McBackup Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, higgyfan said: Nope. Graphic depiction of a local sea mammal. Also includes native artwork. Johnny Canuck is a political cartoon hero (not necessarily a lumberjack) and later turned into a WW2 hero. The Johnny Canuck iteration used by the team is a lumberjack which ties into the importance of the forestry industry and the fact that the term ‘Canuck’ is speculated to have derived originally from woodsmen. The Orca is as much a “cartoon” as Johnny is a “graphical depiction”. You’re just being pedantic about it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just1CupB4IDie Posted December 27, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 27, 2018 6 hours ago, 6string said: Time to rid ourselves of the McCaw era Orca brand jersey logo! The orca is a killer whale, from the dolphin family, making it smart, fierce AND intelligent. Check this out... "Because of their fierce reputation, orca are sometimes called the Ballena asesina ("assassin whale") by the Spanish. They were referred to as "whale killers" by sailors who witnessed their attacks on larger cetaceans, and over time this name was changed to "killer whales." and "Killer Whales are one of the fastest creatures in the sea, traveling up to 30 miles per hour" "Killer Whale brain is five times larger than a humans. They are very social, intelligent, and curious. killer whales brains that have been studied with microscopes have proven to be as structured and developed as the human brain." What better than to be a fierce predator, fast and intelligent as a hockey player? Notice the good hockey players are also intelligent...they are able to predict the play and know where to position themselves. Keep the fierce, fast, intelligent KILLER WHALE as our logo. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Yet the team went to game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Recently drafted some of the best talents in ages. Every jersey made it to the Finals for the exception of the Stick in Rink. Downhill skate shows some of the highest highs, and the lowest lows. I NEVER miss it. Sadly there is no consensus on what our jersey should be. And this argument gets revived every 6 months. If it were to be averaged I believe we're looking at a per month quota. That said Stick in rink (300 times) Edited December 27, 2018 by luckylager Want to light my phone on fire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger-Hearted Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 50 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Yet the team went to game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Recently drafted some of the best talents in ages. Every jersey made it to the Finals for the exception of the Stick in Rink. Downhill skate shows some of the highest highs, and the lowest lows. I NEVER miss it. Sadly there is no consensus on what our jersey should be. And this argument gets revived every 6 months. 46 minutes ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Hence the problem. How do you symbolize a Canuck? Calgary and Montreal already have C variants. Another one would look like we're copycats. If you look around the city there's lots of Orca references, and it's a part of our tourism. Like it or not, Orca's are as much as the BC coast as Salmon, Seagulls, Bears, and Cougars. Orca references in Vancouver are a result of desperation by the city's tourism industry. The City of Vancouver was built on the lumber industry and it's an industry that stems decades in BC history. That's why the lumberjack version of Johnny Canuck was created for the Pacific Coast/Western League Canucks. That's why the team was called "Canucks". The Orca's early years came during the Mark Messier era, which was the darkest era in Canucks history other than the mid 80's. There was the Todd Bertuzzi-Steve Moore saga and Luongo's playoff choke job years. The Stick in Rink was never given a chance to see playoff success. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindiculous Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, Tiger-Hearted said: The Stick in Rink was never given a chance to see playoff success. Yah, think how unlucky that logo was to not even see the playoffs. Definitely should not be using it. On a side note then, another unpopular opinion, I just never have liked the stick in rink logo. I'm a younger Canuck fan who has grown up with solely the Orca, but going from a non sentimental perspective, I just thought the stick in rink was really ugly and boring. The flying skate was awesome, and the Orca was awesome. I especially liked the black jerseys from back in 2005-06. Yes, I know that jersey is associated with the Messier era, but those were some pretty sweet jerseys, and most Canucks fans my age that I know agree with me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky-Winky Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 We have one of the ugliest jerseys in the league .....id