Comments on: Capitals’ Winter Classic Gear in Action

By: Merry Christmas from Russian Machine Never Breaks

Merry Christmas from Russian Machine Never Breaks — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:48:11 +0000

[...] Capitals Winter Classic Gear in Action Chris Gordon, aka Caps Snaps, has some lovely photos of the WC duds at practice. Plus: playfighting! [...]

By: Andrew Gordon Talks About His First NHL Goal

Andrew Gordon Talks About His First NHL Goal — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:55:49 +0000

[...] biggest stage. “I try hard not to even think about it. Being here and breaking in all this fancy new gear is pretty exciting in itself,” he said. “I think it would be an amazing experience and I’m [...]

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:20:31 +0000

Gordo!!!!!!! Looking good in that caps jersey!!!! We miss you in hershey!!! So proud of you keep up the hard work!!!!!

By: Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:02:01 +0000

Neuvy definitely wins better Classic mask.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:45:58 +0000

@Ron, Peter – Bauer, CCM, Reebok, Easton and Warrior all make pants for the games with their logos on them.

See the bottom left of this picture of Ovi:
http://www.capssnaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Capitals-vs.-Lightning-4-of-326.jpg

By: Dru

Dru — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:44:45 +0000

Ron,

just like their gloves and helmets they normally wear are usually let up to the player. They probably wont have any matching brand pants or gloves for this. Color wise they’ll match but not by manufacturer.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:43:48 +0000

I think it is fairly common for different players to wear different company’s gear. These are not practice pants and helmets, these are what they are wearing for the winter classic. The idea behind wearing them for practice is to have them broken in and comfortable for game time instead of putting on brand new equipment. If you look a little closer it’s not just pants but also sticks, gloves and helmets. Some players have preferences as to what gear they like based on what they have always worn and some may have deal with these companys to wear their stuff on the ice. I have noticed this before with some other teams and players. Check out that picture of Steckel, everything he is wearing is made by easton

By: Peter Hassett

Peter Hassett — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:02:02 +0000

Ron, I think that’s might be a side effect of the pants being practice gear.

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:47:48 +0000

Curious as to why some of the pants are Reebok, CCM and Easton…is that like that on the regular gear and i just don’t pay attention to it???

Or did the manufacturers want their stuff on their guys in this game?

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:22:32 +0000

you guys get such great pictures! KEEP IT UP