Apr 4, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Mikko Koivu (9) warms up wearing a 1967 era Minnesota North Stars expansion jersey before a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
These are the top 20 hockey jerseys ever. Agree? Disagree? What is your favorite jersey? Let me know in the comments:
1) Hartford Whalers
BEST (yes, I said it) sports logo of all time. One of the few teams to successfully rock green as the dominant color. Timeless and unique.
2) Montreal Canadiens – Rouge, Blanc et Bleu
MONTREAL, CANADA – OCTOBER 14: A close-up view of the Montreal Canadiens logo on a jersey during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on October 14, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
Hockey’s most iconic sweater. The Canadiens jersey is tradition, legacy, and excellence stitched into one.
3) Toronto Maple Leafs
SUNRISE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 19: The Toronto Maple Leafs logo is seen on a jersey during the third period of a game against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on October 19, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Whether you love them or hate them, you have to admit—the Leafs jersey is a clean, classic look that represents one of hockey’s most storied franchises.
4) Chicago Blackhawks – Traditional Red Away Jersey
CHICAGO, IL – JUNE 15: Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates by hoisting the Stanley Cup after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 2-0 in Game Six to win the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the United Center on June 15, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
A powerhouse of a sweater. The Native chief logo is instantly recognizable and deeply rooted in NHL history.
5) Boston Bruins – Black Away Jersey
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 6: David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Florida Panthers during the first period at the TD Garden on April 6, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins won 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)
Menacing, bold, and unmistakably Bruins. These dark jerseys embodied the “Big Bad Bruins” era.
6) Detroit Red Wings
SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 2: Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings skates during Game 4 of the 2007 NHL Western Conference Semifinals against the San Jose Sharks on May 2, 2007 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The Red Wings won the game 3-2. (Photo by Don Smith/Getty Images)
Another Original Six beauty. Minimalist and elegant, the winged wheel is hockey royalty.
7) New York Rangers – Classic White
Sep 27, 2005; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) in action against the New Jersey Devils at Continental Airlines Arena. Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
Diagonal “RANGERS” text across the chest: simple, sharp, and still among the most recognizable designs in the game.
8) Minnesota North Stars
Apr 4, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise (11) warms up wearing a 1967 era Minnesota North Stars expansion jersey before a game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
An underrated gem. Great logo, unique color scheme—green never looked so good on ice.
9) Quebec Nordiques
Apr 10; Newark, NJ, USA; Fans of the former NHL franchise, the Quebec Nordiques rally outside the Prudential Center before the game between the New Jersey Devils and the Boston Bruins. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
A fan-favorite throwback. The fleur-de-lis trim and igloo stick logo scream French-Canadian hockey charm.
10) Buffalo Sabers – Original Jerseys
BUFFALO, NY – JANUARY 14: A general view of the Buffalo Sabres logo on a jersey during the game against the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center on January 14 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
A clean, crisp design with a top-tier logo. One of the all-time greats in terms of color and clarity.
11) Winnipeg Jets – Original Jerseys
LANDOVER, MD – APRIL 12: Keith Tkachuk #7 of the Winnipeg Jets skates during warm-ups of a hockey game against the Washington Capitals on April 12, 1994 at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Straight-line piping, three-color combo, and a logo front-and-center. This jersey is pure vintage hockey.
12) Vancouver Canucks – 90s Black “Flying Skate” Jersey
Bold and inventive. The red-yellow gradient V and bold lines made this one of the most daring designs of its time.
13) Calgary Flames – Classic Red Away
LANDOVER, MD – FEBRUARY 13: Theo Fleury #12 of the Calgary Flames iooks on during a NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on January 13, 1996 at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Hot look for a hot team. The flaming “C” logo is iconic and perfectly captures the team’s name.
14) New York Islanders – Blue Away
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – CIRCA 1990: Pat LaFontaine #16 of the New York Islanders skates against the New Jersey Devils during an NHL Hockey game circa 1990 at the Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. LaFontaine’s playing career went from 1983-98. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
You can’t argue with four straight Cups. The jersey that built a dynasty.
15) San Jose Sharks – Any Era
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 04: The logo on the San Jose Sharks on a jersey during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center on October 04, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The only team to never miss on a jersey. Every teal-and-black combo just works. Period.
16) Pittsburgh Penguins – Classic Yellow & Black
Canadian professional hockey player Mario Lemieux, forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, pose with the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Pens celebrate their second straight Stanley Cup Championship after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-5 in game four, Chicago, June 1, 1992. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)
Consistently excellent. From Lemieux to Crosby, these jerseys are synonymous with success.
17) Los Angeles Kings – Gretzky-Era Black
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 02: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the Los Angeles Kings looks on during warm ups of a NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on November 2, 1990 at the USAir Arena in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Sleek, tough, and Raiders-inspired. The black and silver perfectly matched the arrival of The Great One.
18) Philadelphia Flyers – Classic Orange
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 14: Cam Atkinson #89 of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates after scoring during the second period against the New Jersey Devils at Wells Fargo Center on December 14, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The bold orange, the timeless flying P logo—it’s uniquely Philly, and it’s never needed a redesign.
19) Washington Capitals – Original Jerseys
Busy? Sure. But somehow, it still works. The stars, the eagle, the red-white-blue—it’s all there.
20) Anaheim Ducks – Mighty Ducks Throwback
MONTREAL, CANADA – DECEMBER 09: A closeup view of the Anaheim Ducks logo on a jersey during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on December 9, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
The return of the cartoon mask and crossed sticks? Pure nostalgia. One of the most beloved logos in sports.
