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talkingcanes

07-31-2003, 06:36 AM

the countdown to the draft begins :spin:

HURRICANES, NHL TO UNVEIL 2004 DRAFT LOGO, AUG. 6
KEN PRESTON
Supovitz, Rutherford to be Joined by Business and Community Leaders

RALEIGH, N.C. – Ken Lehner, Carolina Hurricanes Vice President of Marketing Communications, today announced that the team and the National Hockey League will unveil the 2004 NHL Entry Draft logo on Thursday, Aug. 6 at a 12:30 p.m. news conference in the RBC Center’s arena club restaurant. The 2004 NHL Entry Draft will be held at the RBC Center, June 25-26, 2004.

On hand for the unveiling of the logo and interviews will be NHL Group Vice President of Events and Entertainment Frank Supovitz, Hurricanes President and General Manager Jim Rutherford and business and community leaders from Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill. Attendees of the Hurricanes’ 2003 prospects conditioning camp will also be on hand, including Eric Staal whom Carolina selected second overall in the 2003 Entry Draft. Lunch will be provided for the media beginning at 11:45 a.m.

The Hurricanes open their annual prospects conditioning camp on Saturday, Aug. 2. Workouts and training at RecZone, the team’s practice facility, begin Sunday, Aug. 3, and will continue through Wednesday, Aug. 6.

nccanes

07-31-2003, 06:51 AM

Cool!

Now if they could just ditch that "THIS IS HOCKEY" one.

Jeff O Rocks

07-31-2003, 06:53 AM

I bet they will Eileen. Everytime anyone heres that slogan, they will associate it with the past year, and nobody wants to remember most of that!! :sad: :cry:

Any suggestions??

The Hurricanes open their annual prospects conditioning camp on Saturday, Aug. 2. Workouts and training at RecZone, the team’s practice facility, begin Sunday, Aug. 3, and will continue through Wednesday, Aug. 6.

**jumps up and down** Can we go, can we go?? :crazy: :eek:

hyena

07-31-2003, 07:17 AM

wasn't it mentioned earlier that our slogan and everything would be tied in with the draft? obviously i'm glad we're ditching 'this is hockey', but is anybody else apprehensive about that? i mean, if we were a very young team, i can see a slogan like 'blah blah the future' working, but we're not -- we just had a bad year last year. care to speculate, anyone?

:D sunday at the RecZone. i'm there. http://www.electrichyena.com/other/redthumb.gif is it open to the public, do ya think?

nccanes

07-31-2003, 07:21 AM

Anyone remember how Minnesota used a logo? I mean it seems a tad unrelated to the 82 game season. I'm all for promoting the draft, but not as the season slogan.

How about "we're back and we're pissed"?

I had assumed the first day of camp was Monday (w/o looking at a calendar to see the 3rd was a Sunday), but I think we might wander over on Sunday with the kids to check out the new faces. The rest of the practices (according to the RecZone site) seem to be at 4pm during the week. Not the greatest time for me.

Jeff O Rocks

07-31-2003, 07:38 AM

care to speculate, anyone?

:D sunday at the RecZone. i'm there. http://www.electrichyena.com/other/redthumb.gif is it open to the public, do ya think?

What about Hurricanes Hockey: It'll Blow You Away!!! I know pretty tacky, huh??

If we can get in Amanda, I will be there too. I called the Zone and it IS open to the public!!! :spin: :spin: Get that camera ready!! :D

Turbulence

07-31-2003, 08:41 AM

How about "we're back and we're pissed"?

I love it! It shows my attitude perfectly...

Stormbringer

07-31-2003, 10:27 AM

Now if they could just ditch that "THIS IS HOCKEY" one.

Yes! I've been for that happening for sometime...despite having purchased a "THIS..." keychain at The Eye recently. I seriously couldn't help it being the collector nut I am. Anyway, thanks to another LGC.com thread, I came up with new ideas regarding advertising and the slogan, giving kudos to those whose ideas I mentioned... :)

http://www.missfantastic.com/stormbringer/scribblings/articles/commercial.htm

Of course, your "We're back..." idea Eileen isn't too shabby...my only problem with it? I'm not sure I could envision something as cute, cuddly, and kid-friendly as Stormy saying it, especially in a comic/animated ad if there was one. ;)

SouthernHockeyChick

07-31-2003, 10:41 AM

Yeah, but, is "We're back and we're pissed" referring to the players....or the fans?

I think we might try to run over Sunday! I'd LOVE to get a good look at Staal!!

Shell

07-31-2003, 10:47 AM

I definitely plan on going on Sunday... I'll need to remember to empty the digi camera and juice it up! ;) :kiss:

Stormbringer

07-31-2003, 10:52 AM

Being one who cannot go Sunday, I'm already requesting pics and/olr reports...please? Pretty please? With sugar and Goodberry's mint chocolate pucks on top? :D

nccanes

07-31-2003, 11:30 AM

Yeah, but, is "We're back and we're pissed" referring to the players....or the fans?

