Jets unveil new alternate jersey
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The Winnipeg Jets have unveiled a new alternate jersey which honours the rich history of the Royal Canadian Air Force in the community.
The specialty “the Forty-Eight” sweater, shown for the first time at Saturday’s “Fan Fest” event at the Hockey For All Centre, pays homage to the 1948 jerseys worn by the gold-medal winning RCAF Flyers. It features red and blue striping and the Jets logo in place of the classic RCAF roundel.
Winnipeg will sport the uniforms on three occasions this season: Monday Dec. 4 vs. Carolina (the kickoff for the RCAF’s centennial celebrations), Saturday Jan. 27 vs. Toronto and Monday Apr. 1 vs. Los Angeles (which marks the 100th-anniversary of the RCAF).
Their Heritage Blue jerseys remain the official alternates for the team and will be worn for 11 games this season, with specific dates to be determined.
