On Tuesday, the Washington Capitals revealed their new Winter Classic sweaters. There were some on the internet that were excited and others who were like “wut iz dis?” Count me in the excited group.
The logo design, based on Washington’s professional hockey team identity in the 1930’s, took a year to get completed. The white W and the stripes are inspired by the early 20th century jerseys, while, in a modern twist, there are subtle typographic elements that hint at the Washington Monument.
It’s an innovative, smart, and bold design.
Because most of our readers want to immediately hand over their life savings to the NHL, I’ve uncovered which Winter Classic merchandise is available to be bought– like, right now. Also, at the bottom, I’ve found dates on when other merch is expected to be in stores.
So far, the NHL.com shop is where you want to go. Caps Winter Classic jerseys are available for preorder, as well as men’s and women’s t-shirts and shirseys.
Caps Winter Classic Blank Jersey
$139.95, no customization available currently. It says: this item will be shipped no later than Thursday, December 4th.
Caps Winter Classic Navy Blue T-Shirt
$23.95. This item will ship no later than Thursday, October 9th.
Caps Winter Classic Red T-Shirt
$23.95. This item will ship no later than Thursday, October 9th.
Caps Winter Classic Alex Ovechkin Shirsey
$29.95. This item will ship no later than Thursday, October 9th.
Caps Winter Classic Nicklas Backstrom Shirsey
$29.95. This item will ship no later than Thursday, October 9th.
Caps Winter Classic Brooks Orpik Shirsey
$29.95. Orpik over Holtby, Green, or Kuznetsov? Weird. This item will ship no later than Thursday, October 9th.
Caps Winter Classic Alex Ovechkin Women’s T-Shirt
$32.95. This item will ship no later than Thursday, October 9th.
Caps Winter Classic Nicklas Backstrom Women’s T-Shirt
$32.95. This item will ship no later than Thursday, October 9th.
2015 Winter Classic Logo T-Shirt
$23.95. This item will ship no later than Thursday, October 9th.
On top of that, Kettler Capitals Iceplex already has some Winter Classic logo shirts available now.
The 2015 Winter Classic apparel is officially on sale! Stop by and pick up your gear today! pic.twitter.com/jfaE4rMk87
— Capitals Stores (@ShopMedStarCaps) September 23, 2014
And a few Capitals Winter Classic logo tees.
We received a pleasant surprise today! 2 of the Caps WC t-shirts arrived! Available for purchase tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/1xUZlV0NrX
— Capitals Stores (@ShopMedStarCaps) September 23, 2014
They are also taking pre-orders for customized Winter Classic jerseys.
We are accepting pre-orders for the Caps 2015 Winter Classic jersey! Click the link below to register!https://t.co/hyOj8dbkfq
— Capitals Stores (@ShopMedStarCaps) September 23, 2014
The Capitals say that:
Capitals NHL Winter Classic jerseys will be available for sale to the public in mid-November… Other NHL Winter Classic apparel will be available at the Verizon Center Team Store during the final preseason game on Oct. 5 and at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, the official practice facility of the Capitals, with expanded selections coming in through the fall.
Also, if you need a nifty shirt under that Winter Classic jersey, we hear these are nice.