You decide! :p

Actually I was first thinking of the players - but it obviously works for the fans - I like it!

Jeff O Rocks

07-31-2003, 11:56 AM

You are the greatest Eileen.....I think the team would get a kick out of your idea!! I am sure they have all heard the crap the entire summer, from folks where they are from and from fellow hockey players. :spin:

FYI...I drove by the RecZone at lunch and there is lots of activity going on around there!! :spin:

Stormbringer

07-31-2003, 11:59 AM

FYI...I drove by the RecZone at lunch and there is lots of activity going on around there!! :spin:

I'll play dumb...what kinds of activity? :D :spin:

AbNormal27

07-31-2003, 12:24 PM

How about "we're back and we're pissed"?

I already have about 1000 ideas to use and promote that. I'm glad Mr. Lehner sees fit to generate interest in the draft with the logo unveiling, but how about taking a look at my third jersey concepts! ;)

Aaryn

Caniac

07-31-2003, 12:27 PM

How about:

That was last year. Forget last year. This is this year.

Works for me. ;)

Stormbringer

07-31-2003, 12:35 PM

How about:

That was last year. Forget last year. This is this year.

Works for me. ;)

*applauds*

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner! :)

Stormbringer

07-31-2003, 01:09 PM

Being one who cannot go Sunday, I'm already requesting pics and/olr reports...please? Pretty please? With sugar and Goodberry's mint chocolate pucks on top? :D

Scratch this...I can go this Sunday! Looking forward to seeing y'all and any of the Canes there! :spin:

MeanGene

07-31-2003, 05:40 PM

If I do not go to VA Beach, I will be there too!

tommy

07-31-2003, 05:42 PM

As far as a slogan, I've always thought that "Czech, please!" would be hilarious, and relate to the team, but I guess that wouldn't do too much with the draft, unless an abnormally large amount of Czechs were being drafted. (just kidding, though.)

Jeff O Rocks

07-31-2003, 05:47 PM

Scratch this...I can go this Sunday! Looking forward to seeing y'all and any of the Canes there! :spin:

SB you might want to leave your mask at home since you scared O last time. He probably won't be there, but if O was afraid, I would bet the rookies will be too!! ;)

JaroFan

07-31-2003, 05:52 PM

Mona, I love your it'll blow you away idea!

Stormbringer

07-31-2003, 08:19 PM

AbNormal27

07-31-2003, 09:06 PM

Jeff O Rocks

07-31-2003, 09:20 PM

Mona, I love your it'll blow you away idea!

Thanks my friend!! :D

tommy

07-31-2003, 09:56 PM

Stormbringer

07-31-2003, 10:23 PM

Mona, I love your it'll blow you away idea!

Thanks my friend!! :D

I didn't notice that until now, but that is BRILLIANT Mona. Caniac and Eileen's slogans are well done, but yours is clearly the winner so far Mona. ;)

nccanes

07-31-2003, 10:27 PM

Was there a contest? And how'd you become judge? ;)

It's all good.

Stormbringer

07-31-2003, 10:28 PM

It's all good.

Yes it is...perhaps I should have said everyone's a winner. I only speak the truth. ;)

Jeff O Rocks

08-01-2003, 06:21 AM

Thanks SB!! :spin: I think we should call the new season..HURRY UP!!! ;)

Alicia

08-01-2003, 08:53 AM

Thanks SB!! :spin: I think we should call the new season..HURRY UP!!! ;)

I'm with you on that one! ;)

Shell

08-03-2003, 12:49 AM

speaking of logo's, I made a hockey page for myself (links I commonly use) and the logo I am using is spectacular... anyone know who "Who Me??? Productions" is? I love their pic!

(http://www.tridead.net/HockeyLinks/index.html)

Stormbringer

08-03-2003, 12:57 AM

Never have heard of "Who Me?" Productions, but wow, is that one kickin' logo! :eek: :cool:

nccanes

08-03-2003, 07:38 AM

Shell - what an awesome collection of links etc...

Screw the logo ;) - your site rocks! :kiss:

Stormbringer

08-03-2003, 09:48 AM

Shell - what an awesome collection of links etc...

Screw the logo ;) - your site rocks! :kiss:

Yes it does...but the logo rules too. :D :spin: ;)

nccanes

08-06-2003, 12:18 PM

Here we go....

http://www.carolinahurricanes.com/images/front/draft_front.gif

I like it (not as much as guy's ;)). If you've looked at previous logos they haven't been too fancy, so this one seems fine.

Shell

08-06-2003, 12:19 PM

Borrrring! hehe

Stormbringer

08-06-2003, 12:45 PM

Well, it's ok. It could have been worst...

