Authentic on-ice Maple Leafs jerseys are now available at retail for the first time in over a decade.
The NHL and Fanatics entered into a new jersey partnership which kicks off this season. The league revealed more details on Saturday about the notable changes and what will be available for purchase.
For the first time in over a decade, the same exact jersey that players wear on the ice will be available at the retail level for fans to purchase.
Per a release from the NHL
-"Fanatics Authentic Pro – Cut, stitched and assembled in the same Canadian factory that has made NHL on-ice jerseys for nearly 50 years. The Authentic Pro features the exact specifications that the players wear, including elevated fabrics and sewn down multi-layered tackle twill with 3D embroidered crest and shoulder patches. The Authentic Pro retail jersey also includes an additional layer of fabric inside the lower sleeve, the exact same detail on the new player uniform which is intended to reduce material wear from sustained friction against the boards."
Fanatics consulted with several players including Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews.
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“Fanatics did a great job designing these jerseys," Matthews said in a statement. "They feel comfortable and look breathable, which is important during games. Any little detail that can help us perform at our best makes a difference.”
Fanatics entered into a 10-year deal with the NHL beginning become the official outfitter of the NHL’s on-ice uniforms.
Thew new jerseys are available to purchase here
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