Fans React to Hockey Canada's Olympic Jersey Tease
Hockey Canada revealed a sneak peek of the jerseys the Olympic teams will wear in Milan, sparking mixed reactions from fans. The final team roster must still be finalized, but the jersey design has already drawn criticism, especially regarding the use of black.
Controversy Over Jersey Colors
One particular color choice has upset many fans. On X, user @CalderSnub22 wrote,
“I’ve never seen Black on a Canadian Flag.”Another fan, @kjc_2599, added,
“I’ll never understand the obsession of adding black to our color scheme.”
Design Details and Comparisons
The jerseys appear to feature thick black stripes on the sleeves and might bring back the black maple leaf seen in the Beijing Olympics. That Beijing team, without NHL players, was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Sweden, prompting fans to hope for a fresh look this time.
@curmudgeonaf expressed disappointment, noting,
“So basically the same as the previous Olympic jerseys? Logos and strips look the same. Disappointing.”
Official Reveal and Team Canada's Recent Jerseys
The new designs will be officially unveiled on Thursday. If confirmed, these jerseys will differ from the mainly red-and-white uniforms worn during the 4 Nations Face-Off, where Canada secured the tournament championship.
@DrCrackOfficial commented,
“It's a shame because the 4 Nations jersey was elite.”
Author's Summary
Fan disappointment centers on the return of black elements in Team Canada’s Olympic jerseys, contrasting with popular, winning designs from recent tournaments.