Guyute

08-06-2003, 12:49 PM

eh, it's not bad. it vaguely incorporates the outer 'swooshes' of the canes logo.. guess that's about all ya can ask for.

nccanes

08-06-2003, 12:55 PM

Just for the sake of comparison, here is the logo that the Preds used.

http://www.nashvillepredators.com/library/logos/2003draft_large.jpg

Obviously it's a smidge of the host logo, in the host colors, the NHL logo, and the words "Draft" and the year. I wasn't expecting too much.

StormShaman

08-06-2003, 01:01 PM

I fail to see what's so bad about our draft logo. I mean, does it REALLY need to have lots of bells and whistles? Seriously.

Guyute

08-06-2003, 01:04 PM

guess I missed the posts that said it was horrible and whoever made it should be shot. ? :D

Shell

08-06-2003, 01:14 PM

SouthernHockeyChick

08-06-2003, 01:29 PM

especially if it is going to be our only logo for next year

I sure hope that's not the case! I mean, we HAVE to have one of those catchy little slogans that we can all start picking apart when we start sucking round about December! ;)

Shell

08-06-2003, 01:54 PM

LOL SHC.. and that would be OK.. we're supposed to suck in December.. Mo gets threatened and January is a great month!

Jeff O Rocks

08-06-2003, 01:57 PM

LOL SHC.. and that would be OK.. we're supposed to suck in December.. Mo gets threatened and January is a great month!

If only we had followed that pattern in January '03!! :cry:

Oh well, enough crying, we will be kicking arse this year.....the WHOLE year!! :D ;)

talkingcanes

08-06-2003, 02:04 PM

I'm really hoping they will try something different and not suck any month ;)

talkingcanes

08-06-2003, 02:09 PM

I fail to see what's so bad about our draft logo. I mean, does it REALLY need to have lots of bells and whistles? Seriously.

and you are more than entitled to your opinion ;) I still maintain that it is boring to me.. certainly not anything that would grab my attention or stick in my memory. I don't need bells or whistles per se, but I like some flash with my logos that I have to stare at for a year... especially if it is going to be our only logo for next year

since the draft logo represents the whole NHL to some extent, any ideas how much input the league office has in the "flash" allowed in the draft logo? it is very much in the mold of the Preds from last year. maybe that's the NHL league office input/influence.

I sure hope the Canes have their own logo/motto for this season, but maybe promoting the draft will be it.

Turbulence

08-06-2003, 02:36 PM

I like the logo...just simple enough not to confuse me.

I was hoping for LGC's in house motto to be incorporated into the real logo...oh well. :cool:

AbNormal27

08-06-2003, 02:55 PM

You know, I don't mind this logo. It really doesn't have to be all "bells and whistles", as this isn't really something that traditionally makes money for the host team. The host community does make some decent coin in the hotels and restaurants, but this isn't traditionally something that is a great marketing tool, like say the All Star game. I think this is a respectable logo, and I wouldn't mind getting a shirt with it............ maybe I'll have to come down and take in the event, just to do that! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. ;)

Aaryn

PS: I still have my fingers crossed for the possible 01/20/04 trip.

nccanes

08-06-2003, 03:40 PM

The AP article:

Hurricanes Gear Up For 2004 NHL Draft
Draft To Be Held In Raleigh

POSTED: 3:28 p.m. EDT August 6, 2003

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Atlantic Coast Conference schools have sent hundreds of players to the NFL and NBA over the years. Now it's time for the Triangle-area to start gearing up for - and understanding - the NHL Draft.

Officials of the Carolina Hurricanes, the NHL and local business leaders held a news conference Wednesday to unveil the logo for the 2004 NHL Draft, which will be held at the RBC Center next June.

Hosting the two-day draft is generally a precursor to landing an NHL all-star game. League spokesman Frank Supovitz said Raleigh is still on a short list of cities that could host an all-star game in 2005 or beyond.

Nashville hosted the draft this season, drawing 13,000 fans on the first day of the event.

"Because of the way this event travels around the NHL it's starting to get to a point of, 'Can you top this?"' said Ken Lehner, vice president for marketing communications for the Hurricanes. "It's a pressure point for us to make sure that it's very memorable, very successful and a model for other drafts."

Unlike NFL and NBA drafts, most of the players coming to Raleigh will be unknowns, many traveling here from Canada and other European countries. But the draft has an economic impact of $8 million and the NHL alone fills up 4,500 hotel rooms.

Entry to the draft is free and there are no "war rooms" like an NFL Draft, where general managers and scouts talk over what player to take.

"All the operations of the draft happen right in front of the fans, on the arena floor," Supovitz said. "It makes for an extremely exciting afternoon."

Lehner and Supovitz will spend the next few months planning events for fans, including a large fan festival.

