It's probably because they even think the logo sucks. I don't recall saying anything about an inability to draw fans. They obviously haven't updated the for a bit but still fail to include Hartford.
That is not HA's crest. It is the logo of a blog I had never heard of before. I will have to check them out.
Why am I not surprised?!
Oh yes, a kit sponsor from across the pond is jumping onto the Whalers bandwagon. Right.
The Kraken's logo with it's negative space was inspired by the Whale's.
Yeah, that's just it...how can anyone "love", "support" and/or be a "fan" of a team that died a quarter of a century ago? All you got right now is memories from a bygone era. And that's assuming you were even alive when the Whalers were here. Seriously, I've seen kids who were born after 1997 be like "I miss the Whalers" and I'm like
The combination of green and blue is amazing if it's being worn by a Hartford hockey team. Unlike you I actually prefer originality. The Goats and HA are only using those colors as a way to pander to Whalers fans who really could care less about baseball or soccer. Why do you think the Goats have "Whalers Weekend" and invite the same old guys year after year? Because they know Whalers Nation (or what's left of 'em) will only show up if their dead team is being honored.
The Braves wore red since they were in Boston. Their dominant color is navy blue. The St Louis Hawks also used red.
To show unity and pride in the city of Atlanta unlike Hartford teams who rip off the Whalers colors just to appease a crowd who don't give two about 'em.
Welcome to the internet buttercup!
I forgot to mention, ever notice countless UConn fans on here crying about colors and logos? So obtuse.
It's going to take more than Whalers inspired branding/colors to get these folks to show up to games. They only show up when the Whalers get honored and a sweaty dude in a green whale suit makes an appearance.
Ever notice many teams use sports marketing to market their cities???
It probably failed because the logo has a blue whale instead of a sperm whale. Can't harpoon whales anymore. So sad.
(/sarcasm, before any melodramatic posters jump on me.)
Your idea of creativity is navy blue? I'm thinking your favorite ice cream is vanilla.
They use the city to market the team, not the other way around. In fact, they'll use anything they can. If they are remotely close to a desireable major city they'll align with it (hence, NY teams that are actually in NJ and the California Angels that became the LA Angels once the suburbs consumed the 30 mile divide) to imply representing the entire metropolitan area. Those that aren't close to a city, aren't thrilled with the reputation/narrow appeal of their city or can't choose in a multi-city area select names that imply regional support (NE Patriots, NY Islanders, Texas Rangers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Vikings, etc.). Note that's the region supporting the team, not the team supporting the region. I actually don't know of any team that has as a major goal of their marketing spend being promoting the city or region. Owners and teams are too self-centered for that. Marketing the city is the responsibility of the city development office and the Chamber of Commerce. They might use the presence of sports teams and other attractions as part of that marketing, but that's generally free spin-off marketing for the teams, not something significantly subsized by the owners.
Like how? Navy blue and white? Athletic has forged a new identity.