NHL Winter Classic jerseys always mine the past for design inspiration. But for the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues -- who will meet on Dec. 31 at Wrigley Field for the 2025 Winter Classic -- their new sweaters make history for the franchises.
The Blackhawks are appearing in their NHL record seventh outdoor game. This is the second time they've played at Wrigley Field and the second time they've faced the Blues, having previously played them in the 2017 Winter Classic at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Chicago's outdoor game history presented a challenge to Dom Fillion, senior creative director for Fanatics, who wanted to offer a "new chapter" for fans rather than rehash an old design.