The Black Alternate or ‘Running Coyote’
Another polarizing jersey in the Arizona Coyotes’ historical repertoire is their black alternate or “running Coyote” sweaters.
These were worn from 2008 to 2014 and were part of the Coyotes 2011-12 season, which happens to be the best in franchise history.
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The adoption of these third jerseys marked the franchise’s return to black as a primary color after a five year absence when the Kachina black jersey was retired.
While the aesthetic of the sweater itself is flattering, the logo has been the object of derision from fans. Some even began calling it the “roadkill Coyote”.
The black alternates are almost the polar opposite of their green predecessors.
While the green jerseys themselves were garish, the crest was top notch. On the contrary, the black jerseys were aesthetically pleasing but the crest wasn’t quite on the level.
In a perfect world, we’d see a future third jersey that drew from the design of the “running Coyote” alternate but utilized the crest of the old green desertscapes.
In the meantime, this sweater will have to settle for third on the list.
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