Canucks Unveil New/Old Sweater!
Wednesday · Jul 7 · 2010 | 7:56 PM PDT
Canucks unveil throwback sweaterThe Vancouver Canucks unveiled their new throwback jersey Wednesday night at the Summer Summit event for season ticket holders. The sweater is part of the team's 40th anniversary celebration and will be worn five times throughout the 2010-11 season.
Former Canuck Orland Kurtenbach was on hand at the event to model the new sweater in front of fans. It's a replica of the original sweater worn by the Canucks during their inaugural season in 1970.
It had been widely rumored that the Canucks would have a specialty sweater to celebrate the 40-year milestone. We finally got confirmation tonight. Plus, it was also announced that on Dec. 11, the team will retire Markus Naslund's No. 19 sweater.
Sedin sports retro lookThe Canucks also used the event to officially unveil their 40th anniversary logo, which now appears in the banner of the team's website. An anniversary patch will be worn on all jerseys throughout the season.
A few things to note about the new jersey, as modeled by league MVP Henrik Sedin (right):
- Original version of stick-in-rink logo is taller than it would later be
- The captain and alternate captain's letters are unusually large
- Check out the white V inside the sleeve stripes
- The original 1970 sweaters had no nameplates and nor do those used in this photo shoot but surnames are now required as part of NHL uniform regulations
The new sweater will make its on-ice debut on October 9 when the Canucks host the Los Angeles Kings exactly 40 years to the day from that inaugural game in 1970. Though they have yet to officially confirm it, reports say the Kings will also be donning retro threads for that game.
The Canucks currently have a blue alternate sweater with the updated stick-in-rink logo. I think this retro look makes for a nice balance. There has been no word on whether the current home and road jerseys will be replaced in the future, though rumors suggest it could happen as early as fall 2011.
You can learn more about the Canucks' 40th anniversary plans by clicking here. And that's all you really need to know. I'll leave you with this shot of Kurtenbach and Sedin. Now tell us what you think of this classic sweater.
Reader Comments (60)
They should make these the new alternate third jerseys after fixing up the v inside the arms and the oversized a and clean it up a bit.
So does anyone have any idea when these bad boys will be going on sale?
Here's my idea. Use this (minus the 40th anniversary patch) full time next year with the current third jersey logo, and create a blue version for it. No shoulder logo, as I think the V on the arm is enough. They, create a third jersey with the primary logo on the shoulder and the full Johnny Canuck on the chest. I'd go no nametapes but i'm sure the NHL has some rule against it
@ Ian in NS- if you look closely at the so called "stick in the rink" it makes a "C" which stands for Canucks(obviuosly) haha. just in case u didn't know!!
Those jersey's are beautiful
V-Johnny Canuck logo in the centre, keep the V on the sleeve with the strips. New style stick logo on the shoulders & bye bye whale face cause ya know it's a good idea. One more thing, 3rd jersey main colour black with royal blue & green trim, ya that would be sweet.
This Should be the pernament away jersey and the current third one should be home and what would people think of a green third jersey?
@ Devon,
I feel it's better to have the same crest on both home and away sweaters. However, based on your idea, I strongly feel that the Canucks should go with your concept for the 2011 playoffs. This season's edition is supposed to be the best Canucks team in history. The Hockey News and the Sporting News have predicted Vancouver to go all the way. As much as I want my Canucks to hoist Lord Stanley's mug for the first time, I do NOT want them winning the Cup with the orca logo.
As for a green jersey, that would look very cool. I would go with the Johnny Canuck V because it has more blue and it would stand out more. I'd love to see the Canucks have the full-body Johnny Canuck on a navy uniform with green shoulder yokes(similar style to the old navy and maroom 3rds).
I think the old jerseys are fine but it hate the no-name rule on the back of the jersey. I watch a bunch of white sweaters skate around and have no idea who is who. I can't keep up with the trades so why would the NHL think I can keep up with the jersey numbers to know who my favorite players are. It is another step to remove the personal touch and team camaraderie.
I like the jersey a lot but I think no name on the jersey isn't that great. The patch is very cool and I can't wait to see this jersey on the ice