In celebration of their 100th season, the Red Wings have unveiled their official Centennial uniform that pays homage to their storied past -- including their separate iterations as the Detroit Cougars and the Detroit Falcons before they became the Red Wings in 1932.
The Red Wings will debut their new jersey, which they will wear with matte red helmets, for the home opener against the Canadiens on Oct. 9 and wear it for more than a dozen home games throughout the upcoming season.
Details of the jersey are below. You can pre-order yours today exclusively at ShopHockeytown.com, while supplies last.
Detroit Cougars Tribute: The original 1926–27 Detroit Cougars jersey prominently featured an Olde English “D.” This classic logo has been redrawn and reintroduced as a secondary mark for Red Wings Centennial, appearing on the front leg of the solid-red pants, the jock tag at the bottom front of the jersey and the hem loop on the back. The jersey’s number font is inspired by the Cougars’ “Barber Pole” uniforms, worn in 1927-28.
Detroit Falcons Tribute: The striping along the hem, sleeves and socks draws from Detroit Falcons uniforms from 1930-1932. Both the font and striping use a vintage off-white tone to reflect the heritage aesthetic.
Leather-like Features: Patches on the jersey are designed to match the leather-brown hue of the Centennial uniform gloves, a nod to the traditional leather used in gloves and goalie pads. Featured patches include: A diamond-shaped faux leather captain patch, honoring those worn in the 1950s. A faux leather jock tag inscribed with “Established 1926 DETROIT MI." A faux leather hem loop on the back of the jersey.
Stitching: The first chain-stitched Winged Wheel, introduced in 1932 and used through 1948, is acknowledged in the Centennial jersey’s craftsmanship.
Lace-Up Collar: Returning as a fan-favorite homage to early hockey sweaters, the lace-up collar is featured on the Centennial design.
Additional Accents: The Red Wings Centennial logo patch is on the left shoulder, and a reimagined “Hockeytown” mark is inside the collar. The inside hem of the jersey displays Detroit’s 11 Stanley Cup-winning years, flanked by silhouettes of the original trophy on the left and the modern Stanley Cup on the right. The Priority sponsor patch will be seamlessly integrated into the design and be placed on the right shoulder of the jersey.