Fans React to Canada Olympic Jersey Tease
Hockey Canada revealed a preview of the jerseys for the Olympic teams competing in Milan, sparking immediate reactions from fans. With the team’s final roster submission still over a month away, much attention has focused on the jersey design, particularly the choice of colors.
Controversy Over Black Color
Many fans expressed displeasure, especially regarding the use of black. The jerseys appear to include thick black stripes on the sleeves and possibly a return of the black maple leaf seen in the Beijing Olympics.
"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.
Comparisons to Previous Jerseys
The Beijing team, which featured no NHL players, was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Sweden. Fans hoping for a fresh start seem disappointed by the similarity of the new design to that used previously.
"So basically the same as the previous Olympic jerseys? Logos and strips look the same. Disappointing," tweeted @curmudgeonaf.
The official jersey unveiling took place Thursday, confirming the anticipated design. The new look contrasts with the red and white jerseys worn at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, where Team Canada won.
"It's a shame because the 4 Nations jersey was elite," tweeted @DrCrackOfficial on X.
Summary
The teased Olympic jerseys featuring black elements divided Canadian fans who preferred the successful red and white look from recent tournaments.
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