Winter Classic jerseys for Blackhawks, Blues unveiled

The Discover NHL Winter Classic will be played at historic Wrigley Field in Chicago on Dec. 31, so it’s fitting the jerseys worn by the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues will feature nods to each team’s heritage.

The NHL and Fanatics, the League’s authentic outfitter, unveiled the uniforms Wednesday for the game on New Year’s Eve (5 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS).

The jerseys each feature special details including city-specific elements in the necklines, and helmets, and the "NHL Winter Classic" designation on the bottom hem.

Chicago’s uniform pays homage to the Blackhawks’ rich heritage, while introducing distinctive new design elements. The jersey features a classic lace-neck collar, reminiscent of hockey’s early days, complemented by a vintage cream color that captures the nostalgic spirit of the Original Six era. The front crest includes stars from the Chicago flag and the back numbers incorporate subtle pinstripes, a tribute to Chicago’s deep baseball tradition, since the game is being played at the home of the Chicago Cubs.

“I thought they were really nice,” Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall said. “A team that’s played in so many Winter Classics, it’s difficult to come up with something unique and different every time, but it’s going to be fun to wear them.”

The Blues’ uniform pays homage to St. Louis’ hockey heritage. The jersey’s primary wordmark represents the first time in team history that a “Blue Note” is not the principal design element appearing on the chest. The font styling and numbers are inspired by an unworn prototype Blues uniform from 1966, and the jersey also includes a newly designed vintage-style Blue Note on the shoulder. Lastly, fleur-de-lis designs are featured on the inside back neck and hem loop labels to honor the city of St. Louis.

“I think it's pretty sick,” Blues forward Jordan Kyrou said. “I like the design of it, I like the coloring of it. It looks really cool. I love it.”

The jerseys will be available beginning Wednesday across the Fanatics network of sites, including NHLShop.com and NHLShop.ca, the NHL Shop NYC flagship store, the Blackhawks Store and Madhouse Team Store in Chicago, and STL Authentics in St. Louis. Additional NHL Winter Classic merchandise, including winter hats, outerwear and more, will also be available beginning Wednesday with more items launching in the lead-up to the game.