Does the Penticton Vees new logo look familiar? The BCHLB次元官网网址檚 Langley Rivermen seem to think so.

The RivermenB次元官网网址檚 social media team took to Twitter on Friday morning, Aug. 26, responding to the VeesB次元官网网址� unveiling of a new logo and colour scheme for the 2022-2023 season.

PentictonB次元官网网址檚 new look is described as a redesign of a blue and white maple leaf, prompting LangleyB次元官网网址檚 team to point out the resemblance to the Toronto Maple LeafsB次元官网网址� iconic look.

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FridayB次元官网网址檚 unveiling marked the first time in 18 years Penticton had changed its logo. The team had a branding overhaul in 2004 when the team name shifted from the Panthers to the Vees.

B次元官网网址淚 wanted to create a logo that was a blend of 1950s era hockey and the most recent VeesB次元官网网址� logo,B次元官网网址� said graphic designer Luke Fraser. B次元官网网址淢y main goal was to go back in time and give the Vees a timeless and classic look.B次元官网网址�

The VeesB次元官网网址� social media team, meanwhile, fired back at the Rivermen with a picture of their newly-acquired Fred Page Cup championship.

LangleyB次元官网网址檚 team werenB次元官网网址檛 the only ones who thought the VeesB次元官网网址� new logo looked familiar.

Penticton will start its championship defence on Sept. 23 when they host the Trail Smoke Eaters at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

B次元官网网址淲e are excited about moving forward with a new look,B次元官网网址� said Fred Harbinson, the VeesB次元官网网址� head coach, general manager, and president. B次元官网网址淐hange from what you are used to is never easy, but we feel this logo will create a fresh and exciting look for our players and fans.B次元官网网址