Minnesota Wild Third Jersey Leaked

Icethetics has leaked the Minnesota Wild's new alternate jersey. This is the first Minnesota Wild jersey I've actually liked. The red and green of their first three uniforms could only remind me of Christmas. And sure, the NHL season overlaps with the month of December, but nothing prevents me from getting over my Holiday Season Hangover more than seeing bright Santa colors in mid-April.

NHL Practice Jerseys

The NHL and MLB do something that I often wish other leagues would look into.  They both sell practice jerseys for all of their teams. Practice jerseys are often a bit more subtle than the regular jerseys of many squads.  If you don't mind the colors of your teams' primary jersey, then don't bother getting a practice jersey.     

If your squad happens to rock some atrocious color scheme, San Jose Sharks and Minnesota Wild - I'm looking at you, then the practice jerseys offer a nice alternative to looking like a Disney cartoon threw up on you at the game. 

Quick Tip: Once again, hockey arenas tend to run on the cool side - newer arenas have ice that is actually cooled from the bottom, but it pays to wear a gray hoodie underneath the jersey.  It makes the jersey look less baggy and keeps you warmer and more comfortable.  You can also get away with leaving your coat in the car on your walk to the arena. 

NHL Third Jerseys - Guest Reviewer!

My sister and I are native Minnesotans, which makes us qualified to comment on all things hockey.  I decided to ask her for some comments on these new third jerseys for a few select NHL teams.

Ottawa Senators - The new Senators logo has really grown on me. I have a beer cozy with the new logo that reminds me of Canada - and beer.

Well Dressed Sister - "Nice masculine colors.  Not so much for the ladies." 

Buffalo Sabers - I really like this old school look.  Buffalo has lucked out with this third jersey and the new Bills logo.  

Well Dressed Sister - "The logo is fantastic.  The horizontal lines aren't exactly slimming." 

Pittsburgh Penguins 

Well Dressed Sister - "Those are far more feminine colors.  Might not work so well for the men at the game.  Penguins are cute though." 

Well Dressed Sports Guy - Funny you should mention that, Sis.  Elizabeth Banks has a scene in Zack and Miri Make a Porno where she is wearing this sweater as a night shirt.  It is pretty friggin hot in case you were wondering.

Well Dressed Sister - "Whatever." 

Boston Bruins - I'm not a huge fan of the Bruins regular jerseys, so I like the third jersey.  That said, they are a bit too reminiscent of a bumble bee for my taste.

Well Dressed Sister - "I second that opinion.  The bee that is.  These jerseys must make the entire team look like a swarm of angry bees.  Which I suppose isn't necessarily a bad thing."

Thanks, Sis!  I'll let you know next time I need a third opinion.

Well Dressed Sister: "No problem.  Just to warn you I have stronger opinions about baseball uniforms."  

SI.com rates the new NHL third jerseys here.