Skip to content
1 min left · finish 8:49 PM
Email
IDowners Grove Current
I
Downers Grove Current
Illini CurrentDowners Grove: Walkable downtown, family suburb
Good afternoon, Columbus
CommunityBusinessSchoolsGovernmentSportsReal EstateTechnologyDiningArtsHealthSaved

Advertisement · Why this ad?

  1. Home
  2. /Technology
  3. /Blackhawks unveil ‘Hometown Remix' jerseys and the reviews….aren't great
Technology

Blackhawks unveil ‘Hometown Remix' jerseys and the reviews….aren't great

Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL

Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.

More from Keisha →
Sports Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:44 AM · 1 min read
Text size
Typeface
Line spacing
Theme
Focus mode
Email
Blackhawks unveil ‘Hometown Remix' jerseys and the reviews….aren't great — Downers Grove Technology news

The Chicago Blackhawks are largely considered to have one of the NHL’s best logos, but their newest jerseys aren’t receiving the same praise. On Monday, the NHL officially unveiled their new “Hometown Remix” series jerseys for all 32 teams, and the Blackhawks’ entry uses the color green instead of their traditional red, along with a few other flourishes, including light brown gloves. In their press release and social media featurettes, the Blackhawks pointed out several elements of the jersey, including the embossed stars of the Chicago flag on the sleeve, the city’s motto stitched inside the hem of the jersey, and more. Still, with the team using their official logo, and the similarity to the color scheme of the Dallas Stars’ jerseys, NHL pundits are largely panning the look. In fact, both ESPN and The Athletic ranked the Blackhawks’ jersey as the worst of the 32 “Hometown Remix” editions. Here’s how ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski explained his ranking of the Blackhawks

Up nextWhen does 93.9 LITE FM start Christmas music? Their latest updateTechnology · 1 min read

More Technology stories

When does 93.9 LITE FM start Christmas music? Their latest update — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Technology

When does 93.9 LITE FM start Christmas music? Their latest update

By Mark Thompson

As Halloween ends, Mariah Carey, Queen of Christmas, officially declares ‘it's time' — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Technology

As Halloween ends, Mariah Carey, Queen of Christmas, officially declares ‘it's time'

By Nick Martinez

Off-and-on rain, warmer temps expected in Chicago area Sunday — NBC5 Chicago (WMAQ)
Technology

Off-and-on rain, warmer temps expected in Chicago area Sunday

By Mark Thompson

How to watch Illinois election coverage on FOX 32 — FOX 32 Chicago (WFLD)
Technology

How to watch Illinois election coverage on FOX 32

By Mark Thompson

Also covering Illinois

La GrangeWinnetkaWilmetteGlencoeHighland Park
I

Downers Grove Current

Part of the Illini Current Network

Downers Grove: Walkable downtown, family suburb. Hyper-local community news covering 40 Illinois cities.

Sections

CommunityBusinessSchoolsGovernmentSportsReal Estate

Latest Stories

Thieves wanted for $18K gold chain theft in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania | Video Police investigating double homicide outside bar in East Chicago, Indiana, over the weekendChicago City Council votes to use $75 million parking meter payment for pension debtHoliday grief support group to meet Nov. 5 in DeKalbBears Insider Podcast Episode 490: Chicago Bears face Seahawks in prime-time showdown

About

Illini Current publishes independent community news across Illinois. Local reporters. Non-partisan. Community-first.

RSS FeedNetwork Directory

© 2026 Illini Current — illinicurrent.com

PrivacyTerms

A product of Edina Automation LLC

You're offline — showing the last loaded page
HomeSearchSaved