Since the founding of the National Hockey League in 1917, teams have worn a variety of jerseys, or sweaters, throughout the years. Vintage, or throwback, jerseys have become a favorite item for hockey fans and collectors.
Bringing Back the Past
Current NHL teams have worn vintage jerseys for special occasion games over the past few years. In 2003, the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers sported vintage jerseys at the Heritage Classic, the first-ever outdoor NHL game. Classic jerseys were also used at the 2008 NHL Winter Classic, where the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Buffalo Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium. It is speculated that the vintage jersey tradition will continue for the 2009 Winter Classic, where the Chicago Blackhawks will host Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field on January 1, 2009.Puck Daddy (Yahoo!): Which vintage jerseys should Detroit, Chicago wear...
Vintage NHL Jerseys News and information
NHLUniforms.com: The Complete History of NHL Jerseys
Wikipedia: NHL Uniform
Sean Leahy's Going Five Hole: ... VIntage Jersey's in NHL 09 (September 10, 2008)
Puck Daddy (Yahoo!): Which vintage jerseys should Detroit, Chicago wear... (July 8, 2008)
MattGunn.ca: The Top 10 Ugliest NHL Jerseys of All-Time (June 1, 2007)
Flickr: Vintage NHL Jerseys Photos
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NHL teams have worn matching jerseys since 1917
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Typically dark jerseys worn at home games, light jerseys worn at away games
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Certain teams have third color jerseys for special occasions
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Also called throwback jerseys
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Dozens of vintage jerseys on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame
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Available in the NHL 2K9 video game