rather they change em, or change the color or something, i think its the blue/green ......im not sure, but i wont buy one as i think they nasty aswell.......maybe our lovely canucks should maybe go back to the old black/orange/yellow, which seem very popular among voters who made a poll not long ago ....i just really hate out jerseys, i dont mind the orca, just the colors and it sucks everyone in the league/fans think our jerseys are fugly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 7 hours ago, 6string said: My Megna jersey is hanging in the closet, want it? trade ya for a messier jersey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rindiculous Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Dave "The Hammer" Schultz said: We have one of the ugliest jerseys in the league .....id rather they change em, or change the color or something, i think its the blue/green ......im not sure, but i wont buy one as i think they nasty aswell.......maybe our lovely canucks should maybe go back to the old black/orange/yellow, which seem very popular among voters who made a poll not long ago ....i just really hate out jerseys, i dont mind the orca, just the colors and it sucks everyone in the league/fans think our jerseys are fugly. I don't understand why people think these jerseys are ugly. I love these jersey colours more than probably any we've had in history. There's only a few jerseys in the league that I like better than the Canucks, but I think a lot of the league's fans are a bit older and old fashioned. For example, so many people love the Ottawa O jerseys. I hate them, they're ugly and old and represent how many cups they have. Their red home jersey with a sentinel on the front I think is the second best in the league behind the Colorado Avalanche home jerseys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 6 hours ago, Tiger-Hearted said: A logo is supposed to represent the team name, not the region. It was inspired by the Orca Bay ownership. In spite of the West Coast Express and Sedin eras, there has been terrible luck: 1. Ohlund's eye injury in practice. This injury hampered his offensive maximum potential. 2. Naslund breaking his leg in Buffalo in 2001 while enjoying a career year. Lost for the remainder of the season and playoffs. 3. Cloutier's 2002 gaffe vs Lidstrom in the playoffs. 4. Luongo's choke jobs and meltdowns in the playoffs. 5. Boeser crashing into the open side of the gateway to the Canucks' bench, therefore ending his season and costing him the club rookie records for goals and points and the likely, the Calder. signing messier cant forget that one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post luckylager Posted December 27, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 27, 2018 37 minutes ago, Just1CupBeforeIDie said: The orca is a killer whale, from the dolphin family, making it smart, fierce AND intelligent. Check this out... "Because of their fierce reputation, orca are sometimes called the Ballena asesina ("assassin whale") by the Spanish. They were referred to as "whale killers" by sailors who witnessed their attacks on larger cetaceans, and over time this name was changed to "killer whales." and "Killer Whales are one of the fastest creatures in the sea, traveling up to 30 miles per hour" "Killer Whale brain is five times larger than a humans. They are very social, intelligent, and curious. killer whales brains that have been studied with microscopes have proven to be as structured and developed as the human brain." What better than to be a fierce predator, fast and intelligent as a hockey player? Notice the good hockey players are also intelligent...they are able to predict the play and know where to position themselves. Keep the fierce, fast, intelligent KILLER WHALE as our logo. So you propose the team change their name from "Canucks" to "Orcas"? Can we have a referendum? It will be something like- A- No Change B- Change If voting 'B', with 1-3 in order of priority, please check your boxes in order unless you only really want change, pick one. I'm not confused, you're confused. Just pick one, two, or three. 1) Orca on a black and yellow skate riding a stick. 2) Jonny Canuck wearing black and yellow skates whilst riding an orca across a rink with a stick in it 3) A giant V with an orca jumping over it, Vancouver tattooed on the chest of Jonny Canuck (who's chopping down on the orca from above) Hmmmm... This seems familiar 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtieCanuck Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 I'm guessing it just stick in rink jerseys being used for the 50th season. It's possible they might be moving away from green and blue for the Seattle team (long shot but you never know) or just removing the 'VANCOUVER' writing that honestly was just a copy of the 'DALLAS' writing on the Stars jerseys of the mid-00s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, luckylager said: nSo you propose the team change their name from "Canucks" to "Orcas"? Can we have a referendum? It will be something like- A- No Change B- Change If voting 'B', with 1-3 in order of priority, please check your boxes in order unless you only really want change, pick one. I'm not confused, you're confused. Just pick one, two, or three. 