It’s pretty sweet.
The Bruins unveiled their Centennial Game jersey this morning, a special edition sweater to be worn in the December 1 Centennial Game against Montreal.
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As you can see above, the jersey has strong 1980s vibes, particularly the spoked-B crest.
The jersey also features an updated version of the Centennial Crest on the right chest:
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Additional details from the team:
“The jersey design draws inspiration from the 1980s, a pivotal era in Bruins history that embodies the team’s core values. The uniform kit features dipped gold sleeves and socks with a modern take on traditional striping, paying tribute to Bruins alumni who previously repped the Spoked-B.”
“Additional details inside the jersey include a special design on the collar and on the bottom hemline. The collar displays the score of the club’s first-ever game played at Boston Arena on Dec. 1, 1924 – Boston Bruins 2, Montreal Maroons 1. Embedded in the bottom hem are the team’s core values – tradition, grit, passion and heart – which the club will carry with them into the future.”
“The jersey features the name of the Boston Bruins’ official jersey patch sponsor, Rapid7, in a new location on the shoulder.”
Can you buy one of these new jerseys?
You sure can!
The team is selling 1,924 authentic versions of the jersey, which are available for pre-order.
They appear to be limited in terms of name/number, and they’ll also set you back a cool $600.
Early next month, they’ll also start selling Fanatics replica versions of the jerseys, which should cost slightly less but I’d imagine will still be pretty pricey.
The differences between the two styles:
As far as I can tell, these jerseys are only slated to be worn for that December 1 game against Montreal.
However, there are rumors of the Bruins returning to a similar look full time in the near future, so it wouldn’t be a shock to see this one stick around, maybe in a slightly different format.
Thoughts on the special look?