I'm back with the fourth and possibly final installment of my "What If?" series (I'll probably make a Whalers version, but I haven't started it yet). This is my take on what the North Stars would look like if they had never left.
Pre-Edge Era
1991-95
With relocation rumours swirling, the North Stars redesigned their uniforms by removing any reference to the "North" part of their name. A relocation to Dallas almost happened in 1993, but that deal fell apart at the last minute. The North Stars were then sold to local owners who kept them in Minnesota.
1995-97
The "N-Star" logo returned as a shoulder patch, and gold was added to the names and numbers.
1997-2000
After six seasons on the sidelines, the "N-Star" logo became the primary logo once again. The jerseys featured an arrow on the sleeves, pointing up (aka North).
2000-2003
The North Stars moved into the newly completed Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul for the start of the 2000-01 season. They also introduced a new green third jersey, their first green jersey in almost ten years.
2003-07
The green third jersey became the new home jersey when the NHL switched to dark jerseys at home before the 2003-04 season.
2003-04 Vintage Jersey Program
The North Stars took part in the NHL's Vintage Jersey Program, wearing replicas of their 1969-72 jerseys. Unfortunately, they didn't bother to use matching equipment (neither did the
Kings or Blues).
Reebok Edge Era
2007-09
A new road jersey, which matched the green home jersey, was introduced during the league wide switch to Reebok Edge jerseys.
2009-15
The North Stars added a black third jersey, featuring a similar striping pattern to a
rejected prototype jersey from the 80's.
2015-17
The North Stars unveiled a new look in the summer of 2015, featuring an updated "N-Star" logo and a forest green and gold colour scheme. If you look closely you'll notice the upward (aka northward) facing notch in the sleeve stripes.
2017 Winter Classic
With both teams celebrating their 50th anniversaries, the North Stars headed to St. Louis to face the Blues in the 2017 Winter Classic. Minnesota brought back their
1978-81 white jersey for the occasion.
Adidas Adizero Era
2017-22
The jerseys were unchanged during the Adidas Adizero takeover.
2021 Reverse Retro
The North Stars brought back their "arrow" design for their 2021 Reverse Retro jersey, this time with green as the primary colour. Xcel Energy sponsored Minnesota's helmets this season.
2022 Winter Classic
The North Stars once again faced the Blues in a Winter Classic game, this time in Minnesota. They wore the green version of their previous Winter Classic jersey.
2022-Future
The previous year's Winter Classic jersey becomes the full-time third jersey for the 2022-23 season. Also TRIA Orthopedics is introduced as the team's jersey sponsor, with Toyota sponsoring the helmets.
Have a nice weekend!
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