ESPN: Blackhawks, Blues make history with 2025 Winter Classic jerseys

NHL Winter Classic jerseys always mine the past for design inspiration. But for the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues -- who will meet on Dec. 31 at Wrigley Field for the 2025 Winter Classic -- their new sweaters make history for the franchises.

The Blackhawks are appearing in their NHL record seventh outdoor game. This is the second time they've played at Wrigley Field and the second time they've faced the Blues, having previously played them in the 2017 Winter Classic at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

Chicago's outdoor game history presented a challenge to Dom Fillion, senior creative director for Fanatics, who wanted to offer a "new chapter" for fans rather than rehash an old design. This Winter Classic jersey marks the first time the Blackhawks will have red as their primary color for an NHL outdoor game jersey. Previously, Chicago wore white or black sweaters for its outdoor games. The jersey features a classic lace-neck collar and "vintage cream" as the secondary color…