The Colorful Jersey History of the Canucks

The team struggles with its identity and its jersey history tells you why.
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[@andrewbowman9339]

You should do this for all the teams. I know they aren't as interesting as Vancouver but it's a thought.

[@answeris4217]

Andrew Bowman there's a few that changed their jerseys dramatically but I think the Canucks take the cake. The Ducks had a dramatic change the last few years, Buffalo had some drastic changes as well and I am so happy they ended up going back to the classic look. Then there's teams that just kept it together. Even by changing the logo they kept their identity. Ottawa, Florida, Pittsburgh changed their logo but kept the colours. I know that Black and Gold is what most pro teams in Pitt wear. Ottawa has worn Red , white and Black for the most part in their pro teams and that's why their classic jersey to me should be their regular jerseys. The wears thing is when teams move and keep their branding. The North Stars turned into the Dallas Stars kept the logo for the most part and the colour. The Flames turned the A for Atlanta to a C for Calgary but all and all it's the same everything else.

[@Nose-ej7ep]

2019 says hello.

[@targalis8772]

he did lol

[@gocanuckurself1]

Our current blue and green, orca jerseys are beautiful. I said it! Those original stick jerseys were gorgeous too.

[@JeffCfreeradiorevolution]

You guys stole the Vachon Cakes Logo!

[@danhockey2020]

I really the Canucks current uniforms as well, my only complaint is the “Vancouver” over the Orca.

[@tattooedleo9969]

Johnny Canuck yes I agree

[@mcdaviddeservesbetter8]

The Canucks home jersey is especially gorgeous.

[@andrebeck2740]

The blue and green are great. However, the constipated and corporate orca has to go. Time to make the original Stick In Rink C and skating Johnny Canuck the co-primary identities - one as the main crest and the other is the shoulder patch. Team is called "Canucks", not "Orcas" nor "Haidas".

[@hqasunny6564]

Love the blue n green orca, brought in when the Sedins were growing up. Pretty much watched nucks in blue and green my whole life, can’t imagine them in any other colours.

[@benmarshall5132]

I met a guy who used to work on the design team for the Canucks, he said that everyone in his department hated the Orca logo due to it being essentially forced onto the jersey by ownership (Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment). I can see why a lot of people in that case don't like it. I for one am kind of ambivalent to it, but for the reason that it's mostly a corporate logo, I'm mostly turned off. I love Salish design however, and so if the team were to debut a new logo/uniform, I'd love to see even more of that put into it. Great video as well, Shannon.

[@tparkerino]

Out of ice > Out of water. Love it. Thanks for sharing the history!!

[@naterhater99]

Vancouver Skittles lol

[@chanoom]

Man you're the best! Screw productions values, and all that, your channel is the most fun to watch (+most informative).Also, Petri Skriko mentioned!

[@patch8376]

Shout out to whoever the patron was that suggested this idea. I found it highly interesting (and Shannon animated and entertaining) and I'm a Habs fan. It's nice to hear and see THG so upbeat! Yeah!!

[@gocanuckurself1]

That Leafs jersey is definitely one of my favorites of theirs.

[@Ws98811]

Johnny Canuck centennial jersey was the best!

[@answeris4217]

Johnny Canuck the blue on that jersey is gorgeous too bad it's the Leafs. I just can't stand the Leafs.

[@jedicat9470]

Makes me smile to see Shannon so excited. One thing though... plate of spaghetti? But....but...I never saw it that way, and now I can't make it go away. Why, Shannon, whyyhyhyyyyyyy.....

[@buzzsaw1000]

21:14 I love Orca! Lol, that whole exchange at 21:03 is so great!!

[@jameslisle7775]

I honestly love every single one of these jerseys!

[@kulba21]

By my count, Canucks wore 5 different jerseys in 03-04. Regular home and away, the third jersey with red sleeves and both the blue and white stick in rink vintage. They went to New York and wore the white vintage while NYR wore their blue jerseys with full logo from the 70s. It was a great look on TV

[@noanibbelink6374]

21:05 I LOST IT AHAHAHA

[@jakecave9570]

*I hAtE tHe CuRrEnT jErSeY*

[@daviddesousadds]

I LOVE.... ORCA

[@SPENCERH30]

King_Strix Shut

[@mcdaviddeservesbetter8]

I love lamp.

[@mckenziedowney9112]

I think part of the trouble with Vancouver’s branding is that the colours and designs aren’t timeless. I think the black yellow and red only really work in the 80s and 90s and the same could probably be said about dark blue/red only working for early 2000s.. I think the current jersey looks good but I wouldn’t be surprised if it looks dated in 15 years... in my opinion the stick and rink is the closest a Canucks jersey has gotten to a timeless design, but it is kind of plain.

