Wings switch the “C” on new jerseys
The Detroit Red Wings have had to move the “C” and “A” patches from the left side of the jersey to the right. It was a required move when the Winged Wheel had to be slightly adjusted due to the new jersey panels leaving no room for the “C” or “A” on the left side without it hitting a seam.
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GM Ken Holland and owner Mike Ilitch played an important role in the design process and Reebok had to try about seven times before the Wings would agree on the design.
The other cosmetic changes fans might notice are:
The collar: It comes down to a point in front, with a strip of fabric layered under it for the NHL logo, much like NFL jerseys.
The bottom: Instead of a square cut, it’s rounded, and the back flap is a little longer than the front, like a polo shirt. So instead of a solid white stripe around the bottom, it’s more like two half-moons, front and back.
The fit: Instead of the big, boxy look, it’s sleeker, more form-fitting. “It fits more like a shirt,†said Wings equipment manager Paul Boyer. “It almost follows the contour of the athlete.†And that will go for goalies, too, he said.
Boyer said the new jerseys have been a two- or three-year project for Reebok, with some of the testing done at Central Michigan.
I won’t be saying much about the new jerseys until I see it on both the players and fans alike, but it is safe to say that I prefer the old jersey style.
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