What will the Bruins Winter Classic jerseys look like?

by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Aug 2, 2009 9:18 AM EDT

Kevin Paul Dupnot reported in this morning's Boston Globe that the Bruins are working with Reebok to design a jersey for the 2010 NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park. A design will likely be selected by the end of August. They have gone through and looked at every uniform that the team has worn throughout their history and will either select a retro jersey or create a new jersey using elements from different historic jerseys. While we don't know what the jersey design will look like, I think it is safe to say that we won't be seeing the "Smiling Pooh Bear" on January 1st.

I would like to go on record and say that I am campaigning for the Bruins go with this Eddie Shore era, number on the front design:

I doubt that they will choose this look though, because they need to select a jersey that will sell well. The problem with this design is that fans would be forced to buy a more expensive player-specific jersey as opposed to a blank team jersey.

My second choice would be these sweaters:

What jerseys do you want see the B's rocking for their pond hockey game at Fenway?

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what i would do is to take your second choice but use their current second logo on the front with black and gold stripes down the side…think that would look pretty nasty putting a current twist on a retro jersey

by bigkniht37 on Aug 2, 2009 9:24 AM EDT reply actions

by Arenacale on Aug 2, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I really like that jersey it is sweet.

by Eric B on Aug 2, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions

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for awesome.

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by Cornelius Hardenbergh on Aug 3, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I think they have to go all the way retro and wear a jersey that they actually wore.

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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Aug 3, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Those second jerseys have “Winter Classic” written all over them, they would go great with a tuque

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Aug 2, 2009 9:36 AM EDT reply actions

I’d be partial to something gold, nobody in the NHL uses that color for a jersey anymore. How awesome would this sweater look on the ice?

by Arenacale on Aug 2, 2009 9:42 AM EDT reply actions

that one would look pretty nasty out on the ice wont lie to you about that

by bigkniht37 on Aug 2, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions

I like the gold too.

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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Aug 2, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Personally, I think the new uniforms started 2 season ago are lame. I much prefer the unifroms from the mid 90’s until 2 seasons ago. as far as the “Smokey the bear” matinee look? At least it had the Bruin’s logo and had lots of gold in it.

The new third jersey sucks period end. No imagination and WAY too much Black.
and, they wear it too many times!

Also, I think the NHL needs to go back to the white uniforms at home. Just my opinion.

by zigomanis18 on Aug 2, 2009 2:11 PM EDT reply actions

On another note, i DO like the look of this old time sweater. THAT should be the alternative uniform. Not that the black crap we have now.

by zigomanis18 on Aug 2, 2009 2:12 PM EDT reply actions

Your second choice is my first choice, Stanley.

The glass is more than half-full.

by NorthStarr on Aug 2, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions

With the Flyers only going back to ‘67 I don’t think it would look right to put the B’s in a 20’s / 30’s jersey and Philly in even a ‘67 which they wear now anyway – Sadly the B’s home jersey is basically the ‘67 look also – I’d love to see the old time look out there…I just hope they get it right

by hncreature on Aug 3, 2009 8:43 AM EDT reply actions

I like the gold colour but do not like that bear emblom …. looks too much like the California state flag. Thus I would say replace the bear with the traditional B emblom.

by Mr Spock on Aug 3, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

I would LOVE to see those Eddie Shore era jerseys, but you’re right…it would be too hard for the NHL to make money off of the sales of the number specific sweaters,

by j3rockstar on Aug 3, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

Blog of awesomeness Icethetics has some commentary and discussion on the potential WC jersey. Also, there’s another variation on my photoshop above in the tweet on the right.

by Arenacale on Aug 3, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

I hope they don’t have a lame faux-retro jersey with the new logo. They are an Original 6 team with a lot of history. If there was a time to celebrate their history, this is it.

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by Stanley Cup of Chowder on Aug 3, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions