Hockey jersey

Hockey jerseys today are typically made of tough synthetic materials like polyester, to help take away moisture and keep the wearer dry.

[1] Most professional ice hockey teams sell replica sweaters of their famous players at sports memorabilia stores, as well as being available at arenas.

[2] Sweaters worn in European leagues and tournaments are adorned with sponsor advertisements, a concept borrowed from football jerseys.

The design is often adapted for specific cases, such as former NHL Vancouver Canucks teammates Henrik and Daniel Sedin.

Similarly, Aku and Aatu Räty wear jerseys with two letters from their first names when playing for the same team to distinguish them.

[10] In Ferris Bueller's Day Off the character Cameron played by Alan Ruck wears a Detroit Red Wings Gordie Howe jersey.

[17] Consumers and the NHL are upset over the sales due to poor quality and a feeling of being taken advantage of, as some counterfeits can be close to the same price as authentics.

[18] Many news organizations have done segments to inform fans of signs of fakes, such as improper stitching, thinner materials, and missing holographic tags.

In an interview with the Athletic, when asked why he chose to wear them, Snoop Dogg responded "I always thought that the hockey jerseys were fashionable and a good fit.

"[24] Hockey Jerseys also appeared in multiple other music videos during this time from artists such as Nas in "The World is Yours", A Tribe Called Quest in "Oh My God", LL Cool J in "Hey Lover", and Smif-N-Wessun in "BuckTown" and "Let's get it on."

Tupac Shakur was seen wearing a Detroit Red Wings jersey in an infamous photo and video of him spitting at reporters while appearing to court.

[25] In the late 2010’s there was a revival of the trend,[26] with artists such as Drake and Post Malone wearing jerseys of local teams when performing tours.