hockeyville88 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Just tweeted by Murph that Canucks Sports and Entertainment has acquired the rights to the Millionaires name, logo, and website. According to Murph we probably won't be wearing them but will maybe sell some merchandise or something like that. Remember, this is the jersey that brought us our only championship (in the PCHA)! It'll be awesome if our current team rock those jerseys Oct. 01, 2010 Canucks Sports & Entertainment is proud to announce the acquisition of ownership of the Vancouver Millionaires trademarks, including the name “Vancouver Millionaires”, the Inaugural Classic “V” logo, the Vancouver Maroons “V” and design and the web domain www.vancouvermillionaires.com. The marks had been owned by Vancouver-based businessman David John Mikl (also known by his recording artist and acting name, John Mikl Thor) for the past 33 years. Mikl had used the marks since as early as 1977, first claiming an ownership interest through his exclusive use of the marks and then officially registering them as Canadian and U.S. trademarks. For the last decade, with the help of his wife and business partner Katherine Elo, he actively pursued a retail and internet merchandise program incorporating the marks, breathing new life into an almost forgotten brand. His efforts strengthened the brand and gave it a solid place in the world of retro brand sports licensing. By acquiring ownership of the trademarks, Canucks Sports & Entertainment has enhanced its ability to tell the story of professional hockey in Vancouver. Canucks Sports & Entertainment has plans to launch a small line of Vancouver Millionaires merchandise this season, with merchandise to be available at Canucks Team Store locations and online at shop.nhl.com. The Vancouver Millionaires played in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association from 1912 through 1922 and won the Stanley Cup in 1915 against the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey Association, which later became the NHL. http://www.teamradio.ca/news/story/?id=3241 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winroba Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Breaking News: Canucks Sports & Entertainment announces acquisition of Vancouver Millionaires Trademarks. http://bit.ly/c09vuZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Great news! This should've been done years ago but I'm still very happy that the Canucks hold the trademark now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Anarchy Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Awesome news. Just drop the orca already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Oooh, which thread survives, yours or a Mods? Now that'll be interesting! Lol... HV88 is pretty territorial! lol...just kidding. Good for the Canucks, I think they'll tie it into the 40th celebrations and perhaps into a cup winning team sort of advertising or what not....good move by them....tying the past to the present. Edit - looks like you beat her/him by a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winroba Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Yeah, sorta bummed that the team is selling them now.... makes the one I own feel a lot less unique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Optimist Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Finally: truth in advertising, haha... "I got 2 tix to the nucks game, 700 bucks, step right up, two tix...to see the Vancouver Millionaires" rofl, i kid, i kid. relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Yeah, sorta bummed that the team is selling them now.... makes the one I own feel a lot less unique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 This will be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrows_Breath Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampage Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 NICEEEEEE i want them to wear those jerseys for a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampage Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 i want one of those jerseys now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdeath Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I'd buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winroba Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 What are you talking about??? It makes it more unique! Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Yeah I guess, nevermind, stupid few moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacrilage Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 What are you talking about??? It makes it more unique! Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAN_FAN_MATT Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Wow awesome, I can't wait to see the Canucks players in those jerseys and beige coloured pants and gloves ala Vancouver Giants the other year, but highly doubtful that it will be this season. Question, wasn't Jon "Thor" Mikl the previous owner to the Vancouver Millionaires trademark and rights? for those who are not familiar with local resident and former heavy metal musician Jon "Thor" Mikl, check out these links below for information. P.S you ca also check out various Jon "Thor" Mikl Youtube videos here. http://www.chartattack.com/news/62905/thor-brings-back-vancouver-millionaires http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Mikl_Thor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph. Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 I would so buy one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAN_FAN_MATT Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Wow awesome, I can't wait to see the Canucks players in those jerseys and beige coloured pants and gloves ala Vancouver Giants the other year, but highly doubtful that it will be this season. Question, wasn't Jon "Thor" Mikl the previous owner to the Vancouver Millionaires trademark and rights? for those who are not familiar with local resident and former heavy metal musician Jon "Thor" Mikl, check out these links below for information. P.S you ca also check out various Jon "Thor" Mikl Youtube videoshere. http://www.chartattack.com/news/62905/thor-brings-back-vancouver-millionaires http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Mikl_Thor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 get ready for new vintage jerseys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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