The American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins tipped their cap to a fellow Michigan sports team with special edition jerseys worn earlier this week. Though the Griffins never actually mentioned them by name, the sweaters worn on Sunday, December 22, were clearly a tribute to the NFL’s Detroit Lions. With
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QMJHL’s Acadie-Bathurst Titan Sold, Will Relocate to St. John’s, Newfoundland
A team in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League will have a new look to go along with a new home next season. On Friday, December 20, the QMJHL announced that the Acadie-Bathurst Titan had been sold and will relocate to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the 2025-26 season.
AHL’s Ontario Reign Lean Into City, Nickname Confusion for Alternate Identity
If “Ontario Reign” sounds more like a weather forecast in Canada to you than an American Hockey League team in California, you’re not alone. But the AHL team in question has leaned into that confusion for a fun alternate identity. For one night only on Sunday, December 15, the Ontario
AHL’s Manitoba Moose Turn Back the Clock for 25th Season Celebration Jerseys
Front of jersey featured recolored version of team’s “happy moose” logo, which they wore from 1996 to 2005; Moose will debut jerseys on ice on Saturday, November 23, against the Chicago Wolves
AHL’s Providence Bruins Pay Tribute to First Responders With Special Edition Jerseys
Front of jersey features crest with colored stripes representing different branches of first responders and stars to pay respects to those who died in the line of duty
AHL’s Hershey Bears to Wear Special Jerseys Marking Back-to-Back Calder Cups
2023 and 2024 American Hockey League champions will wear special edition jerseys for both games of 2024-25 regular season opening weekend on October 12 and 13 vs. Cleveland Monsters
AHL’s Iowa Wild Hoping New Alternate Jersey Really Hits Home
New white alternate features State Crest logo on front, which blend elements from NHL parent club’s logo with outline of Iowa and Des Moines skyline
Stripes In, Stripes Out: AHL’s Laval Rocket Tweak Jerseys for 2024-25 Season
Chest stripe no longer goes all the way around the back of jerseys for Canadiens’ affiliate, while contrasting stripes are added to sleeves
Gold, Red Gain Prominence As AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins Unveil New Uniforms
New uniforms bring more gold and red to the forefront while de-emphasizing silver; new name and number fonts also introduced
AHL’s Hershey Bears Revamp Uniforms in Preparation for 2024-25 Season
Two-time defending Calder Cup champions keep signature brown, cream and white color palette, but port it over to a more traditional template
American Hockey League to Mandate Neck Guards Starting With 2024-25 Season
The American Hockey League will require all of its players and on-ice officials to wear cut-resistant neck protection starting with the upcoming 2024-25 season. The league — which is the top minor hockey league in North America, one step below the National Hockey League — made the announcement on Friday,
Seeing Red: AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals Add Second Fauxback Jersey to Rotation
Red fauxback jersey is based on cream-colored sweater team introduced back in 2021, and features full body Admiral logo in style of 1950s and ’60s