The puck has dropped on the 2024-25 NHL season, and along with the thrilling action, fans are treated to a significant shake-up in team aesthetics. While some changes subtly nod to hockey’s rich heritage, others boldly embrace a retro vibe, particularly for those with a fondness for the 1990s era of NHL style.
Before diving into the team-specific uniform updates, it’s essential to address a league-wide shift: the introduction of Fanatics as the official on-ice jersey provider, replacing Adidas, who outfitted the NHL since 2017.
The overall silhouette of the jerseys remains familiar, ensuring continuity for fans. However, keen eyes will spot nuanced alterations. The shoulder fabric now presents a smooth texture, a departure from the dimpled finish of the Adidas jerseys. A holographic-style NHL shield adorns the collar, adding a modern touch. Internally, Fanatics has incorporated an extra fabric layer on the lower sleeves to bolster durability against board contact during intense gameplay. The Fanatics logo replaces the Adidas branding on the jersey’s back. For a comprehensive breakdown of the new Fanatics jerseys, you can explore a detailed analysis here, and discover the retail versions available here.
Anaheim Ducks Embrace the Wild Wing and Orange Dynasty
Image alt text: Anaheim Ducks new 2024-25 NHL uniforms featuring Wild Wing logo and orange color scheme.
The Anaheim Ducks are making a bold statement by resurrecting their iconic “Wild Wing” goalie mask logo, a symbol synonymous with their 1993 inception. This revitalized logo isn’t a mere copy; it’s a contemporary rendition boasting sharper lines, a more assertive posture, and a striking orange eye. The crossed hockey sticks, a signature element, are refined with more defined edges and updated tape detail, subtly forming a “WW” in tribute to the team mascot. The triangle backdrop, formerly jade, now gleams in gold.
The Ducks have also streamlined their “D” logo, in use since 2006. The updated version eliminates superfluous lines, resulting in a less bulky and more modern aesthetic. This refreshed “D” logo takes a prominent position on the shoulders of all Ducks uniforms, transitioning from its previous chest placement.
The new Anaheim Ducks uniforms are a vibrant declaration of orange as the team’s core color, a direct homage to Orange County. The home uniform is an unabashed celebration of orange – jersey, helmet, pants, and socks – punctuated by black, gold, and white stripes. The stripe pattern, a straight line across the waist and diagonal sleeves, echoes the original Mighty Ducks uniforms, creating a nostalgic link. On the road, the Ducks sport white jerseys with orange accents, including a shoulder yoke and pants, while maintaining white helmets. This cohesive design language ensures a unified visual identity both at home and away.
Image alt text: Comparison of new and old Anaheim Ducks logos, highlighting streamlined design and color updates for 2024-25 NHL season.
A bespoke typeface for player names and numbers further connects the Ducks to their locale. Inspired by the region’s citrus heritage and Art Deco architecture, the font adds a unique regional flavor. Home jerseys feature white numbers with gold and black drop shadows, while road jerseys display orange numbers with the same shadow effect, ensuring on-ice visibility and style.
The Ducks’ new orange hue is a richer, deeper shade, aligning with the oranges of the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers. Gold, black, and white remain as accent colors, while silver has been retired from the palette.
Utah Hockey Club: A Temporary Name with a Bold Visual Identity
Image alt text: Utah Hockey Club NHL logos including primary and alternate designs in black, white, and blue color scheme for inaugural season.
The Utah Hockey Club marks the NHL’s newest franchise, stepping into the void left by the Arizona Coyotes while inheriting their roster. Acknowledging the need for a permanent identity, “Utah Hockey Club” serves as a placeholder name for the 2024-25 season as the team engages in the process of selecting a definitive moniker for 2025-26.
The team’s temporary branding revolves around a color scheme of “Rock Black,” “Salt White,” and “Mountain Blue,” representing Utah’s dramatic landscapes – volcanic rock, snow-capped peaks, and winter sports legacy. The primary logo features “UTAH” in bold black lettering within a blue circle, framed by “HOCKEY CLUB” above and below. An alternative primary logo variation presents “UTAH” in black across a blue rectangle. Two alternate logos complete the set: a simple “UTAH” wordmark above a blue and black line, and a state outline incorporating the team name in blue. These clean, minimalist logos were conceived to meet the rapid timeline between the team’s announcement and NHL debut.
Image alt text: Utah Hockey Club NHL jerseys and uniforms for 2024-25 season showcasing black home and white away designs with “UTAH” lettering.
