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The Elusive Hue: Why Don’t Any NHL Teams Have Purple Jerseys?

In the colorful world of professional sports, where team jerseys are more than just garments, the absence of one particular hue has intrigued many hockey enthusiasts: purple.

While the NHL boasts a vibrant spectrum of jersey colors, from classic reds to bold blues, one might wonder why purple remains a rarity on the ice.

This blog post delves into the intriguing history and design choices behind the conspicuous question on ‘Why don’t any NHL teams have purple jerseys?’.

From the iconic purple-and-gold era of the Los Angeles Kings to occasional purple accents in alternate jerseys, there’s more to this color’s story than meets the eye.