sifty 1 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 search on Instagram, you can see a sneak peak there. It is a CCM sign that would have been at a trade show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo10 323 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 I think marketing to kids is a great business decision. The problem I see with the Jetspeed name is you're probably limiting yourself to the under 10 age group. Now if that kid makes a switch to Tacks or Ribcor, youre good.How many teens will refuse to even consider trying the skate on because the name sounds childish? With the chirping culture that has developed in youth hockey, kids aren't going to risk being taunted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 I think Warrior already proved that ridiculous names have little to do with product sales. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGraz15 53 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 Kind of like how Bauer ditched the Vapor line they carried over from Nike? Oh, wait.So was the original Bauer Vapor 8 skate named after a Nike product line? If so, I did not realize that.And if is, why did Bauer not keep changing the name a la CCM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boo10 323 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 I think Warrior already proved that ridiculous names have little to do with product sales.Warrior doesn't sell skates and they're what, #3 or 4 in stick sales? What about their protective? (Doesn't sell as well as it should). Warrior is not a shining example of good marketing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neo5370 132 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 Warrior doesn't sell skates and they're what, #3 or 4 in stick sales? What about their protective? (Doesn't sell as well as it should). Warrior is not a shining example of good marketing.Shot themselves in the foot with years of porn references, tribal tattoo inspired graphics, and bedazzled dragons. Traditionalists never took them seriously and maybe never will. The majority of hockey players are traditionalists. It's an uphill battle which is too bad b/c I actually like some of their newer products. Their best bet is to get the younger generation hooked that wasn't around during the nipple-grip era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bthompson1286 5 Report post Posted January 23, 2015 I think Warrior already proved that ridiculous names have little to do with product sales.the kronik and nut hut come to mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooah4 12 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 the kronik and nut hut come to minddon't forget the johnson stick and glove....nipple grip,etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syinx 139 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Anyone know what socks Shawn Matthias appears to be sliding over his socks in this video at the 0:33 mark? http://youtu.be/uzWQliaoxes?t=33s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 All Star jerseys didn't look as bad when worn.He's just sliding his sock down over his shin pad. He already has his socks hooked on his garter belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amiroo39 121 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 I understand the golf reference and the cross-marketing opportunities that it brings. I just think a CCM Jetspeed skate sounds like something a five year old would wear. Maybe the toe caps should have eyes and teeth painted on them, like something from Pixar!At least Burner or Rxx would be less offensive.And I quote: "the only way to reach jetspeed is with our rocketframe". CCM is a heritage brand and I'm not digging these names and terms..Warrior nipple grip was awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 962 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 All Star jerseys didn't look as bad when worn..Anyone who says these are too ugly must be forgetting the year the ASG game jerseys had collars. I like the scheme, the chrome shield I could take or leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 699 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 the chrome shield I could take or leave.That's what stands out the most to me. The color's fine for the jerseys, a little overdone, the go to color of a lot of so so designers in every field over the last 5-years, but it's fine. It's just a shame they didn't just own it and put that color into the logo, make it fully electric. Also, if you're going to use electric green, give the patterning on the shirt either some electricity or go the opposite route and do some classic pattern with the "in" color. It's just such a half sous-vided job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syinx 139 Report post Posted January 25, 2015 All Star jerseys didn't look as bad when worn.He's just sliding his sock down over his shin pad. He already has his socks hooked on his garter belt.Do you know what brand socks he's wearing? That material looks a look more meshy than the Reebok Edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingofnooyork 30 Report post Posted January 25, 2015 Nash rockin the APX2 Shin Guards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS222 23 Report post Posted January 25, 2015 Nash rockin the APX2 Shin GuardsCouldn't find a picture of it, but Nash is wearing the full APX2 protective - elbows, shins, and shoulders Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the iceman 132 Report post Posted January 25, 2015 No picture, but Drew Doughty is wearing the new Easton Pro Shoulder pads (the ones with the red white and blue shoulder caps). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbecks72986 51 Report post Posted January 25, 2015 Nash rockin the APX2 Shin Guardsyou can see the elbow pads as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joegruber25 5 Report post Posted January 25, 2015 I don't know if anyone is watching NHL Network all-star pregame, but at about 3:20pm central time saw someone wearing some different Bauer skates....took a picture but don't know how to post from my phone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
connor_sl 3 Report post Posted January 25, 2015 I hear that stick wont be out for awhile, so don't worry. Graphics might change a bit.ZachOwner of my LHS told me it would release this Spring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markush 12 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Is Toews using a new LS4 coated runner at All Star Game?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcne0101 16 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Any idea what stick Byfuglien has been using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Roy 86 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Two piece warrior mcne0101 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
connor_sl 3 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Any idea what stick Byfuglien has been using?Pretty sure it's a two-pieced QR1 painted like a QR3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brycefraser 1 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 It looks like Patrick Kane is wearing reflective blades that are black from certain view points but grey steel from other views. Check this link out to see.http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/VQLrX_Ryd_S/Chicago+Blackhawks+v+Boston+Bruins+Game+3/WWUrMtWTxuI/Patrick+KaneDoes anybody know what brand these blades are? Or where to buy them?Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