Utah’s home uniforms are black, emblazoned with “UTAH” in white, diagonal letters reminiscent of the New York Rangers, accented with blue trim. Sleeves feature a blue-white-blue stripe pattern, while the waist is circled by horizontal blue and white stripes. Player numbers are white with blue trim. The collar is black with blue and white stripes. Road uniforms are white with black “UTAH” lettering, blue trim, a full blue collar, and black and blue striping on the waist and sleeves. Both home and road jerseys proudly display an inaugural season patch on both shoulders.
Looking ahead, Utah has partnered with Doubleday & Cartwright, a Brooklyn-based design firm known for their work with Inter Miami CF, the Milwaukee Bucks, and Utah’s own NBA team, the Jazz, to craft their permanent brand identity.
Los Angeles Kings Reignite the 90s Silver and Black
Image alt text: Los Angeles Kings new 2024-25 NHL uniforms featuring black and white retro designs reminiscent of the 1990s.
The Los Angeles Kings are fully embracing nostalgia, revisiting the 1990s for their uniform inspiration, echoing the iconic look worn during the Wayne Gretzky era. Home uniforms are black, punctuated by bold silver and white stripes around the waist and sleeves. The road uniforms are a white mirror image, with black and silver stripes. This consistent striping pattern marks a return to visual harmony absent since 2011.
The Kings have also unveiled an updated primary logo rooted in the “Bowtie” (or “Chevrolet”) logo of the late 1980s and 1990s. Refinements include a modernized typeface and a new crown at the base, drawing inspiration from the team’s original 1967 sweater crest. The logo’s shape has been subtly elongated vertically for a sleeker, contemporary feel.
Image alt text: Los Angeles Kings new logos for 2024-25 NHL season, including updated primary “Bowtie” logo and alternate crown design.
The silver accents across the uniform striping, player numbers, and crest possess a sparkling texture, a visual echo of the Vegas Golden Knights’ gold jerseys. A notable departure from the original 1990s design is the relocation of player numbers to the shoulder area, rather than within the stripes. The crest on both home and road jerseys is enlarged for greater on-ice impact. The Kings will also break ground as the first NHL team to adopt matte black helmets full-time for their home games.
Complementing the primary visual identity, the Kings have released a suite of alternate and secondary logos, including a standalone 1967 crown and new wordmark logos featuring a descending “K,” a subtle nod to their inaugural 1967 logo.
Washington Capitals Unleash the Screaming Eagle for Anniversary Season
Image alt text: Washington Capitals black Screaming Eagle jersey for 2024-25 NHL season, a throwback design for their 50th anniversary.
In celebration of their 50th anniversary, the Washington Capitals are bringing back the electrifying “Screaming Eagle” design for the 2024-25 season. This special edition uniform, distinct from a permanent third jersey, will be worn for a single season only. It’s essentially a revival of the Reverse Retro 2.0 uniform from 2022-23, merging the late-1990s “Screagle” logo with the black and bronze color palette of that era. The shoulder patch, featuring the U.S. Capitol building with crossed hockey sticks, also makes a comeback.
The Screaming Eagle first debuted on June 22, 1995, marking a comprehensive rebranding that moved away from the Capitals’ original red, white, and blue colors. Washington will showcase the black and bronze uniforms for six home games throughout the season, commencing on November 6 against Nashville.
Image alt text: Washington Capitals 50th anniversary logos for 2024-25 NHL season, incorporating original 1974 branding elements and current team colors.
Adding to the anniversary festivities, the Capitals will sport a special 50th-anniversary logo designed by FANBRANDZ. This logo draws inspiration from the Capitals’ 1974 branding, featuring lowercase lettering, red and blue stars, and a hockey stick with a puck. A slightly modified version of the anniversary logo, in navy blue and red to align with the current team colors, will also be used.
Chicago Blackhawks Winter Classic Jersey Leaked
Image alt text: Leaked Chicago Blackhawks 2025 Winter Classic jersey featuring red base with black and beige stripes and circular logo crest.
The Chicago Blackhawks will feature a new jersey sponsor, Circa Sports, on their home uniforms this season. However, the bigger uniform news revolves around their participation in the 2025 Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field. The Blackhawks’ Winter Classic uniform, prematurely revealed last month, presents a unique fusion of historical design elements. The red jersey features striking black and beige horizontal stripes, inspired by their multi-striped uniforms from decades past. The team’s primary logo is positioned within a circular crest on the chest, encircled by four six-pointed Chicago stars.