[@gocanuckurself1]

1:25 You just described half of my job LOOOOL

[@ianzellick4980]

That white jersey looks pretty pristine for being from 1990

[@wolfvegasfamous1297]

Has Seattle decided on their colour scheme? I can see them wanting the blue, green, and white to match their other pro franchises and, as a result, I can see this being a great start to the rivalry. Another great video bud, thanks!

[@alexhutcheson8467]

Definitely one of your best videos

[@shoolsux]

I was always curious why the identity issue with Vancouver was.. very informative.

[@seaner6702]

Thanks Shannon, I loved those skate jerseys and now I can’t unsee a plate of spaghetti lol

[@benjaminclark9622]

The white 40th anniversary retro jersey is the nicest Canucks jersey ever. I agree, dont use Johnny Canuck as a primary crest, but I hope we never change from blue and green ever again.

[@VonHavok]

This is hilarious 🤣 "Notice the jersey is green" I'm dieing I love it

[@christhornycroft2731]

If I'm forced to pick a jersey without Johnny Canuck on the front, I'm going with the stick in rink on the front with the V and Johnny Canuck on the shoulders. I'd like to see a jersey that incorporates every jersey they've ever had within reason, though, too. I'd give up Johnny Canuck for that one.

[@skankhunt9896]

Great video. Love the entusiasm. My favourite is probably the early-mid 90's jerseys; because of the finals and seeing it on players like Bure, Kirk McLean, Trevor Linden etc. It also tied well together with the "addiction" of hockey card collecting I had as a youngster in the mid-90's.

[@rmd1477]

I can watch this all day every day! Great treat for us Canucks!

[@andrebeck2740]

My favourite Canucks jerseys. For starters, any one that doesn't have an orca. My favourites: 1. White original Stick In Rink - '70-'72. The crest is elegant, simple and timeless. Just like the Canadiens' CH. White V's on arms is a great touch. 2. Blue SIR - '72-'78. Don't like inverted logo but the white separating the green and blue shows the beautiful contrast. 3. Black Skate - with orange and gold - '89-'82 & with red and yellow - '93-'97. Bold colours that complemented each other. 4. Home yellows/golds - Flying V - '78-'85 and Skate - '85-'89. The Flying V's and having orange instead of red ruins what could have been a great and distinctive look. More winning besides the '82 Cup run would have helped too.

[@reiko57]

ahh i fucking love this video vancouver millionaires- awful stick in rink- glorious flying v's- awful skate logo- glorious, how dare you breathe the word ugly navy orcas- awful current- glorious PLEASE DONT CHANGE THEM thanks for reading.

[@jeffthewhiff]

Yes, it is interesting how many different Canucks jerseys have been used over the years. My favorite is the original from 1970 with the blue, green and white color scheme. It would be cool to see what this jersey would look like if it had a more stylized looking "hockey stick" logo.

[@panthershockey4453]

Personally i would like to go back to white jerseys at home, clean look with just accents of the colors and the emblem presented proud in the middle

[@maxsheppy]

As a Canucks fan from Vancouver, I’ve never heard anyone wanting the V in blue and green

[@Refat_swordfish]

Finally someone who has the exact same view as myself. The new jerseys are almost perfect. I also love the skate, stick in rink and the V, but ONLY for nostalgic reasons. I will never really learn to love the orca but at least I can accept it now without the text. And honostly, it kind of grows on me more and more. The colors on the current jerseys is the best looking they ever had and I get people who wants a new version of the old logos in blue/green. That would look cool.... On an ALTERNATE... And being Swedish i totally get what you mean with Johnny Canuck. The first time I ever heared of him I went straight to Google, cause I had no idea who he was... ;P The only thing I dont agree with is about the stick in rink. The "modern" version is a HUGE improvement. Saying it is´nt is like saying that the new jerseys without the text looks the same... It just looks way cleaner.... Just saying... ;P

[@billsandiego3385]

I love the 82 jersey. I don't understand all the hate over it.

[@smithryansmith]

The flying V is one of the best jerseys ever. I'm not kidding. It is original and cool.

[@billsandiego3385]

smithryansmith I love it too. I don't understand all the hate over it

[@ianrizzo4705]

I don’t mind the orca. I hate the orca with “Vancouver” right above it. I would start a petition to bring back either the V jersey or the skate jersey. I’ve always loved them cause they were so different

[@janetsampson1779]

I've never liked any of Vancouver's jerseys or their logos so maybe they should have the Hockey Guy as their logo,Shannon wearing a baseball cap with a V on it smiling at us all,now that would be one sharp logo and a jersey that I'd buy for sure! Bob.

