We don’t wish to sound un-American, however america’ hockey program most likely might have carried out higher with its 2018 Olympic jerseys — and that’s being very, very sort.
We’re unsure if it’s USA Hockey’s fault, or whether or not that is Nike bastardizing conventional uniforms or some terrible mixture of each, however when Crew USA hits the ice in South Korea in a couple of months, they’re going to appear to be clowns. No, severely, these appear to be one thing a hockey-playing clown would possibly put on.
What. pic.twitter.com/I1czOLDN0U
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) November 1, 2017
Actually the one factor these jerseys have going for them is that they are saying “USA” and are pink, white and blue. It’s onerous to knock that, however the whole lot else — from the sleeve design to the font to the overall structure — is terrible. It’s simply dangerous. Possibly it’s designed to enchantment to children, and if there’s any hope for the world shifting ahead, even they’ll revolt towards these atrocities.
For what it’s price, Canada’s equipment ain’t significantly better.
Canada’s Olympic Hockey sweaters have been unveiled pic.twitter.com/yaepFP9ZvC
— Phil Hecken (@PhilHecken) November 1, 2017
In case you forgot, NHL gamers gained’t take part within the PyeongChang Olympics, which is a bummer for lots of them. The silver lining, after all, is now they gained’t should put on these jerseys.
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