Major new partnership officially announced for the NHL
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A well-known and popular headwear brand is partnering with the NHL next season.
On Tuesday, the NHL announced that New Era will be the new manufacturer of official headwear for all 32 teams starting in the 2024-25 season.
New Era Cap announces new partnership with the NHL. Multiyear agreement begins in the 2024-25 @NHL season with @NewEraCap
producing caps and apparel for all 32 NHL teams.
In recent years, Fanatics was responsible for making hats for all NHL teams. They faced a lot of criticism over the quality of their products, which surprised many fans when they heard Fanatics would be taking over from Adidas to design NHL jerseys next year.
The entire NHL fanbase coming together to unilaterally agree the NHL's jersey deal with Fanatics is terrible because they make a horrendous product
Here are some examples of poorly made hats by Fanatics from the last few seasons. With New Era taking over, the quality should greatly improve. Fans hope that Fanatics doesn't ruin the jerseys when they start making those next year.
Previously on PuckReporter
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JUILLET 9 | 160 ANSWERS Major new partnership officially announced for the NHL Are you pleased that New Era will be taking over NHL hat production from Fanatics? |
Yes | 100 | 62.5 % |
No | 60 | 37.5 % |
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