The Tampa Bay Lightning officially revealed their new third jersey—and invited Icethetics for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the launch!
See how the new sweater came together and get a insider’s look at all the details like never before. Hear from team founder Phil Esposito on the importance of the Victory Stripes and from the exec who led the design process.
▪️ CHAPTERS ▪️
00:00 – Intro
01:16 – The Backstory
02:37 – Meet Kevin Preast
03:20 – Victory Stripes with Espo
04:36 – Black Is Back!
05:52 – Collar & Numbers
06:53 – Helmet, Gloves & Pants
08:05 – Vasy’s Goalie Gear
08:35 – The Schedule
09:19 – Gasparilla Jersey
10:03 – Last Looks
BEHIND THE BOLT is a special presentation of Icethetics, offering viewers an inside look at the creation and launch of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2024 alternate uniform.
Special thanks to Brian Breseman for making this video possible as well as Kevin Preast for sharing the story of the jersey’s creation. I’d also like to thank the Vinik Sports Group for arranging accommodations in Tampa and for being so open and welcoming.
[ Interview recorded 1/17/24 ]
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13 Comments
Great jersey design, boring as fuck logo, the NHL needs to stop with these shoulder patch logos being promoted to the front crest. Like imagine if they've used their current logo but with a stylized blue outline it would've made it pop because their patch logo is way too busy which takes away from the base designs.
Very cool of TBL to embrace the jersey community, while also demonstrating how legitimate Icethetics is in the industry.
Nobody is surprised the quality of the video Chris captured is as polished as any put out by the team
As a fellow lightning fan this video was amazing! Excellent job
I actually prefer thier previous black thirds. I find these dull.
That Gaspirilla logo would make a kick-ass secondary logo. Although people would probably accuse them of ripping off the Buccaneers.
This is awesome for you Chris! Hope other teams can connect with you in the future!
Wow this is really cool! Good for you, man.
Awesome you got that access! I like the jersey more now, seeing it all, but I do still feel like the logo would be better without the thick surrounding circle with the text. Just a bolt in a thin circle would be better in my eyes. But there's a lot to love with this jersey. Being in black again is definitely sharp, and I looooove the jersey numbers, how they come out with the blue 3D. Great stuff overall. 😊
Edit: and with 3 Cups, 3 victory stripes on the sleeves makes sense. And three on the socks separately is just a separate emphasis on their three Cups while throwing back to their old jerseys. Good stuff.
I hope they go all black again
Icethetics this is so cool! As a huge tampa bay fan and hockey jersey fan it was really cool to find out your a bolts fan too! What a cool experience you got to come down and experience the BTS of the jersey unveiling! My jaw was on the floor when i saw this video pop up on my subscriber lists!
I love the gasparilla jersey's and was glad I was able to snag one so I am unsure if I will get this one. The letters/numbers are great and I love the victory stripes reference but i'm not sure I'll be adding this one to my collection.
Kudos to you and the lightning on this collab! Awesome content
Hope you'll be on fanatics launch
Great stuff 👍🏻… Chris you been doing some amazing work and you deserve it buddy. I very much like the Black involved in The Lighting’s Uniforms, Brings me back to the old school Lighting Uniforms. Those Black Pants with the Bolt Look so Cool on the Ice.
The Lightning should use literally anything other than their current home and away jerseys, which rip off the Leafs colours and the Wings striping. They used to have a cool, unique aesthetic, and now they're among the blandest, most uninspired teams in the league.