Burkus Circus Studios
@matt-bcstudios.bsky.social
Hockey Jersey Concepts and Sports Design - Writer for @cbjcannon.bsky.social - Co-Host on @thejerseynerds.bsky.social - Alt: @burkuscircus52.bsky.social
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A year ago today, I started my internship with the CBJ’s Creative Services. It still doesn’t feel real. From working Draft Night & seeing my own graphic go live, to drinking from a souvenir cup I designed opening night, and every item I delivered coming to life. I wouldn’t trade for the world! 1/3
Well, with the official logo unveiled, figured I might as well share the concepts I did for a #CBJ 25th Anniversary logo during my internship last summer. Based off their 2000-07 logo. Needs some cleaning up on the linework but I think it's a really strong core!
June 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Well, with the official logo unveiled, figured I might as well share the concepts I did for a #CBJ 25th Anniversary logo during my internship last summer. Based off their 2000-07 logo. Needs some cleaning up on the linework but I think it's a really strong core!
A year ago today, I started my internship with the CBJ’s Creative Services. It still doesn’t feel real. From working Draft Night & seeing my own graphic go live, to drinking from a souvenir cup I designed opening night, and every item I delivered coming to life. I wouldn’t trade for the world! 1/3
May 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A year ago today, I started my internship with the CBJ’s Creative Services. It still doesn’t feel real. From working Draft Night & seeing my own graphic go live, to drinking from a souvenir cup I designed opening night, and every item I delivered coming to life. I wouldn’t trade for the world! 1/3
Celebratory concept? While the #Gr8Chase concludes in Long Island, this Capitals alternate concept brings back Screagle Blue to a cherry blossom aesthetic.
April 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Celebratory concept? While the #Gr8Chase concludes in Long Island, this Capitals alternate concept brings back Screagle Blue to a cherry blossom aesthetic.
Oh yeah, I’ve got concepts to post. Here’s Utah’s Ideal Alternate, inspired by their state flag!
March 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Oh yeah, I’ve got concepts to post. Here’s Utah’s Ideal Alternate, inspired by their state flag!
For the Maple Leaves’ Ideal Alternate, the plan is simple: Bring back the Winter Classic. It’s that easy.
March 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
For the Maple Leaves’ Ideal Alternate, the plan is simple: Bring back the Winter Classic. It’s that easy.
Surprise! It was me the whole time!
While I’m disappointed that these didn’t get far in @thejerseynerds.bsky.social’s Concept Madness, I’m still proud to show them off! Tampa’s Ideal Alt combines the storm jersey, their many bad blackout alts, some nods to their first set, and a new electric blue
While I’m disappointed that these didn’t get far in @thejerseynerds.bsky.social’s Concept Madness, I’m still proud to show them off! Tampa’s Ideal Alt combines the storm jersey, their many bad blackout alts, some nods to their first set, and a new electric blue
March 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Surprise! It was me the whole time!
While I’m disappointed that these didn’t get far in @thejerseynerds.bsky.social’s Concept Madness, I’m still proud to show them off! Tampa’s Ideal Alt combines the storm jersey, their many bad blackout alts, some nods to their first set, and a new electric blue
While I’m disappointed that these didn’t get far in @thejerseynerds.bsky.social’s Concept Madness, I’m still proud to show them off! Tampa’s Ideal Alt combines the storm jersey, their many bad blackout alts, some nods to their first set, and a new electric blue
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JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Columbus
Considering the Jackets are doubling the number of good jerseys in their history in three days, there's a lot of options for bad jerseys...
Will, Noah, and Chris - Current Home
Carter and Justin - Reverse Retro 2
Burkus - Reverse Retro 1
Considering the Jackets are doubling the number of good jerseys in their history in three days, there's a lot of options for bad jerseys...
Will, Noah, and Chris - Current Home
Carter and Justin - Reverse Retro 2
Burkus - Reverse Retro 1
February 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Columbus
Considering the Jackets are doubling the number of good jerseys in their history in three days, there's a lot of options for bad jerseys...
Will, Noah, and Chris - Current Home
Carter and Justin - Reverse Retro 2
Burkus - Reverse Retro 1
Considering the Jackets are doubling the number of good jerseys in their history in three days, there's a lot of options for bad jerseys...
