For the first time in a decade, fans will have access to jerseys that are exact replicas of the ones worn by NHL players on the ice, which certainly is a positive in Fanatics' era

As many fans know, the NHL has partnered with Adidas for the past few seasons to produce its on-ice jerseys. However, like so many things in this ever-evolving world, the two agreed to part ways, paving the way for Fanatics to gain the NHL jersey contract.

For the first time since 2014, the league will release authentic sweaters of all 32 NHL teams to consumers, exclusively on Fanatics.com

The full selection of Fanatics NHL jerseys is available for purchase across several online and physical retail locations throughout the United States and Canada, including NHLShop.com, NHLShop.ca, Fanatics.

Fanatics and the NHL unveiled what they are calling their “elevated and enhanced retail portfolio of authentic and replica jerseys.” That means Fanatics will be selling NHL jerseys in four different categories: Authentic Pro,

The National Hockey League has made a very significant announcement when it comes to the sale of their jerseys, including a new price point that I fear will make the product inaccessible to some fans.

Cut, stitched and assembled in the same Canadian factory that has made NHL on-ice jerseys for nearly 50 years. The Authentic