"We feel this is an event that has the magnitude to get everybody united," Lehner said. "In all likelihood it might not come back to us for 20 years. We realize it's the summer and a challenging time for people to think about hockey, so it's very important that we start working on this now."

This draft will also be a challenge to organizers since Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are so spread out.

"Every city is different and every city has its opportunity," Supovitz said. "One of the opportunities that we have here is the ability to work hard to bring everybody together."

That occurred during the 2002 Stanley Cup finals as the area rallied around the Hurricanes with rallies and tailgating parties.

"I was here for the Stanley Cup championship and if there were records for the loudness in an arena you would be No. 1," Supovitz said. "Fans of the Research Triangle have an opportunity at the end of the draft to hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in enthusiasm and loudness in an arena."

Eric Staal, Carolina's No. 1 pick and second overall in 2003, said he'll never forget draft day.

"It's definitely the No. 1 memory in my hockey career," Staal said Wednesday as he sported a draft logo shirt. "Leading up to that day is pretty exciting. I'm just glad I didn't have to sit there very long."

Shell

08-07-2003, 08:07 AM

Another from the Herald-Sun

NHL All-Star Game not guaranteed for Carolina
By R.L. BYNUM : The Herald-Sun
rbynum@heraldsun.com
Aug 7, 2003 : 1:00 am ET

RALEIGH -- Two years after experiencing the Stanley Cup Finals, one of the NHL's three marquee events, Triangle hockey fans will get another June 25-26 when the NHL Entry Draft comes to the RBC Center.

The draft and the third marquee event, the NHL All-Star Game, were promoted as rewards if the Carolina Hurricanes met their season-ticket goal during the "NHL All-Star Crusade" of 2001. Although the goal was met, if that game comes to Raleigh it could be years away.

NHL and Carolina Hurricanes officials, at a press conference to unveil the 2004 draft logo, said there is no guarantee the All-Star Game will come here because hotel and convention space requirements must be met. Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said he's confident that the game eventually will be awarded to Raleigh.

"The only guarantee is that the NHL draft is coming, but we've put ourselves in strong position to get the All-Star Game," Rutherford said. "I would think that the NHL All-Star Game will come to the Triangle somewhere between '07 and '09 if we're in position with the hotels and everything that meets the criteria. We're on the short list."

Frank Supovitz, the NHL's group vice president of events and entertainment, said that while the number of hotels in the Triangle is a good fit for the draft (4,500 hotel rooms will be used), the All-Star Game requires double that amount.

"We have made no decision as to when or if," he said. "I can't characterize it one way or the other. Carolina certainly figures prominently on the list of candidates."

Supovitz said that All-Star Game sites haven't been determined beyond next season's stop in St. Paul, Minn., but that some sites will be announced in the next year.

"The NHL draft is a steppingstone to the All-Star Game," Rutherford said. "If they like what they see in the market on the hotels and everything, then that next step would be the game."

That steppingstone is unique to pro sports. The NHL is the only pro league that rotates its draft sites each year. And unlike the NBA or the NFL, there are no "war rooms" in the teams' home cities.

"All the operations of the draft are right in front of the fans at the floor of the arena, which makes for an exciting afternoon," said Supovitz, who added that admission to the draft would be free.

Carolina's top draft pick this year, No. 2 overall pick Eric Staal, said the draft should be exciting for the fans.

"There are a lot of fans, and it makes it more interesting," Staal said, referring to the loud gathering in Nashville, Tenn., this year. "There's a lot of anticipation, and then you hear when trades happen. Not having to sit there very long was good for me."

The two-day draft will cap four days of activity that will include a special version of the team's annual Caniac Carnival that will feature activities for fans and a chance to view the Stanley Cup. The details of the fan activities will be worked out in the next few months.

"Because of the way this event travels around the NHL, it's starting to get to a point of, 'Can you top this?' " said Ken Lehner, the Hurricanes' vice president of marketing communications. "It's a pressure point for us to make sure that it's very memorable, very successful and a model for other drafts."

With 400 media representatives and 2,500 prospects and their families in town for the events, Supovitz said it's realistic to put the economic impact on the area at $8 million. He said marketing the draft will be an interesting challenge because the Triangle is so spread out.

NOTES -- The Hurricanes signed free agent Chad LaRose to a three-year contract. The 5-10, 173-pound right wing led the Ontario Hockey League's Plymouth Whalers to the West Division title with 61 goals and 56 assists and 67 games last season. A Fraser, Mich., native, he has 111 goals, 90 assists and 116 penalty minutes in 152 regular-season games for Plymouth the last three seasons. ... This year's Caniac Carnival will be Sept. 28, which also is the day individual game tickets for October and November games will go on sale. ... The Nov. 23 home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, originally scheduled for 5 p.m., has been moved to 7:30 p.m. because of the Women's Jimmy V. Basketball Classic at the RBC Center earlier that day.