Will, Noah, and Chris - Current Home
Carter and Justin - Reverse Retro 2
Burkus - Reverse Retro 1
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JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Dallas
If you need to know which team you play for, these are good! Otherwise... yikes.
Also shoutout to Carter ruining the sweep.
Burkus, Chris, Justin, Noah, and Will - 2007-13 Home
Carter - Current Alternate
If you need to know which team you play for, these are good! Otherwise... yikes.
Also shoutout to Carter ruining the sweep.
Burkus, Chris, Justin, Noah, and Will - 2007-13 Home
Carter - Current Alternate
February 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Dallas
If you need to know which team you play for, these are good! Otherwise... yikes.
Also shoutout to Carter ruining the sweep.
Burkus, Chris, Justin, Noah, and Will - 2007-13 Home
Carter - Current Alternate
If you need to know which team you play for, these are good! Otherwise... yikes.
Also shoutout to Carter ruining the sweep.
Burkus, Chris, Justin, Noah, and Will - 2007-13 Home
Carter - Current Alternate
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JN Least Favorite Jersey - Detroit
For the second straight day, Carter ruins a clean sweep.
Burkus, Chris, Justin, Noah, Will - Reverse Retro 1
Carter - Current Away
For the second straight day, Carter ruins a clean sweep.
Burkus, Chris, Justin, Noah, Will - Reverse Retro 1
Carter - Current Away
February 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
JN Least Favorite Jersey - Detroit
For the second straight day, Carter ruins a clean sweep.
Burkus, Chris, Justin, Noah, Will - Reverse Retro 1
Carter - Current Away
For the second straight day, Carter ruins a clean sweep.
Burkus, Chris, Justin, Noah, Will - Reverse Retro 1
Carter - Current Away
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JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Edmonton
When you have an all-time classic look, you know you gotta mess with it constantly so that you wreck brand consistency.
Burkus and Carter - 2019-24 Alt
Justin and Noah - 2007-11 Away
Chris - 2007-11 Home
Will - Reverse Retro 2
When you have an all-time classic look, you know you gotta mess with it constantly so that you wreck brand consistency.
Burkus and Carter - 2019-24 Alt
Justin and Noah - 2007-11 Away
Chris - 2007-11 Home
Will - Reverse Retro 2
March 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Edmonton
When you have an all-time classic look, you know you gotta mess with it constantly so that you wreck brand consistency.
Burkus and Carter - 2019-24 Alt
Justin and Noah - 2007-11 Away
Chris - 2007-11 Home
Will - Reverse Retro 2
When you have an all-time classic look, you know you gotta mess with it constantly so that you wreck brand consistency.
Burkus and Carter - 2019-24 Alt
Justin and Noah - 2007-11 Away
Chris - 2007-11 Home
Will - Reverse Retro 2
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JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Florida
Unlike most bad designs from the Edge era, the Panthers offer three flavors of horror. Or maybe the baby blue and yellow combo grinds your gears.
Carter and Justin - RR2
Chris and Noah - 2007-11 Home
Burkus - 2007-16 Away
Will - 2011-16 Home
Unlike most bad designs from the Edge era, the Panthers offer three flavors of horror. Or maybe the baby blue and yellow combo grinds your gears.
Carter and Justin - RR2
Chris and Noah - 2007-11 Home
Burkus - 2007-16 Away
Will - 2011-16 Home
March 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Florida
Unlike most bad designs from the Edge era, the Panthers offer three flavors of horror. Or maybe the baby blue and yellow combo grinds your gears.
Carter and Justin - RR2
Chris and Noah - 2007-11 Home
Burkus - 2007-16 Away
Will - 2011-16 Home
Unlike most bad designs from the Edge era, the Panthers offer three flavors of horror. Or maybe the baby blue and yellow combo grinds your gears.
Carter and Justin - RR2
Chris and Noah - 2007-11 Home
Burkus - 2007-16 Away
Will - 2011-16 Home
Blues are up in the Ideal Alternates series! I’ve done this one before, but it just works so well: a navy version of the Gretzky jerseys with royal blue instead of red. So good.
