Louis Cardinals based on Blues
  • Washington Nationals based on Capitals

David has more concepts like this for other sports. If you'd like to see them, let me know!