A 2022 Look at My AHL Jersey Collection

Everyone seems to know which NHL jerseys I have, but I wanted to spotlight the AHL collection today as I don't wear these nearly as much.
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[@mdwm1981]

I wish there were more teams that had independent identities when it came to logo/colors. The ones that do stand out alot and look great while doing it.

[@Nacnud92]

The Grand Rapids Griffins jersey with the wings on the shoulders was a grail of mine forever and I finally found one at a thrift store for like $30

[@klompsauce]

Hell of a find!

[@chrisguardiano6143]

As a Seattle fan, you should try to get a Coachella Firebirds (our new AHL affiliate) jersey when it becomes available.

[@sleevelessace]

Syracuse crunch sounds like something thats part of a well balanced breakfast

[@bdonaghu]

The Amerks have one of the nicest jerseys in all of hockey. Such an amazing look.

[@ClarenceJBoddicker1987]

I have to agree. They are beautiful!

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

They do!

[@mattwestling164]

I was able to get a black out Phantoms jersey at the end of last season. Those jerseys are beautiful 😍. That being said, that first Wilkes-Barre Jersey you showed is awesome.

[@shanielcabral]

I love how some ahl affiliates have remained w the same nhl club for years and others seem to change every few years

[@Yo_Adrienne]

You might want to wait on the other IceHogs jersey. They just updated their logo, so there will probably be ample stock available in both colors with the new one coming soon. And, probably some of the old ones on closeout or at their annual summer garage sale. The new log still has the pig, but no hockey stick or cartoonish lettering. All the blue is gone, as well. It's a little bit boring compared to the old one, but still a pretty good logo. In the meantime, I recommend their gray thirds, if you can find one. They're really nice for something that's gray. I wish their parent team would adopt them for thirds, as well.

[@ClarenceJBoddicker1987]

I loved the Albany River Rats jersies from the 90's 2000's back when they were the AHL affiliate of the NJ Devils.

[@billkochuk]

Really enjoyed seeing a lot of excellent logos/jerseys that I've not seen before. Right at the end, the St. John's IceCaps jersey reminded me of the Raleigh IceCaps ECHL team from the '90s. I think every ticket to Dorton Arena (5,400 capacity) was $7, parking was free, and bottles of Labatt Blue were $2!

[@aaronthompson2329]

This was a fun video. I love looking at minor league jersey's, be they MLB or NHL. That brown Hershy Bears jersey might be my new favorite.

[@kesoyotes]

The Chicago Wolves absolutely have one of the best third jerseys in the AHL, I love the gray jerseys SO much. Speaking of third jerseys, I would LOVE to see Utica bring back the third jersey you showed here when talking about the Canucks, I think that would look amazing in Devils colors!! Also, I hope you're able to get a Firebirds jersey! The dark blue and bright orange just fits so well, I can't wait to watch them this season

[@BlakeWheelersBurnerAccount]

Shannon, you have to find a way to get the Connecticut Whale jersey!

[@ChrisBassify]

RIP Queen Elizabeth II, I'm sure she gave a contribution to hockey in some way

[@a3th3r5t4r]

Yeah she did in October of 2002 she dropped the puck during a Sharks vs Canucks game

[@hercules4776]

Queen Elizabeth fought in the war of 1812 and first came up with the idea for hockey

[@americanloyalist4599]

She dropped a puck at a Canucks game

[@americanloyalist4599]

@@a3th3r5t4r random selection

[@americanloyalist4599]

Her uncle have us the prince of wales

[@jonsvenson7056]

A Wolfpack is what they used to call a group of Kreigsmarine U boats. The name does make sense.

[@collingoldberg8356]

Love that Colorado Eagles jersey, representing Loveland Colorado very well!!!

[@stefanomagaddino6868]

WOW Shannon, you have dropped some serious cash on your collection. It's the envy of all.

[@centralhockey12]

I’m from Hartford, I love the logo for the Wolfpack. I just thought their old jerseys were better than the ones they have now. The old ones are so fresh

[@waynedenton4209]

Love the jerseys. T-shirt is the absolute best! Great choice!

