As was the case with the other 31 teams in the NHL today, the Philadelphia Flyers have unveiled their Reverse Retro jerseys for this season.
Vintage Flyers History Remixed.
Introducing our @adidas Reverse Retro 2022 #reverseretro Available 11.15.#FueledByPhilly x @adidashockey: https://t.co/b4qWJ6Hv8P pic.twitter.com/BEX3yQy4C3
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) October 20, 2022
The jersey pays homage to the Flyers’ “Broad Street Bullies” Stanley Cup-winning teams of 1974 and 1975.
According to the Flyers’ official news release, “The iconic Flyers crest will showcase dimensional embroidery treatment raising the outline around the front crest featuring a thin black outline surrounding the crest to match the original worn only in 1974. The jersey is remixed in an almost all white and black color palette, while slight accents of burnt orange pay homage to teams from the 1990’s. The current NHL Shield logo is also remixed in vintage orange and black colors.”
This is a much different look than 2021’s Reverse Retro uniforms, as the Flyers previously went with a burnt orange and black look on their 1982-2007 jersey design.
(Left: Robert Hägg in 2021 by Heather Barry Images, LLC) (Right: Travis Sanheim in 2022 by Philadelphia Flyers/Adidas Hockey)
To add on to the nostalgia, the Flyers are also bringing back the infamous Cooperall pants for warmups in each game that they’ll wear the Reverse Retro jerseys.
Orange & Black & Cooperalls.
The early 80’s long hockey pants will be worn during warmups each time we wear our new #ReverseRetro @adidashockey jersey. A brief history of the look that lasted only two seasons: https://t.co/rsV9qzlsfF pic.twitter.com/9B2l401SR4
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) October 20, 2022
The Flyers wore the pants for two seasons from 1981 to 1983, but ditched them afterwards when the NHL banned them over safety concerns. The only other team to sport Cooperalls at the time was the Hartford Whalers.
Philadelphia will wear their Reverse Retro jerseys and sport the Cooperalls during warmups eight times this season, starting on November 8th against the St. Louis Blues. Jerseys are already available for preorder through the Wells Fargo Center’s shop website, and they will be fully released for purchase on November 15th.
FLYERS REVERSE RETRO GAME SCHEDULE
Saturday, November 8th vs. St Louis Blues
Wednesday, November 23rd vs. Washington Capitals
Friday, November 25 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday, December 1st vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Thursday, December 15th at New Jersey Devils
Thursday, January 5th vs. Arizona Coyotes
Saturday, January 14th at Washington Capitals
Thursday, January 19th vs. Chicago Blackhawks