March 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Blues are up in the Ideal Alternates series! I’ve done this one before, but it just works so well: a navy version of the Gretzky jerseys with royal blue instead of red. So good.
ITS STADIUM SERIES GAMEDAY!!! Here’s a mostly unrelated Stadium Series-esque Seattle Kraken concept for my ideal alternates series. Had to make a tentacles concept eventually!
March 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
ITS STADIUM SERIES GAMEDAY!!! Here’s a mostly unrelated Stadium Series-esque Seattle Kraken concept for my ideal alternates series. Had to make a tentacles concept eventually!
❤️ HOCKEY 🧡 IS 💛 FOR 💚 EVERYONE 💙
Penultimate jersey for the #CBJ I did over my internship! Simple but effective: the Pride flag striping takes center stage. No matter who you are, you have a spot in hockey!
Thanks as always to Jason, Audra, and the team for the opportunity!
🖤🩶🤍💜
Penultimate jersey for the #CBJ I did over my internship! Simple but effective: the Pride flag striping takes center stage. No matter who you are, you have a spot in hockey!
Thanks as always to Jason, Audra, and the team for the opportunity!
🖤🩶🤍💜
February 25, 2025 at 11:44 PM
❤️ HOCKEY 🧡 IS 💛 FOR 💚 EVERYONE 💙
Penultimate jersey for the #CBJ I did over my internship! Simple but effective: the Pride flag striping takes center stage. No matter who you are, you have a spot in hockey!
Thanks as always to Jason, Audra, and the team for the opportunity!
🖤🩶🤍💜
Penultimate jersey for the #CBJ I did over my internship! Simple but effective: the Pride flag striping takes center stage. No matter who you are, you have a spot in hockey!
Thanks as always to Jason, Audra, and the team for the opportunity!
🖤🩶🤍💜
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We went through the best, now it's time for the worst!
Jersey Nerds LEAST Favorite Jerseys - Anaheim
The Ducks jerseys would be so good if they were good.
Carter, Will, and Chris - 25th Anniversary
Burkus - 2014 Stadium Series
Noah - 2015-24 Away
Justin - 1997-2000 White Alt
Jersey Nerds LEAST Favorite Jerseys - Anaheim
The Ducks jerseys would be so good if they were good.
Carter, Will, and Chris - 25th Anniversary
Burkus - 2014 Stadium Series
Noah - 2015-24 Away
Justin - 1997-2000 White Alt
February 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We went through the best, now it's time for the worst!
Jersey Nerds LEAST Favorite Jerseys - Anaheim
The Ducks jerseys would be so good if they were good.
Carter, Will, and Chris - 25th Anniversary
Burkus - 2014 Stadium Series
Noah - 2015-24 Away
Justin - 1997-2000 White Alt
Jersey Nerds LEAST Favorite Jerseys - Anaheim
The Ducks jerseys would be so good if they were good.
Carter, Will, and Chris - 25th Anniversary
Burkus - 2014 Stadium Series
Noah - 2015-24 Away
Justin - 1997-2000 White Alt
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Jersey Nerds' Least Favorite Jerseys - Boston
These jerseys are as bad as getting licked by Brad Marchand!
Justin - 1959-67 Gold
Noah - 1997-2007 Away
Carter - 2008-16 Alternate
Will - 2016 Winter Classic
Burkus - 2023 Winter Classic
These jerseys are as bad as getting licked by Brad Marchand!
Justin - 1959-67 Gold
Noah - 1997-2007 Away
Carter - 2008-16 Alternate
Will - 2016 Winter Classic
Burkus - 2023 Winter Classic
February 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Jersey Nerds' Least Favorite Jerseys - Boston
These jerseys are as bad as getting licked by Brad Marchand!
Justin - 1959-67 Gold
Noah - 1997-2007 Away
Carter - 2008-16 Alternate
Will - 2016 Winter Classic
Burkus - 2023 Winter Classic
These jerseys are as bad as getting licked by Brad Marchand!
