Paying homage to the Blackhawks' 1933-34 uniform, the season they won their first Stanley Cup championship, the black and white uniform features heritage materials and striping. Highlighting the throwback look, the Blackhawks crest features a combination of felt letters and chain stitching. To complete the theme, the player names and numbers feature single-layer felt materials.
"Steeped in rich tradition, the Blackhawks sweater is one of the most iconic jerseys in all of professional sports, and I'm proud to say I wore that jersey on two different occasions playing for my hometown team," said "NHL on NBC" analyst Eddie Olczyk, who played for the Blackhawks from 1984-87 and 1998-2000. "The 2019 Chicago Blackhawks Winter Classic jersey carries on that great legacy, while utilizing cutting-edge technology and materials that are anything but traditional."
The Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band played prior to the ceremony, and simulated snow fell as the uniform, worn by Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, was unveiled on the video board.
Additional design details include the years the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup (1934, 1938, 1961, 2010, 2013, 2015) emblazoned onto the interior neckline, paired with the classic hash marks of Notre Dame Stadium as a nod to the end zone pattern.
