![]() The Flying “P” is one of the most iconic logos in all of sports, let alone hockey, and should never be shelved. The one thing that remains unchanged, and never should change, is the logo. The Flyers did consult with alumni, broadcasters and season ticket holders during the redesign process, something that was in the works for the better part of two years. The new unis were designed by Adidas, who still is the NHL uniform partner. The Flyers are the only team in the NHL that has that feature as part of their primary jersey The contrasting nameplate, something the Flyers added to their primary uniform in 2008, will remain as well, which is different than the original unis.The black stripe at the bottom of the jersey was lowered a couple inches, allowing it to sit flush against the black hockey pants, again for a more seamless aesthetic of the color blend, akin to what they had in the days of the Cooperalls in 1982.A return of the monochromatic, black numerals on the sleeves, hearkening back to the original unis from 1967, and the first time the Flyers have had single color numbers on their sleeves since 1970.Eliminating the black piping that separates the orange and the white on the shoulders, making the blend of the colors more seamless.Patch aside, the other subtle changes in the uniform from the one worn back in the 80s and nineties include: In case you are living under a rock, Hilferty was the CEO of IBX for a decade from 2010-2020. And there’s no better company than (IBX) to be our first jersey patch partner! It is an organization that has meant so much to me personally and the entire Philadelphia region.” ![]() “These new uniforms represent that sentiment perfectly with details to honor previous eras paired with a fresh, modern design. “This New Era of Orange is all about honoring our franchise’s storied past while writing an exciting, new chapter of Flyers history,” Hilferty said in a statement. Who else but Independence Blue Cross (IBX) to be that first sponsor? After all, we’ve been told repeatedly that new Comcast Spectacor Chairman and CEO and Governor of the Flyers Dan Hilferty knows where he comes from, right? “There’s no doubt that this look is known throughout the NHL and uniquely beloved by our fans because it brings to life one of the most important parts of our rebuild – it honors our past while we continue to forge a new path forward.”Īnd they are iconic, but there are some subtle differences, and one really noticeable change – a sponsorship patch on the front of the sweater, near the right shoulder. “These burnt orange sweaters are one of the most iconic symbols of Flyers hockey,” Keith Jones, Flyers President of Hockey Operations and Alternate Governor, said in a statement. Meanwhile, the Flyers will unveil a fourth look, one that is different from all other iterations, later this year, that will be the jersey they wear for their Stadium Series game against the Devils next February (Don’t worry, it will be unveiled in time for the holiday shopping season). The Flyers’ third alternate black jersey remains unchanged for this season, but I’m hearing that could change next season (a different version of “back in black,” maybe?). Those orange jerseys will serve as the new home sweaters for the Flyers, who also will have new away uniforms next season, that look eerily similar to what was the home jerseys in the 1980s and 90s: Back is the traditional burnt orange, the more iconic shade of the color that carried the Flyers through their first 35 seasons of existence.
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