What we heard from the Bears on injuries, Weatherspoon on her Sky firing and Cubs on roster needs
Sports Thursday, November 21, 2024 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The Blackhawks and Blues will don throwback-inspired uniforms when they take the ice at Wrigley Field for the Winter Classic on Dec. 31. Fanatics, the NHL’s official
outfitter, revealed the designs for the 16th Classic and 42nd regular-season outdoor game, one of two outdoor games scheduled this season. Jerseys for each team feature touches that pay homage to
their cities. For the Hawks, it’s a front crest that includes stars from the city’s flag and pinstripes that bring to mind Chicago’s baseball teams. Vintage elements include lace-neck collars and cream-colored accents. For the Blues, it’s a fleur-de-lis on the inside back neck and hem loop labels. The front of the uniform also features a “St. Louis” wordmark — the first time in team history a “Blue Note” isn’t on the chest, though a new, vintage-style “Blue Note” is on the shoulder. See the photos here. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our alerts and newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Bluesky.
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