Detroit, September 16, 2025
News Summary
The Detroit Red Wings have unveiled their Centennial uniform, celebrating 100 years of their NHL franchise history. This new jersey incorporates iconic design elements, including a commemorative patch and historical references that honor the team’s legacy. Fans can pre-order the uniforms and expect them to debut in the upcoming home opener against the Montreal Canadiens. The new design strengthens the Red Wings’ connection to the community, showcasing their pride for the city of Detroit and its hockey traditions.
Detroit – The Detroit Red Wings officially unveiled their Centennial uniform on September 15, 2025, marking 100 years of the franchise’s storied history in the NHL. This new uniform celebrates the team’s legacy as one of the league’s original six franchises, aiming to honor the rich history of hockey in Detroit.
Initially established in 1926 as the Detroit Cougars, the franchise transitioned to the Detroit Falcons before adopting the Red Wings name in 1932. The newly designed Centennial uniform features elements that represent a century of hockey in the city, with a focus on the iconic Winged Wheel sweater recognized by fans worldwide.
The Red Wings collaborated with sports apparel brand Fanatics to create the uniform, which includes a commemorative Centennial patch on all regular-season home and away jerseys. The official on-ice debut of the new jersey will take place during the home opener against the Montreal Canadiens on October 9, 2025, with the uniforms being used for over a dozen home games during the 2025-26 NHL season.
Fans excited to own this piece of history can pre-order the Centennial jersey starting September 15 at ShopHockeytown.com. The uniforms come in various options, including those with the names of current players and alumni, as well as blank versions for custom personalization. For those who prefer shopping in person, the jerseys will also be available for purchase at the Red Wings Team Store located at Little Caesars Arena beginning early October. All online orders from the official store qualify for complimentary shipping within the United States.
Design Features and Historical Elements
The design of the Centennial uniform is filled with thoughtful historical references. Notable features include:
- A diamond-shaped faux leather captain patch, reminiscent of designs from the 1950s.
- The original logo of the 1926-27 Detroit Cougars redrawn as a secondary mark on the pants and jersey.
- A jersey number font inspired by the Detroit Cougars’ “Barber Pole” uniforms used during the 1927-28 season.
- Striping on the hem, sleeves, and socks that reflects the uniforms worn by the Detroit Falcons from 1930 to 1932.
- A unique lace-up collar that brings back the early hockey sweater style.
- On the inside hem, the jersey proudly displays Detroit’s 11 Stanley Cup-winning years alongside silhouettes of both the original and modern Stanley Cups.
- A reimagined “Hockeytown” mark inscribed inside the collar adds to the commemorative theme.
- For the first time, the Red Wings will wear a matte red helmet featuring a vintage Meijer logo.
- The design integrates a Priority patch on the right shoulder seamlessly.
Community Impact
The introduction of the Centennial uniform not only celebrates the team’s achievements over the past century but also emphasizes the Red Wings’ deep connection to the city and its fans. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment President Ryan Gustafson highlighted the significance of this uniform in honoring the franchise’s legacy, showcasing the organization’s impact on the community. The Red Wings have been a pivotal part of Detroit’s sporting culture for generations, and the Centennial uniform aims to strengthen this bond even further.
As excitement builds around the Centennial uniform, fans of the Detroit Red Wings can look forward to celebrating a century of hockey tradition, as well as their team’s storied accomplishments throughout its history.
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- NHL.com: Red Wings Unveil Centennial Uniform
- Detroit Free Press: Red Wings Uniform Unveil
- Click On Detroit: Red Wings 100 Years of Hockeytown
- Detroit News: Red Wings Centennial Uniform Reveal
- The Hockey News: Red Wings Centennial Uniform Features
- Wikipedia: Detroit Red Wings
- Google Search: Detroit Red Wings Centennial Uniform
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Detroit
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- Google Scholar: Detroit Red Wings History
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