1) Orca on a black and yellow skate riding a stick. 2) Jonny Canuck wearing black and yellow skates whilst riding an orca across a rink with a stick in it 3) A giant V with an orca jumping over it, Vancouver tattooed on the chest of Jonny Canuck (who's chopping down on the orca from above) Hmmmm... This seems familiar I prefer the johnny canuck riding the orcra while the orca bites the stick ala san jose sharks Edited December 27, 2018 by the grinder spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, luckylager said: So you propose the team change their name from "Canucks" to "Orcas"? Can we have a referendum? It will be something like- A- No Change B- Change If voting 'B', with 1-3 in order of priority, please check your boxes in order unless you only really want change, pick one. I'm not confused, you're confused. Just pick one, two, or three. 1) Orca on a black and yellow skate riding a stick. 2) Jonny Canuck wearing black and yellow skates whilst riding an orca across a rink with a stick in it 3) A giant V with an orca jumping over it, Vancouver tattooed on the chest of Jonny Canuck (who's chopping down on the orca from above) Hmmmm... This seems familiar One,Two and Three are all good choices but if I had to pick one - number one because Orcas as I found out tonight are an assassin whale. Any word with ass ( assassin ) in it twice gets my vote everytime. Edited December 27, 2018 by 6string 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Viking Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 10 minutes ago, BowtieCanuck said: I'm guessing it just stick in rink jerseys being used for the 50th season. It's possible they might be moving away from green and blue for the Seattle team (long shot but you never know) or just removing the 'VANCOUVER' writing that honestly was just a copy of the 'DALLAS' writing on the Stars jerseys of the mid-00s. Sad thing is they probably paid some designer person 6 figures to make that change... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 (edited) oh wait it gonna be johnny canuck as a hipster skinny jeans flannel shirt beard toque and with rogers across the chest instead of Vancouver Edited December 27, 2018 by the grinder oops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 11 minutes ago, the grinder said: I prefer the johny canuck riding the orcra while the orca dite the stick ala san jose sharks See, I could get down with that option, but I don't know the colour scheme. So, no. Not on the ballot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, luckylager said: See, I could get down with that option, but I don't know the colour scheme. So, no. Not on the ballot well maybe those cream colored miliionares pants oh wait white pants maybe not a good idea in case u need to loungo in the middle of a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post -Vintage Canuck- Posted December 27, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 27, 2018 If we are going to keep the Orca, I would like to see the "VANCOUVER" lettering removed and here is what it would look like: 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 7 hours ago, Tiger-Hearted said: A logo is supposed to represent the team name, not the region. It was inspired by the Orca Bay ownership. In spite of the West Coast Express and Sedin eras, there has been terrible luck: 1. Ohlund's eye injury in practice. This injury hampered his offensive maximum potential. 2. Naslund breaking his leg in Buffalo in 2001 while enjoying a career year. Lost for the remainder of the season and playoffs. 3. Cloutier's 2002 gaffe vs Lidstrom in the playoffs. 4. Luongo's choke jobs and meltdowns in the playoffs. 5. Boeser crashing into the open side of the gateway to the Canucks' bench, therefore ending his season and costing him the club rookie records for goals and points and the likely, the Calder. Right...and the current logo/uniforms were the cause of these mishaps. Thanks for the laughs. Good one. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadcanucks Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 15 minutes ago, luckylager said: See, I could get down with that option, but I don't know the colour scheme. So, no. Not on the ballot Can you add your sig to the ballot? Nothing says "Canuck" more than a couple of hosers like Bob and Doug McKenzie. Bob and Doug >>>>>>>> than current Johnny Canuck skating on his toes with a stick in his hand like he's the grand marshal for the Vancouver Pride parade. I'm going to go out on a limb and say the Vancouver Giants lumberjack would lay a serious smack down on the Canucks' Johnny Canuck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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