[@bigmac62]

I may be biased, but Utica has some of the most awesome specialty jerseys in the AHL! - Save of the Day is the best, because when it gets dark, the jerseys look like they're glowing. - Last year's Roaring '20s jersey was awesome, because it was modeled after the local brew, Utica Club (brewed down the street). Cream colored Jersey, with "Utica Comets" wordmark in Utica Club font. - Their Military Night jerseys combined the Save of the Day logo with a camo jersey and it popped beautifully. - Their Clinton Comets jersey (which was another wordmark) looked like it came right out of the '50s. - When they were with the Canucks, they did a "flying skate" logo as well, which looked really good. Utica does such a great job with specialty jerseys, and man, I wish I could put pictures on here, because my descriptions do not do them justice. They're all awesome! 🙂

[@AlexPittiStockMan]

hockey guy has 10x more AHL jerseys than i have total jerseys

[@theawayfan6052]

1. Griffins 2. Moose 3. Condors for me, excellent collection, can't wait to see which Islanders one you grab!

[@Worldpeacekid]

I actually think the Eagles' ECHL jerseys, the ones based on the Rockies, were _way_ better than their AHL jerseys currently are. Kinda wish we'd see those come back.

[@tbell61]

Thanks for this, Shannon. The only area I'll disagree is, I like having the NHL logo on the AHL Jersey. This goes back to when the Blues had the Chicago Wolves as their affiliate and the Wolves, typically, barely acknowledge that they develop players for the NHL. I wanted so much for the Blues to get an AHL team that was proud of their affiliation. They had that subsequently in San Antonio and now in Springfield. I'm also glad you are doing some AHL videos this year. They have such a rich history that needs to get some exposure. The teams in Hershey and Rochester are an example of that. Finally, any team that features the iconic Johnny Canuck is aces with me. I wish Vancouver would feature him as their primary logo. My preference, in order is Johnny Canuck, Stick in the Rink, the flying skate, and a distant last, is the Orca whale.

[@richardferguson6893]

I've long had an opinion that the Canucks won't win a Cup until they go with Johnny as the main logo.

[@trikrank7522]

From ECHL I've always loved the name & design (logo) of Solar Bears. Just awesome.

[@codylittlefield7885]

There's an interesting story around how the Gulls got their name back. When they folded in 2006, there was a "Junior Gulls" team in the area. When they came back, there was a bit of an issue about it. But to be quite honest, if the team wasn't called the Gulls, and didn't have the traditional black, white, blue, and orange, I don't think they would have had such a huge turnout early on. The lighter blue jerseys with the wordmark are an homage to the original Gulls of the 60's and 70's. Willy O'Ree played for them, and when he was honored a few years back they wore these jerseys. They're a huge hit, and I just got one for Christmas actually! Can't wait to wear it to the Calgary Wranglers v. Gulls games in March. (Yes, I'm from San Diego and moved to Calgary . . .)

[@zachminer3865]

The Cleveland Jersey has a Cavaliers NBA feel!!!

[@nathanviebranz9111]

It’s deliberate. Same owner and same arena.

[@TheRobobuck]

The Monsters also have blue and white CBJ-style jerseys as well. The crest is a capital C with the monster underneath it.

[@bafoley]

There's a $380+ game-worn Pierre-Marc Bouchard Sound Tigers jersey from the pink ribbon night in Nov 2013 w/CoA that I saw online today, and which is the most unique game-worn special cause game garment I've ever seen. Hot pink and white stripes on deep blue/violet & the tiger head logo. The thing even has faint pink ribbons on the white of the name & numbers. 🤯

[@scotthouston6621]

Great collection! That Bears & Pens third jersey is 🔥!

[@zachminer3865]

I love the Whalers tribute with the Wolf splashing out of the water on the Hartford Wolfpack logo.

[@derekleblanc9717]

In the offseason I would love some ahl videos on the history of teams in Atlantic Canada. I still have a Cape Breton Oilers jersey in my closet

[@spellcast1391]

Manitoba was Vancouver’s affiliate when they had their old ones. That’s why they changed it.

[@chitown7395]

I'm pleasently surprised you had all 3 Chicago Wolves jerseys. The Burgundy is a fan jersey from Starter back in the IHL days and is lacking the white outline that usually is on game jerseys. Yea the last decade has been a lot of turnover. We had Atlanta Thrashers from 2001 to 2011 when they became the Jets. Then the affiliate turnstile began. First with Vancouver then St. Louis being Blackhawk rivals which happened because of necessity. Back with Don Waddell in Carolina who was running the Thrashers during our affiliation we may be with them for a while OR until Don is shown the door

[@rockybalboa1847]

Good afternoon Shannon ... living in Southern Alberta... what is your WHL jersey collection like

[@jscrashad]

New Springfield 3rd jersey coming this season also you should look into the what if Springfield Isotopes jerseys and this past season's military tribute. Pretty sweet.

