Team Canda New Look Uniforms

[the iceman 132]

FYI:

In today's (Monday) Vancouver Sun it mentioned that this week Nike will be unveiling the new jerseys and socks for Team Canada.

The socks and jerseys will be very form-fitting and at first it may require assistance in putting the jersey on. I can't remember what the rest of the article said but it should be displayed for the media this week.

[Chadd 916]

sounds like a winner to me. I can't wait to see Brett Hull in a skin tight Team USA jersey. In related news, pants will be replaced by padded speedos.

[the iceman 132]

When I first read the article I thought that they should just bring back the Cooper All and the CCM Pro Pack.

[CanuckFan 0]

Text of article: for those interested.

TIGHT WHITES- Players skated out for Sunday's practice wearing new snug fit Team Canada sweaters and socks. The home team whites and two-toned away uniforms are the result of two years research and development by Nike.

"We're just going through final testing and sizing the junior guys," said Steve Jones, communications manager for Bauer Nike Hockey. "They use a lot of Nike technology that you've seen in cycling, speed skating and swimming - with the goal of increasing the performance of the athelete.

With the official release on the new jerseys expected later this week, Jones perferred not to divulge too much information. He did hint research has shown the new models promote better air circulation.

"When you first put it on they're so tight, you've got to get help from a buddy like back in peewee just to get them over your shoulder pads," said Kelowna Rockets' Blake Comeau, following practice.

"But once you get out on the ice you hardly notice them at all - they're not the least bit constricting. And they breathe really well.

[2-Keys 1]

wow, i never thought someone would change the jersy so it breaths better. how much better can it really be? i mean come on, if we have to wear custom jerseys now to play better thats just dumb. it will be interesting to see how it goes over with the guys that are testing them

[A_Steeves12 0]

I thought RBK was doing something like that with there jeresy's for the up coming season? please correct me if i am wrong.

[troybruins89 0]

Are they considering these tight jerseys for the NHL anytime soon? I heard something awhile back about tighter jerseys but didn't think they would really go for it.

[modernice 0]

sounds like a winner to me. I can't wait to see Brett Hull in a skin tight Team USA jersey. In related news, pants will be replaced by padded speedos.

it's almost as bad as all-in-one hockey underwear! ;)

gb

[Adam91 0]

Blake Comeau was also quoted in the Vancouver Sun saying they were incredibly difficult to put on but where not noticable on the ice. The black jersey are two-tone and take a while to get use too.

[DarkStar50 679]

In the NFL the jerseys are also form fitting and super tight. This is done particularly for the offensive linemen so the linebackers and front defensive line cannot grab the jerseys to "throw the player." I know the equipment manager of the New York Giants. He has told me that for Sunday game day, the equipment guys will start on Thursday to put the jerseys over the shoulder pads. The jerseys and the shoulder pads have velcro to keep the jersey that tight to a player's body. The shoulder pads are also custom form fitted to the player. The shoulder pads are worthless to any other player as they will fit only the player they were built for.

In the arena of professional sports, any and all advantages are sought. The vendor who is first to produce products that give even the slightest advantage to the professional will be sought after. It is hard to imagine a snug tight fitting hockey jersey but I will definitely believe it when I see it.

[Reaper 0]

The fact that the jerseys and socks were "wind tunnel tested" does not inspire confidence in me with regards to how the uniform will look.

[Miike 1]

What material are they made out of? The same jersey material as always or like the Nike Dri Fit material. Spandex?

[the iceman 132]

They were unveiled today. The white ones have red stripes down the sleeve and sides of the jersey and the socks have red stripes down the center. They aren't as fitted as I thought and they aren't the best looking either.

[Sichy 6]

I think the new look uniforms and socks look horrible. I don't think the jersey as merchandise will sell very well. On-ice performance wise may be a different story though.

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[GeeZa32 0]

Personally, im diggin the socks.

[EBondo 233]

Ewww...I think Gretz and the other guy (don't know who) are just laughing at how stupid Gagne(?) looks

[RadioGaGa 162]

I don't mind the socks...look kinda cool. But the jerseys are fugly.

To answer the RBK jersey question. I heard the goalies would get tighter fitting jerseys first, and regular players would come eventually.

[RadioGaGa 162]

Ewww...I think Gretz and the other guy (don't know who) are just laughing at how stupid Gagne(?) looks

The "other guy" is Bob Nicholson. One of the other directors of hockey Canada (can't remember his actual title).

[Eazy_b97 1]

I would've liked to seen it displayed by a guy like Bertuzzi or Pronger. Gagne looks like he's pregnant in the second picture.

[Chadd 916]

Put me in the "not impressed" column

[cds 0]

Those jerseys are terrible. Not impressed at all.

[asdfa 0]

at first, i thought it was really ugly, but i think it makes players look more old school. the fit looks really similar to the jerseys from the 60's and 70's, as far as i can tell from pictures. it'll take a video of watching the players actually in a game to get me to decide though. the socks on the other hand look pretty cool, but how will they hold up

The jersey alone was reduced by nearly 500 grams, saving more than 150 kilograms in lifted weight per game for the typical forward.

oh no, not this with jerseys :o

soon, junior will be asking santa for easton's 1 piece carbon mesh jersey, with special "coil" joints in the shoulders and torso for a faster releace and seamless energy transfer for faster and more accurate slapshots. who will save us

[thenextone96 0]

heres a link to a few more pics of the jerseys and the new nike gloves AND gagne with the new vapor stick

http://www.prdirect.ca/en/view_release.aspx?TrafficID=3743

[Neo5370 132]

How can that not feel restrictive. And it looks terrible.

I could get used to the socks, but the thought of a tight jersey makes me feel claustrophobic.

[RadioGaGa 162]

at first, i thought it was really ugly, but i think it makes players look more old school. the fit looks really similar to the jerseys from the 60's and 70's, as far as i can tell from pictures. it'll take a video of watching the players actually in a game to get me to decide though. the socks on the other hand look pretty cool, but how will they hold up

I think for the intersquad games they are just wearing plain red/white practice jerseys.

At least he footage from last game they were.

And yeah, I thought that too about the old school look....still don't' like them though.