About BRAYCE®

The history of the hockey jersey

Today, a hockey jersey is typically made of tough synthetic materials like polyester. In accordance with the NHL team’s colors, a hockey jersey is usually emblazoned with the team’s logo on the front, the player’s last name on the upper back, and a designated number below, from 0 to 99.

But a jersey is much more important over the years. The jersey has developed from a pure distinguishing feature of a team to a fashion item. For example, the cultural impact of the hockey jersey is large. By wearing a hockey jersey you underline: I love hockey! The number that belongs to your hockey jersey expresses: My heart beats for this one special player or I am a hockey player, who’s in love with his own number.

Popular sportsmen, who have convinced by their extraordinary achievements, remain also after the career end – at least “symbolic” – their team. The trend that the jersey numbers of the sportsmen, who could book extraordinary successes with their achievements, are closed, originates from the US. For the first time the number 3 of hockey legend Lionel Hitchman, who ended his career with the Boston Bruins in 1934, was banned. A ceremony is held as part of blocked number. The jersey with this number is hung above the pitch and the athlete is celebrated frenetically at the end of his career.

We at BRAYCE® honor The Great One

Also in the NHL there is a jersey number blocked for all teams. The 99 of the legendary Wayne Gretzky, probably the best hockey player of all time, was blocked. He wore that number on his back and celebrated countless successes in his hockey jersey and collected numerous titles.

With your handmade jersey bracelet, you have the chance to honor The Great One Wayne Gretzky #99 or any other sports hero. Just order your hockey jersey braclet with your favorite number in three steps: Choose the style and the lenght of your wristband and refine your bracelet with the number you love. Show your love for the Game with BRAYCE® and make Gameday everey day.