The Jersey History of the Tampa Bay Lightning

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[@davidovics92]

Shannon! "Ever wonder about the stripes on the underarm gussets? They're called "victory stripes," and NHL fans found out why in June 2004." The stripes are there so when they lift the cup you'll still see the team's colors)

[@kevinadams21]

The stripes on the underarms are the “victory stripes” they were awesome and I love the 2nd version of the logo my absolute favorite

[@Coop22]

Just curious, why are they called victory stripes?

[@bagofgroceries]

@@Coop22 because they should only be seen when either celebrating a goal, or raising Lord Stanley’s Cup

[@colinvawter512]

“Got this on lids before fanatics bought them” is the new “pop can”

[@PancakesAndHammers2426]

The RBK white and black rebranded jerseys are extremely sharp. The two that you had been showing around the two minute mark. I should find myself one or the either.

[@bostonwarrior4824]

In my opinion they should go back to the black as a primary jersey you can still have blue but it looks too much like the Toronto maple leafs jersey you got to add black to that Tampa Bay jersey it would look slick

[@KHoltzie]

I like Tampa’s current unis, a very crisp, clean redesigned look that they’ve got there and one that they’ve actually had success with while wearing...I mean that current roster in itself is just LIGHTNING! I would like to see them add some silver and black back into their current color scheme though, maybe as outlining secondary colors I think a lightning grey/metallic silver outline on the logo and numbers would be a really sharp looking upgrade...other then that the look is flawless! 👌🏻👍🏻

[@dylanramirez7274]

I’m from Tampa and a die hard Lightning fan. I really like the new home/away jerseys but not a fan of the third. I love the black and wish we would go back to the 08-11 (I believe that was the years) I agree with you THG I think those are the nicest and I miss them a lot. I am 20 so that’s what I grew up with mostly so I am biased lol

[@1bert719]

I'm torn, I like the blue but they won the cup in black. Plus I liked the storm jerseys.

[@jamiecotterill2475]

True fact...Phil Esposito drew their logo on the back of a cocktail napkin at an airport.....

[@bobdole6889]

The blue BOLTS 3rd jersey has always been a favorite of mine

[@kaseyniemi7939]

They need to have an alternate with the 2004 logo

[@Simon-tc1mc]

Thought it's a lot more busy, I prefer that logo

[@voiddcxi2630]

The 2004 logo is awful

[@nikantropov3165]

I agree. Their jerseys from 2007-11 are their best

[@ViCBurnsRed]

The Bolts jerseys from 07-11 were great

[@filipnassen9076]

I 100% agree with you, Mr. Hockey Guy. Purple is awesome. It looks great with yellow, black and/or white.

[@lifeofaustin1062]

I can't describe how much I love the Tampa current 3rd its probably the best fitting adidas size 46 jersey I own, they definitely don't all fit the same. Also love the 07-11 look!!

[@maverik094]

Tampa Bay really needs to get back to black jersey as their main color.

[@marcus813]

The Bolts have worn black as their dark color for most of their history and I would love for that to happen again.

[@youknowimright.3137]

I have an authentic storm jersey from 1997 ... I would give it to you Shannon but I'm pretty attached to it as well as it being my choice jersey to wear to the games to show people I've been with this team since the start.

[@LeanMrfuzzles]

Stripes under the arm are victory stripes, supposed to only be visible when raising your arms in celebration. They need to be brought back.

[@1bert719]

I first heard of the Solar bears when Khabibulin held out from Pheonix there in the late 90's. Loved the purple, kinda like the late Whaler uniform.

[@oceanshrugs9235]

I think I just like old jerseys. You can keep those armpit stripes though.. the minor rebrand is decent. TB should go "back in black."

[@kylespencer7756]

Those storm jerseys were phenomenal. I miss those

[@the_dudeguy]

I need that Solar Bears jersey in my life 😍

[@floridaechl8701]

Everblades jerseys r better go blades

[@BrettfordBolts]

@@floridaechl8701 the Everblades jerseys are crazy with the teeth and everything at the bottom of the sweater

[@westsideisdabest7825]

They should have stayed with the second design.

[@blakefarinas6170]

The fade from light grey to black is the storm coming and the quote is "own the night"

[@paulhuber164]

As a Tampa fan, I'm not too big on the black jersey either. Thanks for showing all that you have!

[@Rodimusbill]

The stripes under the arms are called Victory Stripes! When they score a goal they raise their arms and you can see the stripes.