Boston Bruins Return to Classic Uniforms, Centennial Throwback on Deck
The Boston Bruins are reverting to their pre-centennial uniforms after a year of special anniversary designs. The home and road uniforms remain consistent with the 2022-23 season, though the third jersey is no longer part of the rotation.
I think the Celtics just accidentally leaked the Bruins centennial game sweaters (on the right) pic.twitter.com/GNrm3EAEbv
— Conor (@Conor_McCarthy9) October 8, 2024
Anticipation is building for December 1st, the 100th anniversary of the Bruins’ inaugural game, with expectations high for a special uniform unveiling.
UPDATE (Oct 21/24): Confirmed – the Bruins will indeed wear a special uniform for their 100th anniversary game!
Image alt text: Boston Bruins centennial game throwback uniform for December 1st celebration, a black jersey inspired by 1970s-1990s road uniforms.
This centennial game uniform is a throwback to their 1970s-1990s black road uniforms, omitting the bear logo on the shoulders but retaining the updated serif “B” chest logo. More details on the Bruins’ centennial game throwback uniform are available here.
Columbus Blue Jackets Honor Gaudreau Family with Helmet Sticker and Jersey Patch
Image alt text: Columbus Blue Jackets helmet sticker honoring Gaudreau family with doves and numbers 13 and 21 for 2024-25 NHL season.
The Columbus Blue Jackets will wear a poignant helmet sticker throughout the 2024-25 season to commemorate Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who tragically passed away earlier this year. The sticker features “GAUDREAU” alongside two doves and the numbers 13 and 21, representing Johnny’s Blue Jackets number and Matthew’s Boston College number. In addition to the sticker, the Blue Jackets will wear a jersey patch with Johnny’s No. 13 for their season opener, with fans at the home opener receiving a matching patch.
Columbus is also set to participate in the 2025 Stadium Series game against the Detroit Red Wings at Ohio Stadium. While the Stadium Series uniforms are yet to be revealed, this event is known for its unconventional and bold uniform designs, a tradition expected to continue in 2025.
New Jersey Advertising Patches for 2024-25 NHL Season
• Calgary Flames: Play Alberta (home)
• Chicago Blackhawks: Circa Sports (home)
• Edmonton Oilers: Play Alberta (home)
• Los Angeles Kings: Iron Bow (road)
• New York Islanders: Solo Stove (all uniforms)
• Ottawa Senators: Calian (road)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: Tampa YMCA (home/third), AdventHealth (road)
• Washington Capitals: Tik Tok (road)
NHL Outdoor Games: Winter Classic and Stadium Series
Image alt text: 2025 NHL Winter Classic logo featuring Wrigley Field marquee and Chicago elements for Blackhawks vs. Blues game.
Two outdoor games are on the NHL schedule this year. The 2025 Winter Classic will take place at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, featuring the Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues. The event logo draws inspiration from Wrigley Field’s iconic marquee, prominently featuring the red sign, flanked by Wrigley’s brick and ivy details. Notably, the logo omits the year, likely because the game occurs on New Year’s Eve 2024, technically preceding the 2025 calendar year. Uniforms are still under wraps, although a leaked Blackhawks jersey has surfaced.
Image alt text: 2025 NHL Stadium Series logo featuring Ohio Stadium “Horseshoe” shape and Ohio State University theme for Blue Jackets vs. Red Wings game.
The second outdoor game, the 2025 Stadium Series, will be hosted at Ohio Stadium between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings. The logo is themed around Ohio State University, incorporating the Horseshoe shape of Ohio Stadium and the scoreboard’s top.
2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Replaces All-Star Game
Image alt text: 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off logo featuring national colors and puck design, replacing traditional All-Star game format.
Instead of the traditional All-Star Game, the NHL will host a four-team tournament showcasing elite players from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. This event, the 4 Nations Face-Off, will take place in February 2025. The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off logo is a blue oval with the event name. The number 4 incorporates blue, white, red, and yellow, mirroring a puck and trailing lines. The abbreviated country names – Canada, Finland, Sweden, and USA – appear at the bottom in their respective national colors.
For teams not mentioned, no significant uniform changes have been announced. While some teams have updated helmet advertisements, these were not comprehensively covered.
Let the games begin, and enjoy the fresh on-ice style of the NHL in 2024-25!
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