NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

[BillsSabresB.C.T. Fan]

"It's something that they've worked with the players to improve," said Buffalo Sabres centre Daniel Briere. "I think they did it the right way where they asked a lot of questions, they asked for feedback from us, tried to find out what the guys liked and what the guys didn't like about the jerseys to try and make it work."

Briere, whose Sabres squad also tested the new uniforms, says the cut of the jersey will likely stand out the most for fans.

"These are more fitted to each player. It's just a different cut, I think that's the thing that's going to jump out from the people's point of view," Briere said. "It'll be interesting to see how the fans react to it."

http://www.thehockeynews.com/en/news/DetailNewsCP.asp?xml=h011619A

[SkateZilla]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

lol, really, im4blfo can harp on something else...

[Dude]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

They aren't too much different visually from what they wear now:



New NHL uniforms promise better play

By Michael McCarthy, USA TODAY

The NHL is launching its biggest uniform makeover in decades.

The league Monday will unveil sleeker, lighter, more durable hockey uniforms from Reebok that will enable players to skate faster with greater range of motion, while staying drier and cooler on the ice, says Brian Jennings, the NHL's executive vice president of consumer products marketing.

Hockey fans will get their first look at the new "Rbk Edge" uniforms from official outfitter Reebok during Versus' live coverage of the 2007 All-Star Game on Jan. 24. All 30 NHL teams switch to the new uniforms for the 2007-08 season.

The NHL and Reebok have been designing and testing the new uniforms for 30 months. That quiet period has spawned several myths, Jennings told USA TODAY. No, NHL players won't wear form-fitting garb like Olympic speedskaters. No, the new uniforms won't eliminate horizontal stripes, although some clubs will experiment with vertical striping next season.

"They'll still look like hockey players in hockey sweaters," Jennings says. "But the jerseys have incredible technology that allows players to perform better."

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/nhl/2007-01-18-new-uniforms_x.htm

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

Tradition!

Tradition!

I hate the new uniform!

[RockStar36]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

"They'll still look like hockey players in hockey sweaters," Jennings says. "But the jerseys have incredible technology that allows players to perform better."

Like what? Jetpacks strapped to everyone's back?

[Dude]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

You're such a diehard fan, Lecter.

[Dude]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

Like what? Jetpacks strapped to everyone's back?

Pssst - read the article.

[Philagape]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

Thank you, Reebok!

[RockStar36]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

Pssst - read the article.

I will do nothing of the sort. That's to much work. My head already hurts.

[Philagape]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

Credit the NHL for holding back the launch this season and getting the players more involved in testing. Just look at what happened with the NBA and its failed new ball. The players were not involved in testing and ultimately the complaints prompted the league to switch back to the old ball.

NBA

[Michael82]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

Credit the NHL for holding back the launch this season and getting the players more involved in testing. Just look at what happened with the NBA and its failed new ball. The players were not involved in testing and ultimately the complaints prompted the league to switch back to the old ball.

NBA

[GThirst]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

Tradition!

Tradition!

I hate the new uniform!

lol, you act like the jerseys they use now are what the NHL has always used.

Stop being so afraid of change.

Tradition!? What about Sweaters!?

[SkateZilla]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

Smaller Diameter for the arms and body, new lighter/sweat proof material...

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

lol, you act like the jerseys they use now are what the NHL has always used.

Stop being so afraid of change.

Tradition!? What about Sweaters!?

[sarcasm]

[GThirst]

Re: NHL set to unveil new form-fitting uniforms after three years of work

Well, I've been hearing that arguement from about 20 people today, my bad.