Reebok is proud to proclaim the first appearance of original NHL All-Star jerseys for referees and linesmen for this year’s momentous NHL All-Star Game, which will be held in Montreal, on Jan. 25. The jerseys -- 18 percent lighter in weight than current officials’ uniforms -- are customized to fit the specific needs of officials, providing increased range of motion and better moisture management. In adding together to the foreword of new official’s jerseys, the jerseys that will be worn by the Eastern and Western meeting NHL All-Stars will include Reebok’s patent-pending Smooth fit act name and numbering technology.
The Montreal Canadians red, white and blue color scheme is in attendance in both the East and West uniforms and celebrates the organization’s 100th birthday. As well, the three stars etched on the players’ sleeves honor the three most-recent NHL All-Star games held in Montreal. “Aesthetically, the design of the 2009 NHL All-Star Eastern and Western Conference uniforms is a deliberate break from traditional hockey uniform patterning and symbolizes the revolutionary advances the sport has made in both technology and popularity.
“In excess of a year ago, the NHL and our on-ice officials began collaborating with Reebok to refresh and update the officials’ uniforms. The results are uniforms that slot in the latest in technology to offer a lighter, extra at ease fit.