Thursday, August 12, 2010

No Pink In The Rink

I want to clear something up with regards to our newly founded Facebook page and Twitter account:
First, I would like to say, I am not against pink jerseys for Women IF they are part of a project for the Hockey Fights Cancer month in October. I own a pink jersey (not the glitter one) BUT I made it a point to get an official jersey first. Of course, in my size, the only option I had at that time was to get a Child's L/XL unless I wanted to swim in my Men's Small jersey. That pink jersey hasn't seen the light of day for quite some time, I will wear it in October though, in support of my incredible Mother-in-law who is a 2 time Cancer survivor (Breast & Lymphoma).
The support our Facebook page has received in the past two days has been overwhelming. Thank you all for your support and discussion topics. I hope that the NHL can see that we female fans are not all PUCKBUNNIES, or in dire need of a be-dazzled, belly-baring, or glitter embellished merchandise to support our favorite team. We as women would spend WAY more on merchandise than men would because we would buy for our guys, significant others, and children. If only there were more options.
I do understand that there are women out there that LOVE this merchandise. This is FINE. More than acceptable, I need them to spend that money and support our teams. The problem I have is that the NHL only seems to cater to that demographic. As far as I can tell, when I go to Hockey games, I see waaaaaaay more ladies looking for REAL TEAM COLORS & REAL TEAM LOGOS in the Pro Shop. I do not see most of my female friends/ fans searching out sequins, jewels, and other such embellishments..... in fact, I usually see these items go to the 50% off rack near the end of the season. For a few of us on the petite side, we keep sneaking over to the men's section, hoping to find a SMALL, trying to make it work. IT NEVER DOES. The Men's fit is way too boxy, whether you are a small or XXL. We have curves, plain and simple. We need a cut that is flattering, YES we want to wear what the guys wear, just tailored to us!
The NHL needs to realize that we are a huge, viable, and SUSTAINABLE demographic for them. I know personally that my household spends a ton of money to support OUR favorite team, The Nashville Predators, and would spend more if I had options. Hubby can get away with just about anything in the store, but the Women's selection is ATROCIOUS.
Please NHL. Please listen to us. We are tired of this situation. Really tired. We don't need a $300.00 logo purse, be-jeweled tube tops, thongs with "Hockey Ho" on them, or glitter jerseys. These items have to be costing you a lot to produce and will sit on racks or in your storage for the season til you mark them down. I am willing to bet that some fringe fans WILL buy this merchandise, but that is probably the only item they will buy. Give me REAL LOGOS, REAL TEAM COLORS, and NO GLITTER, and I can promise you that I will purchase more. A LOT more. TRUST me....
Please follow us on Twitter for more updates, and see the community we are building.
@NoPinkInTheRink (official account for FB page)
@TigerPredsChick @Predsaddict @RachelAddison @ReinaDeLaIsla

Thank you also to our bloggers that are helping spread the word:
@Forechecker @PredsOnTheGlass @DiamondHockey @Cellblock303
we really appreciate it!


2 comments:

  1. LOVE IT!!!

    I am stuck in a Mens small jersey too. :(

    Someone bought me one of the pink jerseys as a gift one time, it has been worn twice. Never to a game though. I feel out of place in a 'pink' Preds jersey!!! And they fit awful!

    Keep on reppin' our Preds girlfriend!!

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  2. THANK YOU! Its about time someone said something about this issue. I have been a Preds fan for a while, but just in the last year have become die-hard and am now a season ticket holder. I bought a Titans jersey last year, but rarely wear it because it fits so horribly. I want a Preds jersey, but don't want to spend so much money on something that will just sit in my closet as well. And I will not be purchasing any of the currect women's clothing. I want to look like a Preds fan - not a girl who thinks its fun to parade around sporting events in my pink logo clothing.

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