The Chicago Blackhawks have the greatest uniform in NHL history as voted on by nearly 6 million votes casted on NHL.com. Votes were tallied from No. 28 through Dec. 31 in online balloting.
The Blackhawks jersey took the top spot over the Hartford Whalers (1979-92), Anaheim Mighty Ducks (1993-2006), Quebec Nordiques (1979-95) and Minnesota North Stars (1978-81).
According to NHL.com’s Dave Stubbs this is how Chicago’s jersey came about:
“The legendary Blackhawks jersey was designed for the 1956-57 season by Dorothy Ivan, wife of then-team vice president and general manager Tommy Ivan.