[@drumdrumjimmmy]

Janet Sampson Good one, Bob. Good one.

[@northernheirs8057]

Shannon's impression of dissenting Canuck's fans = priceless ... "I luv Orcaaa!"

[@Hygienist-]

Never noticed the C in the rink jersey until today. First time for everything.

[@nathanbrisebois8756]

Thank you so much for the "plate of spaghetti" logo, I have never heard that before lol😂😂😂 I have only ever heard flying skate

[@yuticheng394]

When you put up that 1979 jersey, I thought it is a graduation gown, and you sarcastically making fun of Canucks skittles. I didn’t know it’s a real Canucks jersey 😅

[@johnfeathers1055]

I think the blue in the C on the away jersey is still ice bud

[@canuck81]

John Feathers I agree

[@justgaming4fun82]

I personally love the Skate Logo the best for the canucks.

[@ryukiT3]

Well you mentioned Ottawa's classic jersey, but I'm have never seen the ottawa silver sevens jersey in colour.

[@andrebeck2740]

Johnny Canuck doesn't work...you're kidding right??? He's whom the Canucks are named after. The lumber industry has deep historic roots in BC and it built the City of Vancouver. Johnny C is a fearless and hardworking BC/Canadian lumberjack who's ready to go play some hockey after a hard day's work.

[@DavidYesUCan]

Orca bay tried to make the Canucks so bad they could move them to Seattle! But the Fans kept coming 👏

[@PancakesAndHammers2426]

That white skate Vancouver jersey looks well loved. I think for that reason alone that one is my favorite. Maybe we see more videos like this in the future?

[@nyq9877]

Ok I actually really like the white plate of spaghetti jersey, and the red faded one

[@chrisnelson2770]

It's amazing watching this in 2020 for some reason haha

[@erinbutler2892]

I like the variety: it looks like Vancouver.

[@RichardChips]

Great video. The only other team i can think of with a jersey history like this is Buffalo.

[@kosmicwizard]

RJ Pugs LA? Anaheim?

[@patch8376]

Modern stick-in-rink is a slight upgrade to old stick-in-rink, similar to how orca breaking through ice is a slight upgrade to the same through water. In both cases, I think the new, minute modification is vastly superior to the old and I'd add that they should tilt the stick a tad downward and give it a longer blade to make it take on the appearance of a V within the C: Vancouver Canucks.

[@kulba21]

Surprised you didn't mention the Vancouver word mark was a tribute to the Western League Canucks jerseys that had Canucks as a similar word mark on the front.

[@rizflash]

Do more of these

[@SovietWinnieThePoo]

I don’t understand why everyone hates the orca... it’s a sharp logo!

[@dennisjordan4952]

I stand by the flying skate aka plate of spaghetti logo.i had the black road version of that growing up and literally wore it out.i'm getting that marigold version.all the canucks jerseys with the expect the flying v are bangers.

[@kylespencer7756]

I used to call them the Vancouver No-Cups when I was a kid because my dad did. Then they came out with the Johnny Canuck/Vachon logo, so I called them the Vancouver Cupcakes. After watching this video, I am gonna start referring to them as the Vancouver Skittles.

[@jeffwallace5447]

the original stick/rink jersey is the best...it screams vancouver without any V’s ...my opinion as a Leaf’s fan (the modern is cool too)

[@ktd5763]

Our identity is that we don't have an identity haha. The only thing I don't like about the current jerseys is the "Vancouver" but it's grown on me. I don't wanna buy new ones so I hope they just keep it.

[@arielvillaverde8813]

I'd call the '79 jersey more mustard-yellow.. than merry gold. But orange for sure! Their V I'm sure was a shock at the time.. but it's gotten some much deserved love of late! (collector's going wild!) I'm a fan of the original 6 too mind you. And most of the 80's decade colors were pretty amazing.. to be honest(before all the dark tones and weird colors came in the 90s) *Canucks' Group on FB.. if interested: The "V" Years - 1980s Vancouver Canucks (1978-89) | Facebook

[@Tpelf]

My favorite Canucks jersey is the third jersey that is red on the bottom and blends into the blue

[@theinnkeeper1734]

Great video. Nice jerseys

[@Nikita_Nazarov12]

Shannon What Do U Think About The Forsberg Suspension and did the NHL make the right call?

[@Mach141]

They wore that V jersey for 8 years! Oh my....

[@kc0lif]

stick in rink design cool.

[@ryanday9288]

I like our current ones, but also like stick in rink, but just leave them be! Im in the minority but I also like the VANCOUVER over the logo, makes the jersey more complete imo

[@matthewbarnaby9819]

Are you gonna try to get the new Chinese New Year Canucks jersey?

