Details were announced on Wednesday for two of the NHL’s biggest events of the 2024-25 regular season.
Fanatics put out a video unveiling the jerseys that will be worn by the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks in the Winter Classic when the teams play outdoors at Wrigley Field on Dec. 31.
According to a news release:
‘The Blackhawks’ NHL Winter Classic uniform … features a classic lace-neck collar, reminiscent of hockey’s early days, complemented by a vintage cream color that captures the nostalgic spirit of the Original Six era. In unique design flourishes, the front crest includes stars from the Chicago flag and the back numbers incorporate subtle pinstripes, a thoughtful tribute to Chicago’s deep baseball tradition.
‘The Blues’ NHL Winter Classic uniform pays homage to the city’s hockey heritage. The jersey’s primary wordmark represents the first time in team history that a Blue Note is not the principal design element appearing on the chest. The font styling and numbers are inspired by an unworn prototype Blues uniform from 1966, and the jersey also includes a newly designed vintage-style ‘Blue Note’ on the shoulder. Lastly, fleur-de-lis designs are featured on the inside back neck and hem loop labels to honor the city of St. Louis.’
The Winter Classic is returning to the home of the Chicago Cubs for the first time since 2009.
Meanwhile, the league and the NHL Players’ Association said that the roster reveal for the 4 Nations Face-Off will be on Dec. 4. Six players have already been named and the remainder of the 20 skaters and three goalies will be announced that day.
Rosters for Finland and Sweden will be announced at 2 p.m. ET (NHL Network, ESPN’s SportsCenter). The USA (TNT) and Canada (Sportsnet) rosters will be revealed at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The tournament will be played from Feb. 12-20 in Montreal and Boston.