[@hashbrown1113]

I have to agree as a bolts fan the black jersey is definitely the sharpest one

[@Pyrospriter042]

I didn't even know about that second set of jerseys you showed, I would love a third in that look

[@KevinQ25]

I just realized that on their original unis the shoulder patch has Florida underneath the bolt haha. They should do a black version with that logo. Or the current third they have now keep it but have the logo and the fade be blue and the numbers outlined in white

[@garethklotz7135]

the stripes under the arms are called 'victory strips' so when the players raise their arms after scoring, the stripes show

[@TheJerseyNinja]

I’m not unconvinced that Yzerman used some influence when the jersey redesign came to make it similar to the Red Wings which makes it kinda unoriginal, but eh, it does still look pretty good so not gonna complain too much. Some of the fan redesigns out there are absolutely INSANE and would easily be the coolest jerseys in the league if they went with them. But I think they’re happy with the simplistic ones they have now. Would be cool to change their third jerseys every year to a fan created and fan voted on one though. Because WOW are there some RIDICULOUSLY cool ones out there already, I can only imagine what else would come out if they did a contest and people really tried hard on it

[@TheJerseyNinja]

Personally, my favorite is the blue Bolts one that I have that’s pretty similar to their current black one, it just looks so nice. But as a main Jersey, my favorite is their current one. I think the blue is just so good looking. The original black was just too much black in my opinion. Pretty much every team has black and white in their jerseys. Those are like standard colors, so for me it’s the logo colors that grab you and stand out as what color that team is in your head. For Tampa, it’s blue. And so a pretty much all black and white jersey with just a little bit of blue just feels like a generic jersey that could be for any team, that they then just tossed their logo onto which is boring. I like the team color being more prominent because it shows that team more than a generic black and white one

[@maryrowe1616]

Tampa is back on the ice today. Happy day.

[@mcdaviddeservesbetter8]

1. If Florida won’t give us the Miami Vice aesthetic/colour scheme, I’m cool with Tampa doing it. Lightning fits that motif better anyway. 2. I would trade my car for a Solar Bears jersey.

[@timeland8343]

I know most times that simple is better but their black jerseys that had the logo with the word Tampa Bay in it are so good and way better than what they have now

[@pedrodorantes3527]

I've been waiting for this... GO BOLTS!!

[@theshovl3r]

I’m still salty about the price of adidas out side of eBay sellers

[@mattcowan]

The Solar Bears are still affiliated with the Lightning. They were affiliated with the Maple Leafs up until a few years ago. Their games are not well attended. :(

[@JustinWillhoit]

Purple is my favorite color. I’m on your side there Shannon

[@DARK24-7]

Patiently awaiting the Kenora(Rat Portage) Thistles jersey history!!!

[@scawfan75]

Those stripes are called victory stripes

[@EvilX24]

Pretty sure the Lightning are one of those teams that I would love the like one of their jersey, bit I always feel like theres something missing. Ends up, I don't like any of them.

[@AZ20_AZ20_]

I love the current alternate I’d love to get one but I think the next alternate should have the 2010 logo again

[@yankeemike8699]

I'm so mad the solar bears switched their design. Wasn't able to pick one up before they did

[@Aangkai]

I have a Lecavalier Away! It is also my favorite jersey so far!

[@Nero3335]

Really like the shoulder patch on the current jersey. Maybe a future third?

[@Steve-wo7gt]

I agree.

[@GreenHornet553]

The stripes in the armpit area are called the victory stripes iirc.

[@kingkong4ever]

Make the jersey in 6 colors and you have the Tampa Bay Power Rangers. That is what someone had told me. I actually think the jerseys look very nice and really clean 👍👌

[@TB-Snowman-85]

Bolts & Bears baby!!!! ⚡️🖤💙🐻💜🖤💙🏒⛸👊🦷

[@andrewlewis1825]

THG when are you gonna do the capitals jersey history

[@csolivais1979]

Think he is doing these in alphabetical order, so a couple more episodes

[@DanielJRicker]

My favorite is the first logo and the current, I did not like the second one. As for the third Jersey I do like our current ones. What I really want is them to combine the current logo with the original colors those would look so good.

[@kalemacpherson2270]

youre not alone in your opinion on that first rebrand

[@andrewoxford4325]

Nice Solar Bears jersey Shannon! Go Bears!

[@JM_Smith1]

I've always liked the lightning jerseys..sweet!!

[@IcemenMike45]

Can you link the name of the sites you get the jerseys from? I hear your saying the names but I can make them out clear enough to type/search for them

[@tylermcduffie2150]

We’re waiting for the stadium series and winter classic but the nhl hate the bolts😂

[@TBLChase33714]

How cool would it be if teams were allowed to have their affiliates logos on them? Such as the lightning having a crunch logo on one side and a solar bears logo on the other???

[@BrettHornby]

Think the best Tampa Bay Lightning jerseys we're their original ones. Today's seem too basic and forget about the storm jerseys.

[@Steve-wo7gt]

The storm jersey is probably the worst uniform design in all of sports.