[@murrayrystead4203]

It's ugly

[@johnsobery]

Watching this while the talking heads are yapping during the pregame for the super bowl, happen to look up and see the bald eagle clip, instantly thought of the hawk audio that probably was probably used... thanks Shannon

[@iron1349]

Vancouver's color pallet is varied enough to build an entire minor league with

[@rodzor]

9:10 I had this jersey as a kid Canucks fan. Complete with Bure #10 on the back.

[@aramondehasashi3324]

I like the modern stick n rink because i see a C in the modern version. I dont mind the orca though and would just get rid of the wordmark.

[@MrNWA4Life]

The skate jersey was the best. Almost won the Cup.

[@ejectorseatreservation3869]

The Bure era jerseys were the coolest jerseys EVER!

[@answeris4217]

I hope the Swedish national jersey makes the top 100. It's a beautiful jersey. The world juniors USA jersey where sweet too with the Bills colours on them kind of made me think they only made them look like that because it was in Buffalo.

[@goog1967]

Nicest jersey was the 40th anniversary throwback...

[@arielvillaverde8813]

Sorry, anything with laces on the collar..... uhmm.. no. The simple round collar 40's kits were my favourite. The "leaf" actually looked like a leaf :)

[@MrNWA4Life]

I wish O-Ottawa would have worn the barber pole jerseys full time. Ok so they don't have any decent players now, but throw a name from a 100 years ago on it. Clint Benedict, Alex Connell, Eddie Gerard, Cy Denneny, Frank Nighbor, Jack Adams.

[@cameronnoble4877]

What do you think about Max Domi potentially being on the trade block?

[@nyq9877]

Cameron Noble he’s bad so

[@kosmicwizard]

I think Montreal got fleeced in giving up Galchenyuk.

[@retrohero8770]

Still feel that way?

[@richardvargo2740]

Can you count from 1-99 using NHL jersey numbers?

[@answeris4217]

I am not a Vancouver fan I always loved the Skate jersey. It screams 80s so much

[@richardclay9669]

Do you think the skate would work in blue and green on a blue or black jersey

[@OlJimbo]

Theyd have to make an entirely new jersey one thats different from the rest... which is hard enough considering how fans feel about the logos..

[@JeffCfreeradiorevolution]

Man... doesn't anyone in Vancouver have fashion sense? Those early Jerseys are Terribad! (especially the Vs)

[@MrPeabody67]

Vancouver's fashion sense is as bi-polar as most of its citizens are.

[@billsandiego3385]

No they weren't they're awesome

[@daveyboy_]

both the 79 jerseys were horrendous

[@zross3357]

Great video

[@michaelleroy9281]

They took the Vancouver wordmark off for 2018-19

[@danielcarney1021]

Holy crap that Sedin accelerator jersey is so sexy

[@ccamp26]

The hockey guy do this for every team i like this!!!!

[@DavidDoesAllPlush]

So is a Forseberg suspension video coming out?

[@jakecave9570]

Why don't they use Johnny Canuck as the logo on the jersey? Closest thing to a Canuck you can have as a logo

[@christhornycroft3686]

How they went from their late 60s WHL jerseys, which are classics, to the stick in rink is beyond me. It's a classic today, but back then, what were they thinking? A new team and that's the best they can come up with? Thank God for the plate of spaghetti. Even the Flying V, for its faults, stood out. It was different. The stick in rink is yawn-inducing and everyone knows how I feel about the corporate Orca.

[@StevenSeiller]

Wish I could give this video: 👍👍 How about a history of them drawstrings, eh?

[@StrangeHammer]

It’s a hockey sweater bowtie bud. Formal wear

[@andrew7394]

i love orca its what made the jersey unique for me i guess

[@MIchaelMiii]

when of your best videos yet

[@j.nicolosi6647]

Any of the three blue-green designs look nice (stick, orca, Johnny). The rest are bad. I grew up with Vancouver being the orca C, so I’m used to it. Modern stick looks nice. I kind of agree RE Johnny. That should be your jerseys now. It’s a great design and is green-blue really such a change from blue-green?

[@shanewilson7304]

As a Flames fan, I love/Hate the Skate jersey in its original form the most.

[@shanewilson7304]

Hold my beer I have to scetch something in the bathroom with a crayon lolol

[@jamesgentry13]

Leafs fan in Canucks country!!!

[@darcydoucet96]

I wore the white maroon and navy jersey while watching this

[@endlessc4nuck224]

My favorite Canucks jerseys 1. 1972 blue 2. 1994 black 3. Orca