Recently, we have been featuring a couple of posts on the ECHL. Want to learn more about the East Coast Hockey League, check out our post about the ECHL for 2025. One of the great things about the ECHL is their team names, unforms and team logos. Here is a look at the history of some of the creative logos from ECHL teams over the years. Before we get to our list of the top ten ECHL logos of all time, let’s take a look at the history of ECHL logos.

ECHL Logos: A Comprehensive Guide

Welcome to our deep dive into ECHL logos! Whether you’re a die-hard hockey fan or just curious about the branding of ECHL hockey league teams, you’re in the right place. We’ll explore the history of ECHL team logos, their evolution, and background on some of the stories they tell.

History of ECHL Logos

The East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) is a premier professional ice hockey league in North America. Like any hockey team, logos and nicknames are essential for team branding and identity. Let’s take a look at the history, evolution, and symbolism behind ECHL team logos.

The story of ECHL began with the league’s founding in 1988. Since the start of the league, the ECHL was known for creative team names and logos. Over time, these logos have evolved to keep up with design trends and better represent the ECHL hockey league teams. Each logo has its own story and signifies the team’s identity.

The evolution of ECHL team logos shows a shift from simple designs to more detailed and intricate artwork. These logos capture the essence of the teams and their GEO locations.

Each ECHL logo is rich in symbolism. The logos often include elements that reflect the team’s home city, history, or name. Colors, shapes, and imagery are thoughtfully selected to create a lasting visual impression. When compared to other semi-pro hockey leagues, ECHL logos tend to ne more colorful, less traditional and more fun.

Exploring ECHL Team Logos

The ECHL is home to a diverse range of teams, each with a unique logo that represents its identity and establishes a strong visual presence. Let’s take a closer look at the logos of current ECHL teams, design trends, and some memorable logos from ECHL history.

Every ECHL team has a logo that embodies its brand and connects with fans. From fierce animals to striking typography, these logos are designed to be instantly recognizable and evoke a sense of pride among supporters. Whether it’s the Adirondack Thunder’s fiery emblem or the Trois Rivieres Lions’ majestic lion, these logos capture each team’s spirit.

Design trends in ECHL team logos have evolved over time. Many logos now feature clean and modern designs with sleek lines and minimalistic elements. Some teams prefer more traditional designs, incorporating classic hockey imagery such as crossed sticks or hockey masks. Vibrant colors and dynamic typography are also common in ECHL team logos, adding energy and excitement.

Throughout ECHL history, several logos have left a lasting impression. The Jacksonville Icemen’s logo, featuring a fierce iceman, has become an iconic symbol in the league. The Indy Fuel’s logo, with its dynamic fire motif, stands out for its bold design. And who can forget the Toledo Walleye’s logo with its striking fish, reflecting the team’s connection to their local fishing heritage.

As the ECHL continues to grow and evolve, so too will its teams’ logos. These logos play a crucial role in establishing team identities, fostering fan loyalty, and creating a sense of unity among supporters. Whether you’re a die-hard Ghost Pirates fan or simply a curious observer, the logos of ECHL hockey teams are sure to catch your eye and spark your interest.

Conceptualization of ECHL Logos

ECHL logos bring a unique look to the teams and to the league as a whole. Many team logos focus on modern design in attempts to capture each team’s essence, to generate excitement among fans and players alike. Concepts for logos involve the team name, GEO location and color schemes not to mention hockey or ice motifs.

The design process behind the new ECHL logos involves collaboration between talented designers and team representatives. The goal of creating logos is not only represent the teams’ identities but also to resonate with hockey fans. Extensive research and brainstorming sessions are conducted to understand each team’s history, culture, and fanbase with the end goal of creating a relevant motif in the form of a logo.

After the initial concept stage, multiple iterations and feedback rounds are conducted to refine the designs to their final perfection. Each logo should reflect the team’s unique characteristics, incorporating elements such as local landmarks, team colors, and hockey-related imagery. The result is a collection of logos that are visually striking and instantly recognizable.

Hockey fans have embraced the fresh designs, praising the attention to detail and the modern aesthetics. The logos have become an integral part of each team’s branding, appearing on merchandise, social media, and game paraphernalia. The logos have even sparked renewed enthusiasm and pride among players and fans, fostering a sense of unity and a true identity within each team. The logos serve as a symbol of the team’s commitment to excellence and their connection to the community they represent.

Examples of Cool ECHL Team Logos

With twenty-nine teams in the ECHL for the 2024-25 season, there are a number of teams with crazy cool logos. Some examples include, the Wheeling Nailers hockey team which boasts a logo that combines a nail and hockey stick, symbolizing their gritty determination. The Atlanta Gladiators’ logo, featuring a fierce gladiator, embodies the team’s fighting spirit.

