Hockey Canada unveils new Team Canada jerseys
Sweaters embroidered with patch to commemorate 150th anniversary of Confederation
Hockey Canada unveiled its newest Team Canada hockey jersey on Tuesday and fans will get to see a lot of them in the coming year.
These particular jerseys will be worn at the upcoming world junior championship, men's and women's world championships and sledge hockey worlds.
Matching performance with patriotism. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SeeTheeRise?src=hash">#SeeTheeRise</a><br><br>See more from today’s jersey launch at <a href="https://t.co/ZSjLIFSLZU">https://t.co/ZSjLIFSLZU</a> <a href="https://t.co/hXSBLH3OSC">pic.twitter.com/hXSBLH3OSC</a>
—@HockeyCanadaOlympic gold medalist Marie-Philip Poulin and two-time Paralympic medallist Greg Westlake were both at the announcement in Toronto to model the new sweaters.
LOVE the new <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada">@hockeycanada</a> jersey! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SeeTheeRise?src=hash">#SeeTheeRise</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/onevisiononeteam?src=hash">#onevisiononeteam</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gwestlake12">@gwestlake12</a> <a href="https://t.co/cQoZNe11Hn">pic.twitter.com/cQoZNe11Hn</a>
—@pou29LOVE LOVE LOVE the new <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada">@HockeyCanada</a> jerseys! Subtle change, but boy does it pop! <a href="https://twitter.com/pou29">@pou29</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gwestlake12">@gwestlake12</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CanIHaveOne?src=hash">#CanIHaveOne</a> <a href="https://t.co/yjXKn8ClLi">pic.twitter.com/yjXKn8ClLi</a>
—@Tessab25The dark grey shoulder patches are lined with rows of maple leafs, and a small 'Canada 150' patch on both sleeves commemorates the 150th anniversary of Confederation (1867-2017). The jerseys are also made with Nike's 'Ripstop Fabric' and breathable mesh under the arms.
LOVE the new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SeetheeRise?src=hash">#SeetheeRise</a> Team Canada Jerseys! An honour to have <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada">@HockeyCanada</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Nike">@Nike</a> cherish what it means to be Canadian for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canada150?src=hash">#Canada150</a>
—@Kelsey0505Fan reaction to the new Team Canada attire was generally positive.
New <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada">@HockeyCanada</a> jerseys are sweet. Built for gold! 🏆
—@MikeVanderwater<a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada">@HockeyCanada</a> unveiled its new jersey honouring Canada's 150 years as a nation! Love the details! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/lookgoodplaygood?src=hash">#lookgoodplaygood</a> <a href="https://t.co/KAky95luze">pic.twitter.com/KAky95luze</a>
—@mandiduhamelBut not everyone was excited to see the return of a few familiar features, namely the black colouring and large Hockey Canada logo.
History of Team Canada jerseys. <a href="https://t.co/CCwUzzh4kT">https://t.co/CCwUzzh4kT</a><br><br>Look, we know they're playing hockey, we don't need a hockey player on the logo.
—@shaymanThe new Hockey Canada jerseys are fine. I still can't find where black is on the Canadian Flag, but these aren't as bad as some recents.
—@wunderbarThe jerseys have a decidedly different look from the World Cup of Hockey sweaters unveiled by Adidas in March. Adidas most recently signed a seven-year deal to become the official NHL outfitter starting in the 2017-18 season.
Top : <a href="https://twitter.com/adidasCA">@adidasCA</a> Canada World Cup of Hockey Jersey.<br>Bottom : <a href="https://twitter.com/NikeCanada">@NikeCanada</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada">@HockeyCanada</a> Jersey. <a href="https://t.co/SmloWLCk0C">pic.twitter.com/SmloWLCk0C</a>
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