Hockey Jerseys

Hockey jerseys or sweaters are part of the uniform worn by every hockey players. It is must in competitive games. Each team has its own identifying colored hockey sweater. A Northeastern Huskies hockey jersey, for example differs in color from Muskegon hockey jerseys who vary from other members of the UHL; Buffalo Sabres hockey jerseys are easily identifiable from Boston Bruins hockey jerseys and other teams in the NHL.

A team usually has different sets of jerseys, including practice jerseys, at home jerseys and away jerseys. The rule for jersey shirts has changed over the years. Before 1971, NHL home teams wore their colored sweaters at home. Between 1971 and 2003, players wore their white uniform at home and their dark one on the road. Following 2003, the teams reverted to the original rule.

Traditionally, a hockey jersey sports the crest or team logo on the front. An uppercase “C” – for captain, or “A” - for alternate captain, sits above and to the right of the crest if the player is a captain. The player's surname is written on the upper back along with the initials. Below this sits a designated number below, from 1-98 in the NHL and 1-99, elsewhere.

Hockey jerseys consist of tough synthetic materials like polyester. The jerseys should be lightweight and keep you cool while playing. When buying a hockey jersey, be sure it can keep you dry. It is also very important to have a proper fit. This allows you a good range of arm movement. Consider your needs. Cheap hockey jerseys may be suitable as easily as expensive models.

A hockey jersey has several reasons for existing. It identifies you. It creates a team bond or unifying entity and keeps you warm and dry during a game. It also acts a promotional device, a gimmick a piece of memorabilia. European players embellish their hockey sweaters with ads. NHL teams do not, but the equipment bear logos and licensed dealers sell replica sweaters of well-known players at their stadiums, in sport stores and in hockey memorabilia stores. As a result, you can buy a Blackhawks hockey jersey or a Buffalo Sabres hockey jersey, Calgary Flames hockey jerseys or Carolina Hurricanes hockey jerseys. You can also purchase CCM All-Star game hockey jerseys and NHL autographed replica sweaters on line. Replica jerseys include Montreal Canadien hockey jersey signed by Jean Beliveau and Patrick Roy, Anaheim Mighty Ducks hockey jerseys signed by Chris Pronger and Corey Perry and Atlanta Thrasher Hockey jerseys signed by Ilya Kovalchuk.

You can also buy an uncrested hockey jersey or a personalized hockey jersey. There is even a whole line of pink hockey jerseys. These include replicas of many of the NHL hockey team jerseys. There are Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, New York Rangers, Pittsburg Penguins and Washington Capitals replica hockey sweaters in pink.

When you decide to buy your hockey jersey, pink or otherwise, you can choose from many jersey manufacturers. These include CCM, Koho, Nike-Bauer, RBK and Reebok.