The Canisius Golden Griffins logo depicts the griffin, a legendary creature that is half eagle and half lion. The mascot represents the brains, alertness, and power of the team's athletes. The griffin is a strong and magnificent creature that is frequently connected with guardianship and protection.
The Canisius Golden Griffins are the sporting teams for Canisius institution, a private Jesuit institution in Buffalo, New York. The Golden Griffins compete in NCAA Division I sports as members of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), with the exception of the men's ice hockey team, which plays in the Atlantic Hockey Association (AHA).
The Canisius Golden Griffins Logo serves as the visual backbone of the brand’s identity, reflecting the brand’s core values, mission, and ambition in a single, bold symbol. The design components, such as lines and composition, convey trust, dependability, and progressive qualities, and the color palette represents key brand attributes such as sustainability, growth, and authenticity.