Pass or Fail: Chicago Blackhawks 2017 Winter Classic jersey

The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2017 Winter Classic jersey, saying the outfit was an homage to the late 1950s and early 1960s teams.

Chicago’s game against the St. Louis Blues will be their third Winter Classic and fifth outdoor game overall. The contest will be played at Busch Stadium on Jan. 2. The Blues also released their jersey Wednesday.

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“The Blackhawks NHL Winter Classic uniform is inspired by the playing era of legends Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull,” the team said on their website. “The uniform stands as an homage to the legends of the past while preserving the classic aesthetic of the franchise by using details from uniforms of the late 1950s and early 1960s.”

Above is Trevor van Riemsdyk and Ryan Hartman modeling the jerseys. Here is a video of the jerseys being unveiled.

Coming up with a new Blackhawks outdoor game jersey that isn’t a repeat of a prior uniform probably isn’t easy. Below are some photos for comparison.

This is the look from the 2009 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field against the Detroit Red Wings.

The 2014 Stadium Series game at Solider Field against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The 2015 Winter Classic at Nationals Park against the Washington Capitals.

And the 2016 Stadium Series game at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

So what do you think?

PASS OR FAIL: Chicago 2017 Winter Classic jerseys. And how do you think they compare to other Chicago outdoor game jerseys?

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