Earlier today, Adidas announced that they are planning to reveal a new Blackhawks uniform on Monday. This uniform will be a part of the new Digital 6 series. Here is the promo video that Adidas tweeted around 11 AM this morning.
Iconic. Bolder than ever.#NHL19 #Digital6 ➡️ 11.5.2018 @EASPORTSNHL @NHLBlackhawks pic.twitter.com/Geb3ENtdBl
— adidas Hockey (@adidashockey) November 3, 2018
When I took a closer look at the new uniform teaser video, I noticed something that was pretty interesting. It looks like the new uniform will feature a black sweater with feather colors on the sleeves.
Looks like a black sweater with feather colors on the sleeves 👀 #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/UybrVEMm2r
— ✶ ✶Tony Gianares✶ ✶ (@Certified_TonyG) November 3, 2018
Upon further review, it looks like the feather stripes will also be featured on the socks as well.
Where Will The New Uniform Be Available?
As of right now, it looks like this new black alternate uniform will only be available in the EA Sports video game, NHL 19. The Blackhawks’ Twitter account confirmed this when they responded to my tweet earlier today.
this is not a real #Blackhawks jersey, this is ONLY available on @EASPORTSNHL #NHL19
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) November 3, 2018
Although this black alternate uniform will only be used in NHL 19, it is still pretty cool. As a long-time NHL video game fan and a fan of the Blackhawks, I am definitely feeling the nostalgia effect here.
Previous Blackhawks’ Black Alternate Uniforms
The Blackhawks have had some really cool black alternates throughout their history. They have all been fan favorites for the most part. An alternate hasn’t been used since 2011 when the team used the 2009 Winter Classic uniform as their alternate.
Before using the 2009 Winter Classic uniform, the Blackhawks previously wore another black sweater with red and white stripes from 1996-2008.
The Blackhawks also wore a black uniform in the 2014 Stadium Series, which was basically the exact same as the black alternate that was worn from 1996-2008 with some minor changes.
When Is The Alternate Uniform Being Revealed?
The Blackhawks’ new black alternate uniform for NHL 19 will be revealed on Monday, November 5th. There has been no exact time announced yet, so stay tuned! Who knows, maybe they will end up deciding to use these in real life too?
In the meantime, the Blackhawks will take on the Calgary Flames tonight in Calgary at 9 PM central time. Let’s hope they can pull off a W tonight, because they are on a 4-game losing streak and currently in 5th place in the Central division.
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