Fans React to Canada’s Olympic Jersey Tease
Hockey Canada revealed a preview of the jerseys the Olympic teams will wear in Milan, sparking quick reactions from fans. The full Team Canada jerseys were officially unveiled on Thursday, though the final Olympic roster will be submitted more than a month later.
Color Choices Draw Criticism
Many fans expressed displeasure with the new design, focusing especially on the use of black, which is not traditionally part of the Canadian flag’s colors.
“I’ve never seen Black on a Canadian Flag,” tweeted @CalderSnub22 on X.
“I’ll never understand the obsession of adding black to our color scheme,” tweeted @kjc_2599 on X.
Design Features
Though the full jersey details were still hard to make out, it appears the Olympic jerseys will have thick black stripes on the sleeves and possibly include a black maple leaf, similar to the design used in Beijing. That Beijing team, without NHL players, was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Sweden, prompting fans to hope for a fresh look this time.
Fan Disappointment and Expectations
Some fans compared the new design to previous Olympic jerseys and found it lacking innovation.
“So basically the same as the previous Olympic jerseys? Logos and strips look the same. Disappointing,” tweeted @curmudgeonaf.
The new jerseys will differ from those worn at the recent 4 Nations Face-Off, which were mostly red and white and helped Canada secure a tournament victory.
“It's a shame because the 4 Nations jersey was elite,” tweeted @DrCrackOfficial on X.
Looking Ahead
The official jersey reveal on Thursday will confirm whether Hockey Canada has satisfied fans or continues to face criticism for color choices and design elements.
Summary: The preview of Team Canada's Olympic jerseys featuring black elements sparked mixed reactions from fans, many of whom prefer traditional red and white designs tied to Canadian identity.