The Adidas reverse-retro-style jerseys have arrived. There are unique throwback jerseys that were inspired by a jersey a team once wore during an important time in their history.
The NHL announced in a release that teams will wear these jerseys against each other in designated rivalry games during the upcoming 2021 NHL season.
The jerseys are set to go on sale Dec. 1. You can get a look at the designs for all 31 teams in the story below.
Anaheim Ducks
TheΒ Ducks are going with a “Wild Wing” jersey was originally worn in their third season in 1995 and was their first alternate jersey. It’s their only jersey that features their mascot “Wild Wing”.
The moment you've been waiting for!
Check out these beautiful #ReverseRetro jerseys by @adidashockey β¬οΈ pic.twitter.com/V9RBDOxM6C
— NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Fly in formation. Introducing the @anaheimducks adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/w3jC7AqoEi
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) November 16, 2020
Arizona Coyotes
The Coyotes are going with a color swap of their desert scene alternate jersey (1999), with purple replacing original green. This jersey also includes the lizard shoulder patch.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
A desert classic built to howl.
Introducing the @arizonacoyotes adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. π pic.twitter.com/vTbgQCxAAe
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) November 16, 2020
Boston Bruins
The Bruins are going with a color twist of their old white jersey, which were worn by Ray Bourque and Cam Neely during the 1988 and 1990 Stanley Cup Finals. These jerseys have been changed to yellow with the bear head logo shoulder patch.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Built for Bostonβs Diehards.
Introducing the #NHLBruins adidas #ReverseRetro jersey.
Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/ByUAXVZGh0
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) November 16, 2020
Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres have unveiled a retro jersey that is a twist on their original black and red alternate jersey from 2000. The new version updates it to match the current royal blue and gold scheme.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Itβs good…scary good.
Introducing the Buffalo Sabres adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021! pic.twitter.com/3bDRgUk7hE
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) November 16, 2020
Calgary Flames
The Flames are going with their horse head that served as the team’s home jersey from 2000-03 and was the Flames’ first third jersey.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
π₯ Blasty is back π₯ pic.twitter.com/zKCrYu695O
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) November 16, 2020
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes retro jersey is similar to the Hartford Whalers home white jersey they wore during their inaugural season in 1979. The new version has gray as the primary color, tying together the Whalers and Hurricanes color schemes. The jersey also features the vintage whale shoulder patch.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Cue up Brass Bonanza. Introducing the #Canes adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021 pic.twitter.com/IjoVzdsqn2
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) November 16, 2020
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks are going with a variation of their white alternate design that was worn from 1937-55 when the team had their barber pole-striped jerseys as their primaries.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Crafted for the Windy City.
Introducing the #Blackhawks adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/RQiNU5MkIL
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 16, 2020
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche have unveiled a mashup of the Quebec Nordiques igloo logo and the fleur-de-lis in Avalanche maroon. The white jersey pays tribute to the Northern Nordiques and snowy Rocky Mountains.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Our past, our present, remixed for Avs Faithful.
Introducing the Colorado Avalanche adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021.#GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/zNgLmLDowQ
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) November 16, 2020
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets are going with a unique design thatΒ features the Blue Jackets’ original logo on the team’s first primarily red jersey.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Present π€ Past pic.twitter.com/vYY10MW7Uc
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) November 16, 2020
Dallas Stars
The Stars retro jersey is a white take on the jersey the team wore when they won the Stanley Cup in 1999.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Past meets present π₯ pic.twitter.com/ewRRPzO4TE
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) November 16, 2020
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings are going with a jersey that is inspired by both the ones they wore when they won their ninth Stanley Cup Championship in 1998 and their Centennial Classic jerseys. This jersey features a white base with gray striping.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
#ReverseRetro x #LGRW pic.twitter.com/jEUDjqbSsP
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 16, 2020
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers Reverse Retro jersey pays tribute to the team’s inaugural NHL season, which was also Wayne Gretzky’s first NHL season. This design feature an orange yoke on a white base.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Brewed with #OilCountry passion.
Introducing the #Oilers adidas #ReverseRetro jersey.
Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/5xQcOj8OyS
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 16, 2020
Florida Panthers
The Panthers reverse retro jersey is a tribute to the Panthers’ appearance in the Stanley Cup Final back in 1999. This design includes the pointed sleeve stripes and palm tree graphics.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Your Colors. Your Retros. Remixed. The #FlaPanthers adidas #ReverseRetro jersey available 12/1. pic.twitter.com/vt8G6AZia2
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) November 16, 2020
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings reverse retro jersey was inspired by the season Wayne Gretzky became the NHL’s all-time leading scorer. The retro design features the 1990s era logo in the founding LA Kings Forum Blue and Gold colors.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Forum Blue and Gold reigns again. Introducing the LA Kings adidas #ReverseRetro jersey.
Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/uamn5faXQC
— LA Kings (@LAKings) November 16, 2020
Minnesota Wild
The Wild are going with an update of their current logo. This design features the Minnesota North Stars green and gold, and the drop-shadow numbers.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Crafted for the State of Hockey.
Introducing the #mnwild adidas #ReverseRetro jersey.
