EA NHL 21–24 font

[AdamCatalyst]

I finally buckled down and identified the font EA has used for NHL 21–24. It's Termina Black, designed by Mattox Shuler, published by Fort Foundry. https://fortfoundry.com/fonts/termina

It is also licensed with Adobe Creative Cloud, so Adobe users get it for "free" after they (or their employer) pay their exorbitant Adobe fees. https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/termina

You may notice some small discrepancies between the lettering used in the EA NHL artwork and the font. This is normal, as one usually customizes the letterforms in a font when preparing a logo. I hunted this down because I am trying to get my '25 done as early as possible. But the default "5" in the font is kinda quirky looking for a mainstream sports video game. I wouldn't be surpassed if the designers either (a) use an alternate letterform, (b) customize it heavily, or (c) change fonts altogether for '25. Only time will tell. 

FYI, I read somewhere that for non-commercial use, the designer does provide a limited version of the font for free. I've not verified this however.

Edited July 14, 2024 by AdamCatalyst

[von Ozbourne]

Always interesting when a logo font is finally tracked down, even if the official font is not completely identical to the version used in said logo.

You have a point about the 5 though, so I'm curious what EA decides to do with that. Possibly they do even keep it as is. Possibly they slightly modify it, using a bit of the shape of the 3 to "unquirkify" the character. Possibly, and this is looking over the history of EA's NHL series, they have averaged a new font about every 4.5 seasons, so there is a non-zero chance that they do continue that trend with a new word mark that, like the logos from 2000 on, is based around a bold block font that maintains the similar feel, but also adopts changes that are keeping with current ad design trends.

Regardless, I'm probably just going to do what I always do and wait for the official cover art and just adapt that.

[Sean]

On 7/14/2024 at 11:32 AM, von Ozbourne said:

Possibly, and this is looking over the history of EA's NHL series, they have averaged a new font about every 4.5 seasons, so there is a non-zero chance that they do continue that trend with a new word mark that, like the logos from 2000 on, is based around a bold block font that maintains the similar feel, but also adopts changes that are keeping with current ad design trends.

FWIW, this font came in at the same time as a Madden and FIFA “re-font”, and while FIFA died and gave way to FC, Madden is keeping their same font for 25.

So it may be another year based on that, BUT also NHL’s much more popular studio sibling got new branding last year, so who knows?

[von Ozbourne]

Just came across this as posted yesterday.

Looks like the font is going to be as expected after all.

But I am not looking forward to trying to 16-bitintate that deluxe edition cover

[AdamCatalyst]

Oh man, I forgot to DM you! Here are the best sources I could find for this year's promotional images. Hopefully this helps, you or someone else. 

NHL 25 - Cover Images.zip

[77]

get me the legendary 80s/90s sports specialties font

 

 

NO ONE, i mean NO ONE has it...

Edited August 23, 2024 by 77

[77]

i see some D-Bag is selling this font...  the creator took it down years ago, its kinda like it, but not even close

SPL28Script.rar

Edited August 23, 2024 by 77

[AdamCatalyst]

Oh man, that'a tough one. I wonder if a digital desktop font was even made for that lettering. The included font looks like it was traced from the letters, but not the original letterforms themselves.

[77]

well theres a few companys.... 47 brand and New Era still using it, but its kept under armed guard since the 90s

 

i made a zip with A-Z just pics i found off the internet, tried to create a font, and its WAY harder than it sounds

SSP.rar

Edited August 24, 2024 by 77

[77]

OHHHH look how pretty!!!

 

https://www.fanatics.com/?query=47 Crosstown Classic Franchise Fitted&_ref=p-PDP:m-SEARCH

 

WE NEED NHL!!!