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Based on its track record, Shop NHL knows what women want about as well as the first guy eliminated on "Beauty and the Geek." Remembering the $325 purse made from two recycled aluminum license plates and hundreds of Swarovski crystals?

Remember that ruthless critique of Alyssa Milano's fashion line for the NHL, including a sexy frock with a team name "written so small across the center of your breasts that he won't be able to read it until he's gotten inappropriately close?"

Well, the new Shop NHL catalogues hit many mailboxes yesterday, and it appears the League is trying to move women's couture beyond those awful pink jerseys. As you can see, we have "Rbk Women's Silver Ice Jerseys" available in white or black, and "Rbk HerShield Jerseys" that are grey, pastel and can be customized. Oh, and they also have "sugar glitter" that decorates the jersey.

("HerShield?" Hockey jersey or female contraceptive? You make the call!)

The Neanderthals here at Puck Daddy felt these sweaters are rather attractive. Nothing beats a female puckhead rocking a real jersey, but if you're going down the road of "fashion jerseys" then these certainly beat the ones that appeared to be extracting from Paris Hilton's cerebral cortex.

But we're men. Manly men. Wrap Around Curl is a snarky woman and a huge hockey fan. And she's rather underwhelmed by the NHL's new female gear:

The NHL is still full of fail when it comes to producing merch for the ladies. Will you look at this nonsense? That is the most emo jersey of my life. GREY?! For serious?! Ugh, that is the most pathetic attempt for team colors. So us ladies stamp our foot down and proclaim "death to the pink jersey" and you decide that baby blue is a suitable alternative?

For blog, this jersey is making me want to slash my wrists while I listen to some Dashboard wearing beat up Converse shirts from the baby Gap. Hey NHL, you're bad ideas are everywhere and they are screaming bat[poop] insanity, and you don't care. Oh look, still in pink. Check out the jerseys at the top, THEY HAVE GLITTER. Because the menfolk know that ladies love sparkly [poop]. Yeah that's right, I want an effing four carat ring. I want a Sidekick III like Paris Hilton that is pink and purple and looks like the Swarvoski Crystal Fairy vomited on it. And I want scented body shimmer so I can shine like a Vegas hooker. Because I am a lady and that is how I show support for my team.

Uh ... wow. We totally feel like the guy whose wife calls an outfit at the mall "totally slutty" right after we said, "I don't know, honey, I think it looks kind of sharp."

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  1. abmjimmy
    1. Posted by abmjimmy Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:44 pm EDT

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    I really love a beautiful woman with just a hockey jersey on..... priceless
  2. Jenn
    2. Posted by Jenn Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:32 pm EDT

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    I agree with her, those are AWFUL.
  3. Blackcapricorn
    3. Posted by Blackcapricorn Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    I would definitely Kipper her soff but I have to agree, those things look ugly.
  4. # huit
    4. Posted by # huit Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    why they can't make jerseys with real colors, or are flames wearing pink jerseys this season?
    nhl should hire someone from project runway...
  5. Ch M
    5. Posted by Ch M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    Yeah, in order to root for your team you have to be wearing the team colors, not pink or baby blue. NHL needs to incorporate the team colors into the women's gear not just rubber stamp it into grey/blue/pink. Put some effort into the design and the sales will follow.
  6. Tuo
    6. Posted by Tuo Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:27 pm EDT

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    Thumbing through the catalog the other day, I did notice they are at least selling women's jerseys that look like the actual thing.
    The disgusting part about all of this isn't so much that the league is trying to sell these 'pop princess' jerseys, its that people are actually buying them.
  7. Ch M
    7. Posted by Ch M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    Actually when you think about it, when we threw around "ways to change the league" a lot of people said that no jerseys other than the teams playing should be worn. Apply that same concept here and you don't want to see an off-colored grey/blue/pink jersey sitting in the stands amongst the regular team colors.
  8. Hockey Mom in VA
    8. Posted by Hockey Mom in VA Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:57 pm EDT

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    These are still ridiculous! They JUST started offering women's jerseys with embroidered numbers rather than cheap iron-ons. When is the good ole boy's club at NHL HQ going to figure out that women make up one of the fastest growing segments of their fan base and we deserve quality merchandise too...I've done many rants on this subject: http://hockeymomva.blogspot.com/
    Thanks Puck Daddy for bringing it to the forefront again!
  9. Gina D.
    9. Posted by Gina D. Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:09 pm EDT

