Rumors of a New NHL City Connect-Style Uniform Program for the 2026-27 Season
A Reddit post has sparked excitement among hockey jersey enthusiasts, revealing potential plans for a new league-wide City Connect-style jersey program for the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2026-27 season. The post, shared by user PollutionSoggy9411 on January 2, 2024, suggests an upcoming alternate jersey program based on recent inventory listings.
The source claims to be an employee at a US hockey retailer using a throwaway account to share unverified information. They caution readers to take the details with a pinch of salt, but encourage speculation. The program is rumored to be called the NHL 'HTR' Jersey program, with some speculating it stands for 'Hometown Remix'. A trademark search confirms Fanatics, the NHL's current jersey supplier, has filed for the trademark 'Hometown Remix'.
While specific team designs remain unknown, the post outlines the primary colors for each team's HTR jersey. The colors raise intriguing questions: Will Anaheim's green jersey pay homage to their 1990s look? Is Chicago's green jersey a nod to the city's St. Patrick's Day tradition? How will Florida's pink jersey fit into their identity? Will Pittsburgh's jersey be a throwback to their double-blue era? Will the Utah Mammoth's light blue jersey become prominent? And why are teams like Edmonton, St. Louis, Minnesota, and the Rangers wearing black?
This report follows a similar leak from Edmonton Oilers insider Tom Gazzola on the OilStream Podcast, hinting at a league-wide theme for next year, reminiscent of the successful Reverse Retro program. The NHL's previous league-wide uniform programs, such as the City Connect series in baseball, City Editions in the NBA, and ColorRush/Rivalries in the NFL, have been well-received.
The Reddit post invites fans to share their excitement or dread for specific HTR jerseys in the comments, sparking discussion and speculation among the community.
