Two teams in the Western Hockey League hung out the “Gone Fishin’” sign and trotted out alternate identities for their New Year’s Day matchup. The Brandon Wheat Kings became the Wheat City Walleye for the day while the Swift Current Broncos became the Lake Diefenbaker Slough Sharks when they faced
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QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Turn Back Time With Saint-Hyacinthe Laser Jerseys For Retro Night
Instead of flipping the calendar forward on New Year’s Eve, the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League instead are going back in time to honour the franchise’s previous iteration. The Huskies will host their Retro Game on Tuesday, December 31, against their rivals from up Route 117,
WHL’s Vancouver Giants Join the Dark Side With Stormtrooper Star Wars Night Jerseys
Considering they hit the back of the net three times, it’s safe to say the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants had better aim than the characters their uniforms were modeled after over the weekend. The Giants took to the ice for their annual Star Wars night on Sunday, December 29,
AHL’s Belleville Senators Honour OHL Title-Winning Bulls Squad With Classic Jerseys
This weekend, the American Hockey League’s Belleville Senators are marking the 25th anniversary of their city’s championship win in a different league with special throwback jerseys. The Senators unveiled the jerseys on their social media channels on Thursday, December 12, and they’ll wear them on the ice on Saturday, November
Nightmare Before Christmas: WHL’s Everett Silvertips to Don Black Jerseys on Friday the 13th
Christmas might be right around the corner, but for the Everett Silvertips, there’s still time for a good scare before Santa Claus arrives. The Washington-based Western Hockey League team will be donning “Nightmare” black jerseys in their game against the Wenatchee Wild this week to mark the last Friday the
WHL’s Spokane Chiefs Launch First-Ever Teddy Bear Toss Jerseys
The Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs are taking a beloved holiday tradition to the next level. The Chiefs will host their annual Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday, December 7, when they take on the Wenatchee Wild. And, for the first time in their history, they’ll be sporting special jerseys for
OHL’s Guelph Storm Mark Black Friday With Launch of First Alternate Jersey in 15 Years
The Ontario Hockey League’s Guelph Storm are taking Black Friday quite literally this year. The Storm took advantage of the day to launch their new black alternate jerseys on their website and social media channels, and they’ll wear them on the ice for the first time tonight (Friday, November 29)
Blue on Black: QMJHL’s Armada de Blainville-Boisbriand Launch New Third Jersey
The Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League’s Armada de Blainville-Boisbriand are adding a little color into their lives with a new third jersey. The Armada — based in Boisbriand, Quebec, just north of Montréal — have primarily used black and white as their team colors since joining the QMJHL in 2011.
QMJHL’s Quebec Remparts Pay Homage to Beloved Quebecois Movie With Special Jerseys
Jerseys worn Friday vs. Sherbrooke Phoenix inspired by 1997 hockey comedy “Les Boys,” which spawned three sequels, a prequel and a TV show that lasted five seasons
OHL’s Barrie Colts Celebrate 30th Anniversary With New Alternate Jerseys
Jersey features tonal shamrocks in waist and sleeve striping; will be worn during select home games in 2024-25 OHL season, including home opener vs. North Bay on Sept. 28
OHL’s Sudbury Wolves Introduce Futuristic Alternate Jersey
Jersey features new wordmark on chest, jagged wait and sleeve stripes and angular wolf’s head patch on each shoulder