New Fanatics Authentic-Pro line is launching for the 2024-25 NHL season
The Florida Panthers, and the rest of the NHL, are getting some new threads for the upcoming season.
On Wednesday, the NHL and Fanatics debuted the brand-new Fanatics Authentic-Pro line of hockey jerseys.
It’s the first time that Fanatics-branded and designed uniforms will be worn in the NHL.
The new Fanatics gear will be handed out to the incoming NHL players at this week’s NHL Entry Draft at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
“NHL uniforms are considered by many to be the best in sports, and the history, tradition and respect that goes with our NHL sweaters is paramount to both the NHL and Fanatics,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “Fanatics listened to our players and Clubs, and preserved the quality, performance and design of our uniforms to serve our world-class athletes. We have a shared commitment with Fanatics to serving our Players and fans, and we are proud of what Fanatics has delivered to our new uniforms.”
According to Fanatics, the base and construction of the jerseys will remain similar to what we’ve seen in recent years, there will be some new features as well. They are:
- An additional layer of fabric inside the lower sleeve to enhance uniform durability intended to reduce material wear from sustained friction against the boards. This enhancement was the direct result of feedback from NHL players and equipment managers.
- New shoulder fabrics replacing the debossed pattern fabric used on the shoulders of the prior NHL jersey.
- A new NHL Shield execution on the front neck of the jersey which includes a special hologram finish.
- Fanatics branding embroidered on the back neck of jerseys.
A slideshow of the new Panthers jerseys made by Fanatics can be seen below:
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