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    SIGH! I am disappointed in Shop NHL. They need women that love hockey in their marketing department. because they wouldn't attempt to market that crap. I bought the smallest, authentic Washington Capitals Mike Green jersey available, which I LOVE! Just wish their was another size down from the men's 46. I also want the mens' player t-shirts in women's sizes/fits. Why does NHL think women don't want to rock an Ovechkin player tee? Guess NHL has a LONG way to go in understanding their female fan base.
  10. Amanda T
    10. Posted by Amanda T Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    Ugh, those are truly disappointing examples of some man's idea of what women want. I am a walking advertisement for the Sabres, and I would appreciate gear that fits me better, but there's no way in hell I would ever sport one of these monstrosities. I agree with one of the earlier posters - get some female hockey fans into the design department, do some focus groups - anything would help at this point. I'm insulted for the sake of all female hockey fans.
  11. blueeyes_greeneyes
    11. Posted by blueeyes_greeneyes Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    I agree Gina....my small sized CCM Datsyuk jersey is still huge on me. The team colors women-cut jerseys would be great, if only they used the real embroidery and patches that the men's jerseys do, rather than silk screen
  12. blueeyes_greeneyes
    12. Posted by blueeyes_greeneyes Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    i agree gina....my small sized ccm datsyuk jersey is still huge on me. the team colors women-cut jerseys would be great, if only they used the real embroidery and patches that the men's jerseys do, rather than silk screen
  13. James M
    13. Posted by James M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:35 pm EDT

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    How close is inappropriately close? Just trying to set the parameters, for future use. Oh, one more thing, how long before the gaze becomes awkward?
  14. carl_vs_mastershake
    14. Posted by carl_vs_mastershake Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    Ladies my wife does this. Buys an uncrested jersey for $18 then goes looking for a crest. The crest is hard to come by some tee shirts shops can get you it. A couple can be found on ebay faround $10. Then put the crest on youself or have a tee shirtshop do it. It seems girls like to have the crest positioned a few inches different due to the slop of their chest. Remeber always buy the crest 1st because it's the hardest part.
    Also my friend (who loves attention) cuts straight down from the neck in her (I'm guessing a boys med) jersey 6 inches so the top of her boobs expand out. Well she does look nice I could never cut a jersey I like, but I guess ladies are different.
  15. carl_vs_mastershake
    15. Posted by carl_vs_mastershake Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    I gave up on NHL.com years ago. Everything is 30% more than it should be.
    Pink Jerseys are awful but I did buy one for my old college roomate who is a Devils fan. The look on his lis face was worth the $100.
  16. loilfan
    16. Posted by loilfan Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:55 pm EDT

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    Perhaps if they put Iginla or Kipper on the back of those Flames jerseys, they would fly off the shelves.
    Someone in the NHL marketing department is reading these comments and scratching off Irons, Oven Mitts and Brooms for new Sales ideas. jk
    I agree #1. Just make the same jerseys they do now but make them in Women's sizes. Simple.
  17. Wyshynski
    17. Posted by Wyshynski Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:21 pm EDT

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    Some very smart, insightful comments here.
    Almost makes me wish I didn't just write, "Yeah, I'd cory her sarich." D'oh!
  18. Hans Gruber
    18. Posted by Hans Gruber Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    How do you hit on a woman at a Hurricanes game? Use the line, "Hey nice tooth."
  19. A Yahoo! User
    19. Posted by A Yahoo! User Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:19 pm EDT

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    I love the regular jerseys but of course they are not made to fit a woman. Even the small size is too big unless of course you are one of those 200 lb. female Ranger fans that come to the St Pete Times Forum wearing their Lundqvist jerseys hoping he will notice them. And they should make a jersey for Marty St Louis that fits. He is always pulling up his sleeves during the game. Poor little guy!
  20. loser domi
    20. Posted by loser domi Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:40 pm EDT

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    I kinda like that particular cut--you know, it isn't tent like, which is nice. It sorta looks like a REAL jersey, which is also nice. Stuff for teams that isn't in team colours bothers me just as a general rule. So yeah still bleeech.
    And the license plates purse is kinda cool,. just not $325 cool, if you know what I mean.
  21. Jeff
    21. Posted by Jeff Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    Sounds more like a "feminine hygiene" product: RBK HerShield maxi-pads--with Red-Wings!
    I thought the RBK jerseys were made for a man, but tapered for a woman?
    When it comes to the uniforms and fan gear, RBK has done everything wrong. Come to think of it, Bettman's done everything wrong . . .
    That's all the jokes I've got. Man, I can't wait until the ####ing games start so we can stop talking about Sarah Palin and pink jerseys.
  22. Q
    22. Posted by Q Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    @carl_vs_mastershake: Pink "burn" jersey - Brilliant!
    @ Wysh: My wife and I looked through the catalog last night, thinking what you and Wrap around curl wrote. Really. Who would buy this?
  23. Wrap Around Curl
    23. Posted by Wrap Around Curl Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:49 pm EDT

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    Thanks Wysh! And thanks commenters.
    Good point on the HerShield. Does it protect me from having a beer spilled on me?
  24. WingeyDo
    24. Posted by WingeyDo Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:56 pm EDT

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    I think all womens jerseys should be round in shape... like a PUCK
  25. Sher
    25. Posted by Sher Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:47 pm EDT

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    And this is why I will still be wearing my cheap a** replica Detroit Red Wings jersey made by Starter that I got at the Hartford Civic Center back in the game Osgood scored in... yes folks...I was there... I mean yes, I did get some T shirts recently (the black stanley cup champs t, the wings t with the crystals, but it's still red and has the logo in red and white, and one of the antiqua tanks... ) but i'd never wear anything in pink or grey or baby blue

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