TORONTO – Canada’s look for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic hockey tournaments has been unveiled.
Three versions of the jersey — in white, red, and black — were revealed today for the national men’s, women’s and sledge hockey teams.
A large Maple Leaf is featured prominently on all three uniforms with Canada spelled out in block letters underneath.
It’s here! #TeamCanada‘s hockey teams will be wearing this jersey in #PyeongChang2018. pic.twitter.com/EfmUacQnYP
— Team Canada (@TeamCanada) November 1, 2017
There are also small Canada flags on the sleeves below the numbers.
Early online reaction has been mixed. The lack of striping and inclusion of scaled two-colour sleeves has drawn some criticism on social media, while others like the crisp look of the Maple Leaf and its sharp border.
The Pyeongchang Games will be held Feb. 9-25 and the Winter Paralympics are set for March 8-18.
Introducing the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic jerseys! #TeamUSA #100DaysOut #WinterOlympics
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— USA Hockey (@usahockey) November 1, 2017
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