Justin - 1959-67 Gold
Noah - 1997-2007 Away
Carter - 2008-16 Alternate
Will - 2016 Winter Classic
Burkus - 2023 Winter Classic
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JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Buffalo
"If it's a turd burger I'll have to put it on a bun & eat it." Unfortunately, there's been many shit sandwiches in the Sabres' history…
Justin, Will & Noah - TURDBURGER!!!
Chris - 2007-10 Home
Carter - 2010-20 Home
Burkus - 2022 Heritage Classic
"If it's a turd burger I'll have to put it on a bun & eat it." Unfortunately, there's been many shit sandwiches in the Sabres' history…
Justin, Will & Noah - TURDBURGER!!!
Chris - 2007-10 Home
Carter - 2010-20 Home
Burkus - 2022 Heritage Classic
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Buffalo
"If it's a turd burger I'll have to put it on a bun & eat it." Unfortunately, there's been many shit sandwiches in the Sabres' history…
Justin, Will & Noah - TURDBURGER!!!
Chris - 2007-10 Home
Carter - 2010-20 Home
Burkus - 2022 Heritage Classic
"If it's a turd burger I'll have to put it on a bun & eat it." Unfortunately, there's been many shit sandwiches in the Sabres' history…
Justin, Will & Noah - TURDBURGER!!!
Chris - 2007-10 Home
Carter - 2010-20 Home
Burkus - 2022 Heritage Classic
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JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Calgary
The Flames' jerseys are 🔥🔥🔥, but remember that dumpster fires count as 🔥
Carter, Justin, and Chris - 2007-20 Home
Burkus - 2007-20 Away
Will - 2013-16 Third
Noah - Current Third
The Flames' jerseys are 🔥🔥🔥, but remember that dumpster fires count as 🔥
Carter, Justin, and Chris - 2007-20 Home
Burkus - 2007-20 Away
Will - 2013-16 Third
Noah - Current Third
February 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Calgary
The Flames' jerseys are 🔥🔥🔥, but remember that dumpster fires count as 🔥
Carter, Justin, and Chris - 2007-20 Home
Burkus - 2007-20 Away
Will - 2013-16 Third
Noah - Current Third
The Flames' jerseys are 🔥🔥🔥, but remember that dumpster fires count as 🔥
Carter, Justin, and Chris - 2007-20 Home
Burkus - 2007-20 Away
Will - 2013-16 Third
Noah - Current Third
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JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Carolina
The most overrated jersey in the NHL is somehow not the consensus pick here. C'mon guys, we had one job!
Will, Noah, and Justin - Reverse Retro 1
Burkus and Chris - Current Home
Carter - 2008-17 Third
The most overrated jersey in the NHL is somehow not the consensus pick here. C'mon guys, we had one job!
Will, Noah, and Justin - Reverse Retro 1
Burkus and Chris - Current Home
Carter - 2008-17 Third
February 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Carolina
The most overrated jersey in the NHL is somehow not the consensus pick here. C'mon guys, we had one job!
Will, Noah, and Justin - Reverse Retro 1
Burkus and Chris - Current Home
Carter - 2008-17 Third
The most overrated jersey in the NHL is somehow not the consensus pick here. C'mon guys, we had one job!
Will, Noah, and Justin - Reverse Retro 1
Burkus and Chris - Current Home
Carter - 2008-17 Third
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JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Chicago
Good flag! Bad jerseys...
Carter, Justin, and Noah - 40s Barberpoles
Burkus - 1999-2009 Alternate
Chris - 2009 Winter Classic
Will - 2015 Winter Classic
Good flag! Bad jerseys...
Carter, Justin, and Noah - 40s Barberpoles
Burkus - 1999-2009 Alternate
Chris - 2009 Winter Classic
Will - 2015 Winter Classic
February 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Chicago
Good flag! Bad jerseys...
Carter, Justin, and Noah - 40s Barberpoles
Burkus - 1999-2009 Alternate
Chris - 2009 Winter Classic
Will - 2015 Winter Classic
Good flag! Bad jerseys...
Carter, Justin, and Noah - 40s Barberpoles
Burkus - 1999-2009 Alternate
Chris - 2009 Winter Classic
Will - 2015 Winter Classic
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JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Colorado
Colorado? More like ColoBADo amirite!?
