Hershey Bears Unveil Updated Uniforms for Upcoming Season
The Hershey Bears are set to make a statement this season with a fresh new look. The team recently revealed updated home and away jerseys for the upcoming 2024-25 season, scheduled to kick off on October 12. However, fans will have to wait until October 19 for the official debut of the new jerseys, as the Bears plan to sport special-edition back-to-back Calder Cup jerseys for their home opener.
According to a press release from the Bears, the new jerseys boast a streamlined design that stays true to the club’s iconic Chocolate and White color scheme while incorporating cream accents. The team described the jerseys as a blend of classic and contemporary styles, featuring a simplified template that prominently showcases the club’s primary logo as the crest.
In a move towards a sleeker and more refined aesthetic, elements such as vertical piping and underarm gussets from the previous jerseys have been removed. This design evolution aims to align with the rich history of the AHL’s most historic franchise, the Hershey Bears. Bryan Helmer, the team’s Vice President of Hockey Operations, expressed excitement about the refreshed look, emphasizing the celebration of the team’s past achievements while looking ahead to a promising future on the ice.
The left shoulder of the jersey will continue to display the club’s alternate paw print logo, a fixture on the team’s jerseys since 2012. On the right shoulder, fans will notice the logo of the Bears’ NHL affiliate, the Washington Capitals, proudly featured. The Bears and Capitals have enjoyed a longstanding partnership, marked by success on the ice. Since joining forces in the 2005-06 season, the Bears have clinched the Calder Cup five times, including recent victories in 2023 and 2024, making them the most successful NHL-AHL pairing in terms of Calder Cup wins during this period.
Notably, the Bears had previously worn the Capitals logo as a shoulder patch during their back-to-back Calder Cup triumphs in 2009 and 2010. Fans eager to sport the new jerseys can find authentic versions available for purchase online, with replica jerseys set to be released soon for purchase online or at the Hershey Bears Team Store at GIANT Center.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Hershey Bears’ new look through their official website and social media channels as the season approaches.