Coyotes are the first team in the NHL to get rid of suits – SlovakNHL.sk

The Arizona Coyotes team found a way to make themselves visible. As the first team in NHL history, it will fully relax the dress code. ESPN television informs about it.

The NHL is the only major component in North America that has a strict dress code. According to the collective agreement, players must wear a jacket, tie and Tesla pants at all matches, while traveling to and from matches, unless otherwise specified by the head coach or general manager.

Alex Meruelo Jr., who is in charge of building the brand at Coyotes, was toying with the idea of ​​loosening these rules last season. From the 2021/22 season, the team’s players will have complete freedom to dress.

“Meruelo is very open to the idea of ​​going to a match and building a fan base. They are always open to try different things, whatever we can do to make us a little unique and different. ” said defender Jakob Chychrun.

“Being the first team without a dress code is amazing. The boys love it. I think it’s great to be able to show a little of your personality and your wardrobe instead of just wearing a suit. I enjoyed it and I’m glad we will continue to do so. “

Players were able to dress more freely during the bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton during the overtime of the 2019/20 season. Last season, however, they returned to tradition. However, according to Emily Kaplan, the NHL Players’ Association is pushing the league to release the dress code throughout the league.

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