Twitter had thoughts on the Los Angeles Kings’ Reverse Retro jerseys on Saturday night.
This season, the NHL and adidas partnered up to create Reverse Retro uniforms for all 31 teams. The new uniforms switch up team colors and add designs that commemorate certain moments in that franchise’s history. While this was intended to add an alternate jersey option for each team, it was also meant to catch the eyes of fans who may be in the market for a new sweater to add to their collection.
On Saturday, the Los Angeles Kings wore their Reverse Retro uniforms for the second time this season in their game against the Minnesota Wild, whom also wore their alternate jerseys. The King’s forum blue (i.e. purple) and gold jerseys definitely turned some heads on NHL Twitter.
Kings jerseys sharp
In addition to using the forum blue and gold color combination, the jersey’s crest pays tribute to the 1989-90 campaign. That year, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky broke the league record for most points scored in history, originally set by Gordie Howe (1,850). While the Kings used a similar crest that, their uniforms were black and silver.
As for the Wild’s Reverse Retro uniforms, they pay tribute to Minnesota’s former NHL franchise, the North Stars. The uniforms are designed with the North Stars’ signature green and gold colors, but keeps the Wild’s logo on the center of the jersey.
Seeing these two teams play with their Reverse Retro uniforms is very aesthetically pleasing, if we are being quite honest. These are probably the two best jerseys out of the 31 made. But that is up for debate for all hockey fans, as evidenced by the differences of opinions on Twitter.
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