Hitting the ice in 2021. π₯ pic.twitter.com/C2hasPuw7h
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) November 16, 2020
Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens reverse retro jersey was inspired by the 1976-77 Canadiens. This design takes the red jersey and changes it to blue.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Tout comme les lΓ©gendes qui l'ont portΓ© autrefois. Voici le chandail #ReverseRetro @canadiensMTL adidas. Sur la glace en 2021.
Like the legends who wore it before them. Introducing the @canadiensMTL adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/Z8DI9J5d4n
— Canadiens MontrΓ©al (@CanadiensMTL) November 16, 2020
Nashville Predators
The Predators have unveiled a gold version of their inaugural jersey, with the silver sleeve being the new addition.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Crafted for Smashville.
Introducing the @PredsNHL adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/6cjQW56KkD
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) November 16, 2020
New Jersey Devils
The Devils are going with an update to their original jersey that featured green accents. This one makes the green the primary color.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
It IS easy being green. https://t.co/6ka0toRk5k pic.twitter.com/6owpqbuoNK
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) November 16, 2020
New York Islanders
The Islanders are going with their navy blue jersey worn during the 1980 season at the start of their dynasty. This jersey was worn by icons such as Mike Bossy, Bobby Nystrom, Clark Gillies and Bryan Trottier among others.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Built on a Dynasty.
Introducing the #Isles adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/ZhDGxbagwu
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) November 16, 2020
New York Rangers
The Rangers have unveiled a design that is an update to their Lady Liberty jersey from 1996. The new design features all blue sleeves but keeps the silver accents and drop shadow numbers.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Liberty jerseys.
That's it. That's the tweet. pic.twitter.com/gnha1vP066
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) November 16, 2020
Ottawa Senators
The Sens reverse retro is an update to the jersey the team wore in their inaugural season in 1992. This design features a red base in lieu of the team’s recent rebranding.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
π΄π΄π΄ #ReverseRetro pic.twitter.com/JhA52TjNLh
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) November 16, 2020
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers reverse retro is a tribute to their 1995 season in which they they won the division and Eric Lindros won the Hart Trophy.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Like the legends who wore burnt orange & black before. Introducing the Flyers adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/3qHRD5KKVZ
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) November 16, 2020
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins reverse retro is an update to the team’s diagonal lettering jersey worn by Mario Lemieux when he won the Art Ross during the 1997 season. This design flips the black original to white.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
The #ReverseRetro jerseys are here, and the diagonal Pittsburgh is back.
The threads that bind: https://t.co/2zF3LNLP1A pic.twitter.com/YGdgNbjKTH
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 16, 2020
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks reverse retro is an update to their first third jersey from 1998. This design makes grey the primary color with teal, black and white accents.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
π¦ #ReverseRetro pic.twitter.com/NCxGRotupy
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 16, 2020
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are going with a red version of their original retro jersey. This original jersey was worn by Wayne Gretzky, Al McInnis, Grant Fuhr, Chris Pronger and Brett Hull.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Crafted for the home of the Blues. Introducing the adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/QP98PxpucH
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) November 16, 2020
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning’s reverse retro is an update to the jerseys worn by the the team when they won their first Stanley Cup championship in 2004. This one features the blue base they wore during their second championship run in 2020.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Lightning strikes twice. β‘οΈ
Introducing our adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/cJmqh6lvg8
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 16, 2020
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs reverse retro pays tribute to two jerseys from the team’s past. The design features the logo from the 1969-70 jersey and the striping from the 1970-71 jersey. The grey pays tribute to the silver that was featured in the Leafs Centennial Classic jersey in 2017.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Woven from the fabric of legends.
Introducing the #LeafsForever adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/FFcAw8DTGt
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 16, 2020
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks reverse retro is an update to the team’s original red and blue alternate jersey from 2001. This design pays tribute to the team’s current Pacific Northwest colorway.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
A reimagined classic from Canucks history. Introducing the @canucks adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021. pic.twitter.com/NBbpMGleP6
— Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) November 16, 2020
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights reverse retro pays tribute to previous hockey franchises that helped paved the way for their existence. One of their inspirations was Manon Rheaume, who became the first woman to play in the NHL and wore similar striping as a member of the Las Vegas Thunder.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Born from the City of Vegas. Introducing the Vegas Golden Knights adidas #ReverseRetro jersey. Hitting the ice in 2021! pic.twitter.com/jrJAmwOupf
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) November 16, 2020
Washington Capitals
The Capitals reverse retro jerseys in an updates take on the blue, black and bronze “Screaming Eagle” jerseys worn by Peter Bondra, Olie Kolzig and Calle Johansson throughout history. This design features the red, white and blue color scheme worn by the team during their 2018 Stanley Cup run.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
Your Colors. Your Retros. πππ’ππππ.
The Capitals adidas #ReverseRetro jersey available 12/1 pic.twitter.com/Qa0MXueBkP
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 16, 2020
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets are going with a retro jersey similar to the ones they wore in their first season. This design combines the heritage plane crest and “Winnipeg” lettering with the updated Jets colors.
β NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2020
A throw back to 1979 honouring the Jets first year in the league.
This remixed design features an iconic light blue plane crest and bold βWinnipegβ lettering. #ReverseRetro pic.twitter.com/MWbyzybFHf
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) November 16, 2020