Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Explaining Jeremy Lin's Early, Surprising Success

In Lou We Trust Apparel Now On Sale

You've read the blog.  You've looked at the analyses and opinions.  You've commented on the site, contributed to posts and GameThreads, and maybe even posted a FanPost or a FanShot.  You may have even told your friends, co-workers, your significant others, and someone you kind of know but not really about the site. You clearly are a hardcore New Jersey Devils fan.

Why not tell the world about it with an In Lou We Trust shirt?  

No, really, there is now In Lou We Trust apparel, on sale at SBN Hockey Stores, the online retailer for all SBN hockey-blog apparel.   Read on to learn more about the first design available in stores now.

Star-divide

Shirt_example_medium

SBN and WebStoresCorp have partnered up to design and sell apparel (mostly shirts) that appeal to fans of the team as well as the blog itself.

The above is the T-shirt version of the first design to be offered: the "hard core" logo shirt.  It's like the logo of In Lou We Trust at the top left, only without the flames in the background.  To make up for that, the red shirt suffices to highlight the name as well as allow you to Rock Your Red.

This is the "Hard Core" shirt for a reason, and this also explains the central part of the logo. It's inspired by the common usage of hardcore scene representation (e.g. NYHC) with the letters split up around an X.  Given that this is a blog by a hardcore New Jersey Devils fan and it's likely to be read by fans who are also hardcore, those who may one day be hardcore Devils fans, and those who want to know or share their opinions from hardcore fans, I think it's a very appropriate logo.  I do not intend any disrespect to any scenes, so please don't take offense, hardcore fans. Also, you don't need to listen to hardcore to wear the shirt. There's also a dual meaning, as NJHC also stands for New Jersey Hockey Club; which are, of course, the Devils. 

Besides, I think it looks real cool, above all.

This design is not just limited to t-shirts, the store offers this in a long-sleeved shirt, a ladies' style, a cut-off style, youth sizes, sweatshirts, and even hooded sweatshirts.  Big thanks to WSC for putting the design together and setting up the store.

Let me know what you think about the shirt in the comments (Except prices. I can't do anything about prices.)  A widget on the left side will appear shortly, but there's a direct link to the store in the meantime. Tell your friends about it, and please consider buying a shirt.  If this first design does well, more designs will be created and available for purchase.

Comment 18 comments  |  2 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

More from In Lou We Trust

Comments

Display:

Great job

YES I’m on it . . .

I have respect for most sports fans with 2 exceptions: NY Ranger fans who grew up in New Jersey, and Dallas Cowboy fans who can't name the capital of Texas.

by Cherno77 on Feb 19, 2010 5:15 PM EST reply actions  

I never thought of the Harcore part, i always assumed the HC was Hockey Club (Which you mentioned).

As a side note, do you know if you need to pay via cheque or visa for the shirt? I want to order one of these shirts

Space Weed Says (Insert Generic quote about blog here)
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Feb 19, 2010 5:15 PM EST reply actions  

Well, I walked through my family being the first customers through the store, so I can confirm that they will take Visa or Mastercard.

Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
In Lou We Trust - The New Jersey Devils SBN Blog

by John Fischer on Feb 19, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Ugh i have neither. So i doubt that I can get one of these for a while

Space Weed Says (Insert Generic quote about blog here)
"DO NOT get stuck behind Kyle Wellwood in the buffet line. This isn't really etiquette, but it will prevent you from starving to death"- Down Goes Brown on Etiquette for Jason Spezza's wedding

by Kevin Sellathamby on Feb 19, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions  

haha well, that is awesome stuff. I like it. My only comment/suggestion might be to add a Devils logo somewhere on the next version of the shirt.

"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

by Tim G on Feb 19, 2010 5:16 PM EST reply actions  

I’d love to, but we can’t. Copyright, among other legal issues, wouldn’t allow it.

Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
In Lou We Trust - The New Jersey Devils SBN Blog

by John Fischer on Feb 19, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah, gotcha. I should have figured that was the case. Anyway, excellent stuff John.

"We aim above the mark to hit the mark." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

by Tim G on Feb 20, 2010 12:21 AM EST up reply actions  

I wish there was a shirt with a small logo – maybe top corner where a pocket would be

by dsarch on Feb 19, 2010 7:38 PM EST reply actions  

I also agree there should be a Devils logo somewhere on the shirt, even if it is small. Great shirt though! Gonna have to pick one up!

by Bass7248 on Feb 19, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

I also agree there should be a Devils logo somewhere on the shirt, even if it is small

Can’t be done for legal reasons. Sorry.

Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
In Lou We Trust - The New Jersey Devils SBN Blog

by John Fischer on Feb 19, 2010 9:27 PM EST up reply actions  

If I bought a ILWT shirt

and an Iron-on NJD patch, who’s to stop me from putting them together??!!

Go Jets
Go Devils

by FrankG929 on Feb 20, 2010 8:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, no one, I guess? I don’t know if a modded shirt can be regulated?

Either way, there will be no designs with Devils logos, or even mentioning the Devils, for legal purposes in the store.

Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
In Lou We Trust - The New Jersey Devils SBN Blog

by John Fischer on Feb 20, 2010 11:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Man, I need to save up for that hoodie.. I ordered an Elias Czech jersey and Langenbrunner classic jersey last night, so I’m broke now, haha. Love the whole hardcore rip idea. Gorilla Biscuits would be proud.

by undersuspicion426 on Feb 19, 2010 10:03 PM EST reply actions  

I just hope a youth crew doesn’t try to run me at a game or elsewhere

Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
In Lou We Trust - The New Jersey Devils SBN Blog

by John Fischer on Feb 20, 2010 12:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Ray Cappo would not approve of violence, haha.

by undersuspicion426 on Feb 20, 2010 12:14 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm thinking...

An “ILWT” t-shirt design competition is a possibility now right?

Obviously the rules would have to include something about logos/copyright issues.

by skly27 on Feb 19, 2010 11:40 PM EST reply actions  

It’s possible, but let’s see how well this first shirt sells, no?

Devils in my heart! Devils in my mind! Devils in my eyes! Devils until I die!
In Lou We Trust - The New Jersey Devils SBN Blog

by John Fischer on Feb 20, 2010 12:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Can I put in a request for a Hat?

by NJDOhio on Feb 21, 2010 2:54 PM EST reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation blog about the New Jersey Devils! New here? Check out the Rules and Guidelines before posting.

FanPosts

joomla visitors

Managers

Stanley_cup_and_you_-_sbn_small John Fischer

Authors

Puddy_small Tom Stivali

Marty_sbetter_small Matthew Ventolo

Trollvalchuk_small Kevin Sellathamby

Rex_ryan--300x300_small Josh Weinstein

1729_small Matt Evans SNC