NHL Alternate Jerseys: Top 10 for 2016-17 Season

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NHL Alternate Jerseys: Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle (14) and forward Connor McDavid (97) discuss a plan prior to a face-off against the Vancouver Canucks at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /

NHL Alternate Jerseys: Numerous Teams Have a Third Uniform, But Which Ones Rank in the Top 10 for 2016-17? We’ve Got a Countdown For You, With a Little Help From the Puck Prose Team in Determining the List.

The alternate jersey is probably the most exciting of all NHL jerseys. The third option is almost like a treat for the team and the fans.Third jerseys have brought a fun, and occasionally novelty, aspect to NHL uniforms.

The NHL officially began the Third Sweater Program in the 1995-96 season and since many teams have indulged in the new tradition of an alternate jersey. While many teams have yet to embrace the newer tradition there are currently 18 of 30 teams that have an alternate.

The alternate jersey has been a way for teams to show creativity with their sweaters through throwbacks and innovative designs. Alternate jerseys are like experimental projects for teams to test branding and fun memorabilia for fans to collect.

Some third jersey designs have failed and some have become fan-favorites. We’ve ranked the top ten alternate jerseys for the 2016-17 season.

Now, let’s move on to the countdown!

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