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The NHL officially released the jersey that the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes will wear for the 2023 NHL Stadium Series on Saturday, February 18 at Carter-Finley Stadium. Washington’s jersey is white and blue with the weagle, the team’s secondary logo, as the crest.
Weagle fans rejoice! 🦅
The @Capitals are back outdoors with a fresh look. Tune in for the first flight in 2023 @NHL #StadiumSeries on Feb. 18.#adidasHockey x #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/AV5hfphXzO
— adidas Hockey (@adidashockey) January 26, 2023
Carolina’s jerseys for the game will be black.
Gale-Force Winds 🔴⚫️💨
For the first time in franchise history, the @Canes will be rocking a jersey that features no white. This bold, two-color jersey will be making its on-ice debut during the 2023 @NHL #StadiumSeries on Feb. 18.#adidasHockey x #LetsGoCanes pic.twitter.com/MRXRVhcSvw
— adidas Hockey (@adidashockey) January 26, 2023
Adidas said that the two laces on Washington’s jersey collar represent the city’s flag.
Washington will also wear these uniforms for their game against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, February 21 at Capital One Arena, the team’s first after the NHL Stadium Series.
Sneak peek at the full ensemble 👀#ALLCAPS | #StadiumSeries pic.twitter.com/eMtpLTm0eQ
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 26, 2023
Carolina’s jersey design elements (such as numbers, letters) “are angled to signify the resistance of the force of a hurricane.”
Washington captain Alex Ovechkin modeled the full uniform prior to Thursday’s morning skate.
Alex Ovechkin in the Capitals Stadium Series jersey, pants, etc. before morning skate today pic.twitter.com/teavhP8hHv
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) January 26, 2023
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Both jerseys will be available at adidas.com, adidas.ca, NHLShop.com, NHLShop.caFanatics’ network of online stores, and at Capitals‘and Hurricanes‘ team stores starting at noon ET today. Additional retailers will offer both jerseys starting Saturday, Jan. 28.
Additional details for the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series will be announced in the coming weeks. For the latest event details, visit NHL.com/stadiumseries and follow @NHL and @PR_NHL. Fans can join the conversation by using the official hashtag #StadiumSeries.
Debuting the Weagle on the front of our jerseys in a BIG way#ALLCAPS | #StadiumSeries pic.twitter.com/nEG5I4Vvs6
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 26, 2023
The Bigger The Better
Introducing the @Canes and @Capitals 2023 @NHL #StadiumSeries jerseys. With super-sized graphics, you won’t be able to miss ’em. Catch them live on-ice February 18th.#adidasHockey x @NHL pic.twitter.com/1VA4T7BrlS
— adidas Hockey (@adidashockey) January 26, 2023
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The enormous crest was developed through a combination of sublimation and classic twill embroidery. Sublimation allows for large scale art and was used to create the wings and body. Twill and embroidery add dimension and quality and were used to create the head of the eagle.
The three bands of color in the sleeve are a nod to the oversize, three-color banded hem on the inaugural Capitals’ sweater. The two horizontal laces represent the two red bands on the DC flag. The inside neck features the ‘W’ and stars crest from the Capitals’ 2018 NHL Stadium Series jersey.
“We are thrilled to unveil the 2023 Stadium Series uniform with the fan-favorite Weagle front and center,” said Hunter Lochmann, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Chief Marketing Officer. “The bold design allows the Weagle to take center stage as the focal point of the jersey and set itself apart in the stadium atmosphere. We are excited for our players and fans alike to wear these jerseys and represent the Capitals and DC, starting with the outdoor game on February 18 before being worn on home ice on February 21.”
By Harrison Brown
