Some NHL fans are disappointed with the news.

NHL fans not happy as Fanatics is set to become uniform partner - "Literally, the worst way to go"

Modified Mar 21, 2023 19:12 GMT

The NHL has announced that starting with the 2024-25 season, they will have a new on-ice uniform partner, the Fanatics. The partnership will extend to all teams across the NHL and is expected to bring about significant changes to the league's uniform and apparel merchandise.

The move is seen as a major shift in the league's marketing strategy and a step towards expanding its reach among fans. Fanatics is already a major player in the sports merchandise industry, and this partnership is expected to bring their expertise and innovation to the ice.

NHL

@NHL

Coming 2024: NHL 🤝 Fanatics

A new on-ice uniform partner across the NHL starting 2024-25.

Fans reacted wildly to the news, with many expressing their enthusiasm for the new partnership and the potential for exciting new uniform designs and merchandise offerings. But most expressed their dissatisfaction with the tie-up that they believe will tarnish ice hockey's legacy and also shared their love for their favorite team's current uniforms.

Leah

@leahck55

i’ve gotten shirts and hoodies from fanatics and had the logo crack off in one wash cycle.

the quality is not worth the price. this is a bad decision by the NHL 🥲

I’ve gotten shirts and hoodies from fanatics and had the logo crack off in one wash cycle. The quality is not worth the price. this is a bad decision.

Clark Neal Lyons

@CNL77

NHL succeeding in uniting the fanbase with this Fanatics announcement. Even the LGBTQ community is just like, "It's cool, no more pride jerseys."

...succeeding in uniting the fanbase with this Fanatics announcement. Even the LGBTQ community is just like, "It's cool, no more pride jerseys."

Dan

@DinBinz

I literally have not seen a single positive response to the @Fanatics / @NHL agreement. This league makes the @MLS look competent.

Zeke - flyers are dead

@CaseOfTastycake

@wyshynski @Fanatics @NHL Another bad decision from gary bettman

Axiom

@Axiom_Dj

@PrimetimeSamWoo @Fanatics @NHL Literally the worst, way to go.

Paul Derek Haley

@SuchaBigGrin

@wyshynski @Fanatics @NHL Get your gear now, cause this will be a nightmare.

Jesper Bratt, Mets and Renegades Championship SZN

@SuperSenpaiZ

@pamela_abrell This is flat out terrible for NHL to be partners with Fanatics

Pucks N Ponies

@poniesNpucks

@NHL Fanatics jerseys are crap.

Dave Fox

@DaveFox05

@wyshynski @Fanatics @NHL This is the look of a league that’s giving up.

The schedule for the NHL games on March 21

Four additional NHL matchups were scheduled to take place on Monday, March 21, along with the game featuring the Seattle Kraken vs. Dallas Stars at 8:30 PM ET.

The remaining four games for March 21 are listed below:

Arizona vs. Winnipeg at 8:00 PM ET
Detroit vs. St. Louis at 8:00 PM ET
Calgary vs. Anaheim at 10:00 PM ET
Vegas vs. Vancouver at 10:00 PM ET

Seattle Kraken vs. the Dallas Stars at 8:30 p.m. ET

Tonight, the Seattle Kraken will be playing against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center at 8:30 p.m. ET. This game will mark the start of a four-game road trip for the Kraken. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and is a highly anticipated clash as it is taking place on NHL's Pride night.

The Kraken's recent form has not been ideal, with them having only won one out of their last five games and coming off a 6-4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The Kraken will be hoping to bounce back and secure a victory against the Stars.

Edited by
S Chowdhury