[@logansheffield8641]

My first hockey game was a 48 save shutout from Corey Crawford when he was still with the Rockford Icehogs. (wanna say 2006?) Made me an even bigger fan seeing Crawford in his early career. Would be cool to find a Crawford Icehogs jersey. Edit: It does feel like you're right about the Chicago Wolves bouncing around as an affiliate. Any idea why that is?

[@madeliner4257]

The Rockford IceHog’s 3rd jersey is one of my favorites!!! It also seems they’re going to change their mascot look, Hammy.

[@AlanNadeauIII]

I miss the Manchester Monarchs being a thing (they were the Kings' affiliate before they got moved to Cali. Had been in Manchester, NH)

[@CRM1998]

You need a Portland Pirates one!!

[@edwarddobrowolski9398]

would be cool to see an ECHL jersey collection video next

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

I went to Kalamazoo college and had a bunch of friends that played for the wings!!

[@rickkaine2580]

I also have the green Houston Aeros as well,

[@E34307]

You should grab an old Albany River Rats jersey. Grew up in the Albany area and always went to their games before they moved to Charlotte

[@Habu12]

Hehe, glad you liked the Reign hat too. Had to go with the sweater. 👍🏼

[@romangagne5842]

Love the collection of your American League Jerseys, I only have one so far and it's a Hershey Bears Jersey from the 90s! There's three jerseys I've been in the hunt for: Philadelphia Phantoms Purple, Saint John Flames and Fredericton Express. The Maritimes used to have so much American League teams in the 80s and 90s it's a shame that there isn't any now

[@Rockhound6165]

Back when I was going to AHL games the Fredericton team were the Canadiens. As for purple Phantoms jerseys, I just saw a couple on ebay.

[@romangagne5842]

@@Rockhound6165 Oh yes the Fredericton Canadiens were a great team during the 90s! Lots of future NHL players got a start there like Darcy Tucker, Craig Rivet, Jose Theodore and Tomas Vokoun. The Express was Vancouver and Quebec's shared farm team in the early to late 80s

[@gocanuckurself1]

Awesome video. I have a game worn Cole Cassels, Utica Comets jersey, and a replica Abbotsford Canucks jersey.

[@thestig1611]

I'll look for you at the Abbotsford Canucks games. I have a half season pack

[@raheemgaines3518]

I love the Rochester Americans jerseys!

[@andytitcomb9463]

Barracuda is the bomb, they had an orange one that was my favorite.

[@mjk06]

I've got a Mo Seider Griffins jersey (black) The logo is amazing in person.

[@bdubs2457]

Shannon you should do a ranking of just AHL jerseys once you have one for each team! Thanks for all the good content as always!

[@mcfleury]

Philly should make use of that Phantoms striping

[@deanoppergoalieclinics834]

Cool AHL collection quite impressive!

[@yogibearstie]

Springfield Thunderbirds Simpsons inspired Ice-O-Topes jerseys are crazy.

[@codylittlefield7885]

The Wranglers went all-in on the merch. Get the jersey!

[@sixstring68]

Hey Shannon, do you have any suggestions on how to get an old-style Moose jersey like yours (the black one specifically)? I've been looking for a little while and haven't found much. I agree with you, the old colours look much better. The current logo looks like a washed out version of the old one.

[@j.t.miller1641]

I don't know what was creepier in the thumbnail. Your eye. Or Gary Bettman right beside your eyeball Hilarious thumbnail👍

[@Johnmk24]

Thank you Shannon, for saying Jerseys not Sweaters. Anyone who’s played Pond Hockey knows the difference.

[@poemedufeu]

that texas stars jersey is only 10% as patriotic as the rochester american's flag jersey. definitely try and get your hands on one of those.

[@jaredmarks4335]

Went to a few Aeros games, really enjoyed them. Not sure if Houston is willing to support a NHL team but would be cool to have AHL team back.

[@magoosalazar7840]

I snagged a Houston Aeros jersey for $25 that fits me perfectly on Facebook market place. It’s so clean

[@swedreamhack5308]

Looking sharp, the jerseys look good too!

[@tomsanford9391]

I was wondering if you have a knights in your echl jersey. I have been on the fence getting a Brent Gretzky jersey.

