30 best NHL jerseys of all-time

7. Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks created a design similar to this back in 1955 and since then, it’s stuck. Although there have been evolutions in the Native American head emblem over the last sixty years, the overall design has stayed extremely consistent.

Probably because its a look that is representative of a team that’s the closest thing to a dynasty modern hockey has seen. Probably because it’s been one of the most popular jerseys still. Probably because changing it is too big of a risk to take.

The Native American head is detailed and features four distinct feathers of red, green, yellow and orange. It also has face paint on the man’s cheek and chin. Their jersey is, rather obviously, scrutinized for its cultural significance. While that isn’t something to argue plainly or take lightly, the franchise was named after a division of the military, that its founder was a part of, called the Blackhawks.

That division was, however, named after a Native American leader. The logo itself was designed by the founder’s wife and has since been updated a few times.

Although it’d be nice to see a revamped Chicago jersey hit the ice in the upcoming years, this design has been around for so long because it is rather timeless.