Justin, Will, Noah, and Chris - 2007-17 Away
Carter - 2009-15 Alternate
Burkus - Reverse Retro 2
Colorado? More like ColoBADo amirite!?
Justin, Will, Noah, and Chris - 2007-17 Away
Carter - 2009-15 Alternate
Burkus - Reverse Retro 2
February 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
JN Least Favorite Jerseys - Colorado
Colorado? More like ColoBADo amirite!?
Justin, Will, Noah, and Chris - 2007-17 Away
Carter - 2009-15 Alternate
Burkus - Reverse Retro 2
Colorado? More like ColoBADo amirite!?
Justin, Will, Noah, and Chris - 2007-17 Away
Carter - 2009-15 Alternate
Burkus - Reverse Retro 2
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And the winner is... 🥁🥁🥁
@willbutala.bsky.social! Fitting the lone Canadian resident follows his country into victory! Might do a thread with stats later but it's 1AM & I'm tired
And congrats to
@matt-bcstudios.bsky.social, @justinbrolley.bsky.social, & @brndstudios.bsky.social
on a great event!
@willbutala.bsky.social! Fitting the lone Canadian resident follows his country into victory! Might do a thread with stats later but it's 1AM & I'm tired
And congrats to
@matt-bcstudios.bsky.social, @justinbrolley.bsky.social, & @brndstudios.bsky.social
on a great event!
February 21, 2025 at 6:07 AM
And the winner is... 🥁🥁🥁
@willbutala.bsky.social! Fitting the lone Canadian resident follows his country into victory! Might do a thread with stats later but it's 1AM & I'm tired
And congrats to
@matt-bcstudios.bsky.social, @justinbrolley.bsky.social, & @brndstudios.bsky.social
on a great event!
@willbutala.bsky.social! Fitting the lone Canadian resident follows his country into victory! Might do a thread with stats later but it's 1AM & I'm tired
And congrats to
@matt-bcstudios.bsky.social, @justinbrolley.bsky.social, & @brndstudios.bsky.social
on a great event!
Another alternate that’s pretty much perfect, though a lot more recent: The Sharks’ black fin jerseys are my Ideal Alternate for them!
February 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Another alternate that’s pretty much perfect, though a lot more recent: The Sharks’ black fin jerseys are my Ideal Alternate for them!
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JN Favorite Jerseys - Heritage Classic
A smaller pool of jerseys to pick from, but still with some all-time greats.
Will: 2014 Canucks
Burkus: 2014 Senators
Justin: 2024 Oilers
Noah: 2016 Jets
A smaller pool of jerseys to pick from, but still with some all-time greats.
Will: 2014 Canucks
Burkus: 2014 Senators
Justin: 2024 Oilers
Noah: 2016 Jets
February 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
JN Favorite Jerseys - Heritage Classic
A smaller pool of jerseys to pick from, but still with some all-time greats.
Will: 2014 Canucks
Burkus: 2014 Senators
Justin: 2024 Oilers
Noah: 2016 Jets
A smaller pool of jerseys to pick from, but still with some all-time greats.
Will: 2014 Canucks
Burkus: 2014 Senators
Justin: 2024 Oilers
Noah: 2016 Jets
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JN Favorite Jerseys - Stadium Series
After a rocky start, we're living in peak SS design era
Noah: 2024 Rangers
Justin: 2024 Flyers
Will: 2023 Capitals
Carter: 2022 Lightning
Burkus: 2025 Blue Jackets
After a rocky start, we're living in peak SS design era
Noah: 2024 Rangers
Justin: 2024 Flyers
Will: 2023 Capitals
Carter: 2022 Lightning
Burkus: 2025 Blue Jackets
February 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
JN Favorite Jerseys - Stadium Series
After a rocky start, we're living in peak SS design era
Noah: 2024 Rangers
Justin: 2024 Flyers
Will: 2023 Capitals
Carter: 2022 Lightning
Burkus: 2025 Blue Jackets
After a rocky start, we're living in peak SS design era
Noah: 2024 Rangers
Justin: 2024 Flyers
Will: 2023 Capitals
Carter: 2022 Lightning
Burkus: 2025 Blue Jackets