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The Evolution of the Hockey Jersey in the Modern Era

David C. Girard by David C. Girard
June 3, 2021
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Hockey is one of the most exciting sports to watch, and it’s also one of the fastest-paced. It requires a lot of physicality, speed, endurance, and skill-all elements that make up what many people love about this game. One thing that some people may not know is that each letter on a jersey has its own meaning. Learn more about what these letters mean!

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Geographical region

The letter on the front of a hockey jersey indicates what geographical region the player is from. Some regions have a special significance beyond just the letter, though. Consider the Minnesota Wild-the “M” stands for Minnesota. The Los Angeles Kings’ “L” stands for Los Angeles. The New Jersey Devils‘ “NJ” stands for New Jersey, and so on.

Number of letters on a hockey jersey

The first letter on a hockey jersey is the player’s last name. The players’ last names are usually on the back of their jerseys. The second letter, if any, is the player’s first initial. The second letter, if any, is the player’s first initial. The third and fourth letters stand for the player’s position on the team. Some teams, such as Toronto Maple Leafs, don’t have a letter in this spot.

These letters are often color-coded to help fans identify players more easily. For example, people might say that a certain player wears a “black A” on his jersey, which means that he plays goalie. The fifth letter on a hockey jersey is the player’s number. The sixth letter stands for how many Stanley Cups a player has won while with this team. Six is the maximum number of letters in alphabetical order for this slot.

Back letters

The letters on the back of a hockey jersey signify which team they are playing for. Some teams have a special significance for a particular letter, too. The Montreal Canadiens’ “H” stands for ice hockey, and the Chicago Blackhawks’ “C” stands for Chicago.

What does the a mean on hockey jersey

The “A” stands for the captain of the team. It is also used to designate a player who has been traded or acquired by another team. The “A” often signifies that this player is an alternate captain, meaning he can take over if the designated captain cannot play due to injury or suspension.

Teams with multiple captains use one letter per person and they wear it on their sweater in alphabetical order from last name to first name.

Two letters

Some teams have started using two letters instead of one, such as TK (Taylor-Kessel), LD (Lidstrom-Datsyuk) and AA (Almqvist-Abdelkader). These are typically reserved for players who share a surname.

This means that American players are allowed to wear the letters DY since they don’t have specific letters assigned to them.

Special types of letters

A letter can also be given out as a reward for good performance during games or practices, such as how NHL teams may give out Cs at Christmas time to players they want to acknowledge.

A special type of letter called an “Honorary R” was given to players who had their careers cut short by injury or military service, but wanted to continue playing in some capacity with their old teammates.

There are also numbers on hockey jerseys!

In order for someone to have their own personalized number they would need to buy it from another player or ask permission from the team owner first. Some teams will give players that have been retired their old numbers back after they retire – these are called commemorative jerseys.

Conclusion

Hockey is a fast-paced game that requires constant training. One of the most interesting aspects about hockey is the letters on jerseys which have meanings behind them.

For instance, M stands for Minnesota Wild where L stands for Los Angeles Kings. If you’re looking to buy your own personalized number it takes permission from the team owner first or buying one off another player’s jersey first.

 

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