The Maine Mariners’ logo captures the maritime heritage of their home state with a sleek, modern design. The Jacksonville Icemen’s logo, with its icy motif, has become a fan favorite. Exciting icemen games, intense rivalries, and dynamic branding make the ECHL an engaging league to follow. Whether you’re cheering for the Trois Rivieres Lions or the Indy Fuel, the logos of ECHL teams are an essential part of the fan experience.

Each of these logos represents the unique identity of the ECHL hockey league teams and connects with their local communities.

With the let’s take a look at the top ten logos as selected by the Hockey Fanatic.

Top 10 ECHL Logos of All-Time

The Hockey Fanatic presents the top ten ECHL hockey logos of all time. These are our favorites. The color scheme, the visualization and fun nicknames all played a role in which East Coast Hockey League logos made our list. It was a challenge to narrow it down to just ten.

#10. Worcester Railers – the Railers logo features all key elements that a good logo should have: A shield-like logo with the team name front and center. The crossed hockey sticks are a nice touch and the speeding locomotive featuring the “W” on the front is a classic design.

#9. South Carolina Stingrays – this cool logo is flashy with a cool font that speaks stingray with tails on both “S’s” of the nickname. Not to mention the stingray with its barbed tailed pointing down. The logo contains the GEO with South Carolina atop of the Stingrays moniker. Cool logo for the ECHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals.

#8. Adirondak Thunder – coming in at number eight is the Adirondak Thunder. This menacing logo features a viking-like character wielding none other than a hockey stick (did you notice that it appears to be a right-handed stick?) The Thor-like figure just looks like he means business doesn’t he? Cool use of red in the hair and beard along with the lightning bolt in the T.

#7. Florida Everblades – not only does the team possess a cool nickname, but the logo is off the charts. It’s a gator (native to the state of Florida) over the Florida Everblades team name. Take a closer look at you will see that the logo resembles that of a hockey skate as the bottom of Everblades name represents a skate blade. Cool design of a team that plays near the Florida Everglades. Well done Florida’s marketing team.

#6. Toledo Walleye – what’s cooler than a menacing fish swinging a hockey stick? Love that the Walleye is missing a tooth. Old school hockey right? Like many of the team logos in the ECHL the team name is front and center with the nickname shooting up from bottom left to right. The logo contains all four of the team’s colors: powder blue, navy blue, gold and white. The team was originally known as the Toledo Storm from 1991-2007. The team has a cool alternate logo with a walleye overlayed atop a capital “T”.

#5. Maine Mariners – simple but effective is the Mariners logo with a trident poking through the letter “M”. The Mariners nickname is prominent as the logo contains all three colors of the team with blue, green and silver. You just cannot go wrong with color green on a team jersey.

#4. Greenville Swamp Rabbits – some people don’t like the cartoonish logos. We happen to love them. The Swap Rabbits features an intense looking rabbit who looks to be playing hard with his carrot-inspired hockey stick. Love the hockey stick blade of the “R” in Rabbits. One of the best logos in the East Coast Hockey League.

#3. Trois Rivieres Lions – the lone Canadian team in the ECHL is the Trois Rivieres Lions. A cool logo with a lions face placed within the fleur de lis. This is a logo that the Quebec Nordiques could have used back in the eighties. A very cool design without any mention of the team name or the city they play in (which is rare for an ECHL logo).

#2. Orlando Solar Bears– probably one of the coolest hockey team names in the world, the Orlando Solar Bears logo is a fun one that depicts a sunglass wearing polar bear with a hockey stick behind his neck. With the sun shining in the background and the Orlando Solar Bears team name front and center, this is one of the best logos out there. Man we’d love a Solar Bears jersey. An affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning.

#1. Savannah Ghost Pirates – ok this one is off the charts good. First you can never go wrong with a green and black color combo. Then add a hockey stick wielding Ghost Pirate? The limited use of green really makes the logo pop. Founded in 2022, The Ghost Pirates quickly became a favourite nickname and logo in the ECHL and beyond. True story, I live in western Canada and loved the logo so much that I ordered a T-Shirt and ball cap. With the US exchange and the duty costs, I paid a small fortune for these two pieces of clothing. Well worth it. Greatest logo in the ECHL and possibly in all of hockey. If someone form the Ghost Pirates organization reads this, feel free to send us a jersey. Love, love, love the team name and the logo. #GhostPiratesForever. If you want to pick up some Ghost Pirates swag check out their team store.

There you have it, the top ten logos in the ECHL. Can you believe we didn’t even include the Jacksonville Icemen or Iowa Heartlanders? The marketing teams of the ECHL franchises should be proud, they’ve done an amazing job with the logos and uniforms of the ECHL teams.