[@superlurf]

I love jerseys They look cool fun to collect and turn you shoulder into a shouldie

[@sleevelessace]

you need a wilkes barre scranton penguins (god what a long name) jersey with #1 and the name From Dwight on the back its a must to celebrate all scranton has to offer in 1 package

[@redknights2007]

Need another ECHL jersey collection vid. I never see my FL Everblades 🐊.

[@TimfromMKE]

I have a Milwaukee and Rockford jersey. Hoping to get Colorado

[@Sky89s]

Awesome! - Do a ECHL jersey video!

[@neet2083]

Looooooove the new(ish) Gulls wordmark jersey. I really need to get one since they're my local team

[@amontehoggard4640]

Cool AHL jerseys, some of those look like the nhl like jerseys. Very cool looking jerseys. 👍

[@stefanomagaddino6868]

Love the IDAHO STEELHEADS (ECHL).

[@stevekendra8983]

Kind of makes you ask why can't the AHL or even ECHL affiliate jersey be used at the NHL for an appreciation night or whatever.

[@nickbollinger5810]

I recently went to a Hershey bears hockey game and I was able to get their home jersey then for an extra $40 get it customized with my last name an number. Is the grand total ( original jersey price + extra to customize it ) justifiable? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

[@XavierKX66]

MORE AHL CONTENT

[@tonymeehan7859]

I thought you might have some old school AHL jerseys. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, etc

[@Rockhound6165]

I'm sorry you don't have the Phantoms jersey when they were in Philadelphia. The purple "road" jersey(at the time) is one of the best looking jerseys out there with their former mascot Phlex on the shoulders. Also, back when the Phantoms were still playing in Philly in the late 90's, me, my brother, and our respective girlfriends used to go a lot. Some of the extinct team jerseys I loved were: Kentucky Thouroughblades, Baltimore Bandits, Carolina Monarchs, Hamilton Bulldogs, Syracuse Crunch, Albany River Rats and the Worcester IceCats had cool looking jerseys. The Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies of the ECHL had neat jerseys too. And do you not have a Laval Rockets jersey yet? If you did I must have missed it.

[@cosmogamer9914]

i'd love to get my hands on a St. John's Maple Leafs jersey

[@-KYUSS-]

It’s time to get Shannon a Coachella Valley Firebirds jersey!

[@Rockhound6165]

I just looked those up and those are cool as hell.

[@loganreifsnider3182]

This video was awesome! ECHL jerseys next? Lol Fort Wayne Komets ☝️

[@danielflynn8530]

I want to see the crunch bring back the yeti.

[@nicanthrope1177]

the Barracuda just announced new jerseys a few days ago

[@klompsauce]

6:23 that looks like the Cavs font

[@derekworrod230]

lol I use johnny canuck for my barrie lumberjacks logo

[@nickpitarys4505]

The barracuda already released their new jerseys on Instagram

[@NJSurvivor88]

The barracudas have just announced that they're coming out with new jerseys. So they are ahead of the Sharks doing the jersey change

[@klompsauce]

15:15 if Johnny Bravo was a penguin

[@richardferguson6893]

That dude has been skipping leg day.

[@TheTravellingCanuck27]

Very very cool video and collection! :D if you had enough WHL jerseys to do a video that would be awesome! :D

[@nicholasmarshall8430]

You should try getting a wheat Iowa jersey because it is tight.

[@hockeygirl1489]

Missing the Iowa Chops 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

[@MOOSEPRIME98]

I really want to find a Charlotte checkers jersey like that one. Just hard to find one in a 2xl

[@spacepluto]

i wanted to get a wolf jersey when the wranglers were still in stockton but it was like $150 or something. now i'll never get the chance😭

[@BlakeWheelersBurnerAccount]

12:35 no Connecticut Whale 🥲

[@stephanielane2801]

Get on getting the Firebirds Jersey.

[@bigikes4137]

Do you have any of the old IHL jerseys from the 90’s?

[@maxfunk5773]

I still have my abby heat jersey.

[@cgsoutdoors_professor3883]

Hershey and Manitoba are the best IMO

[@jesselancaster7]

The Cleveland word mark jersey looks like Cleveland Cavaliers

[@bostonwarrior4824]

Chicago wolves should definitely be the affiliate of the Chicago blackhawks.😂😂

[@TheNinjacanadian]

Bring back the old Manitoba Moose colours