[@uzkhan9803]

The reverse retro are Tampa's best jersey

[@craigdickens4148]

Looking forward to Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow

[@luisoctaviogarciadorantes3784]

Buenas tardes he visto toda su colección y es admirable lo que tiene espero que siempre tenga mucha salud para que sigamos disfrutando de toda su colección un saludo de cabo san Lucas mexico

[@colinvawter512]

Original is my favorite jersey of all time

[@thomaskeery3039]

Their current third is my fav lol

[@willemkucharski4925]

love the black alternate

[@personM4N]

The Orlando...SOOOOOLAR BEAAAAARS!

[@youngcarlos123]

What would a winter classic one look like

[@Dcsk8kid89]

Ever thought about getting a Florida Everblades jersey?

[@joedolce2532]

You forgot the very first third Jersey with the different colored Lightning bolts

[@samuelattias8118]

Are Champions

[@hirundine44]

Not a graphic artist but easy to see how the Lightening logo may be changed! Lots of room for graphic change! Nobody sending a check,,

[@subraxas]

Seattle team could be named either Seattle Nirvana or Seattle Hypersonics or Seattle Frasiers. :-D :-D

[@Steve-wo7gt]

All of those names are better than Kraken.

[@stephentruman382]

I don't care for their current set, or original look. Their Edge jersey we're their best, and that's not saying much. The Logo was great, but the jersey was bland. The Blue BOLTS jersey would have been awesome, if it had their primary logo on it.

[@jakobfox712]

No Crunch jersey on for today? Aww

[@woodencan]

Victory Stripes are awesome

[@Nickleblanc41]

Why did they get rid of the front number?

[@JordanM5500]

I love the same style u do

[@johnnymack8442]

The first one was the best

[@KHoltzie]

Can any one else see the letters ‘TB’ in the upper portion of their current logo or is that just me and my hockey brain gone CRAZY??? 🤪

[@zacharykodesh2917]

My favorites are the same as you. Bolts is among worst jerseys of all time. The current home and away are clean and look pretty good. The current black ones look horrible on the ice.

[@woodencan]

The inside logo was never a solid piece on the Reebok jerseys for the players on the ice.

[@656sportsandthings9]

real bolts

[@ingolfrvargr]

Love everything about the Solar Bears jerseys! I have a soft spot for the first home/away jerseys. My grandparents gave me one of each after they visited Florida back in '98 or '99. I was 9/10 years old at the time, so they don't fit me anymore obviously, but I really want to find ones in my size. My best friend at the time had the storm jersey, and I was super jealous!

[@dababy8007]

I wish I had a solar bears jersey

[@pushon10]

They have good jerseys, but they're awfully derivative of Toronto

[@Steve-wo7gt]

That's fair.

[@marcus813]

The stripes in the armpits are known as victory stripes.

[@Coulton20]

PURPLE PURPLE PURPLEPURPLE PURPLE PURPLEPURPLE PURPLE PURPLEPURPLE PURPLE PURPLEPURPLE PURPLE PURPLEPURPLE PURPLE PURPLE

[@K-M0]

Not a huge fan of any of their jersey's. I've spent way too much money this month anyway!

[@bdonaghu]

8:42 I would assume Tampa would be the road team? I know outdoor games worked in southern CA, but southern FLA seems to be a whole different beast when it comes to heat and humidity.

[@kdog350]

There's the Solar Bears jersey I was looking for! Awesome! (:

[@Harriss26]

There is no chance of finding a cheap storm jersey. And also none are size small

[@DoBap_]

“Nobody does purple” Man, the Sabres really are forgettable arent they?

[@TheHockeyGuy]

When the heck were the Sabres purple?

[@DoBap_]

The Hockey Guy are you messing with me, or am I colour blind? 😂

[@chevelle1]

Sabres has a purple “hockey fights cancer” Jersey, but can’t think of any other one than that.

[@DoBap_]

Chevelle 1 idk, Im still seeing a dark purple, looks like a me problem 😂

[@ddc2784]

Hi cat

[@ragnarlothbrok938]

One of the most boring jerseys. I like the Lecavlierre (sp) era. Biggest pet peeve is that it's very similar to Toronto. Be creative Tampa

[@FirstNameLastName-vt3hu]

how do minor league teams not get sued like the Jersey you're wearing for the miners being cut like a Reebok Jersey like that or an Adidas Jersey but they're not made out of the same material but they're obviously the same exact cut how do they not get sued by Reebok or whatever. They look funny like yours does without the shield behind the strings

[@SMG2fanatic]

Their third is awful

[@roanlaplante]

Purple -- hey you know which team has a boring color scheme and their jerseys don't do much right now -- Florida ...

[@father042]

The new logo and jersey design is so bland

[@nickilevs]

First!

[@lgrw9883]

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