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As part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Rogers Arena, the Vancouver Canucks announced on Thursday morning that they will wear the popular retro black skate jerseys on February 13th against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Ultimate #tbt - #Canucks retro black skate jersey returns during 20th anniv of @RogersArena. http://t.co/hf1nEKuEoF pic.twitter.com/xQHCtPSBB8
— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) August 13, 2015
For quite some time now, fans have been begging for the team to bring back these uniforms, quite possibly the most popular sweaters the Canucks have donned in franchise history.
The jerseys are just a small part of the year long celebration of Rogers Arena this season. The team announced that there would also be celebrations to honor players and iconic moments all throughout the year.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to start saving up my spare change in order to buy one of these bad boys with Bo Horvat's name on the back.
Bo Horvat in a 94 jersey = Amazing
— Wyatt Arndt (@TheStanchion) August 13, 2015
@VanCanucks @RogersArena I'M READY TO FREE THE SKATE!!! #Canucks pic.twitter.com/PArjes1Trh
— Dee ☕ (@forevercanuck) August 13, 2015
Linden made the skate jersey announcement solely to placata @TheStanchion. There can be no other explanation.
— Sir Canuckles (@SirCanuckles) August 13, 2015
I'm more excited about the return of the black skate jersey than is probably healthy. #Canucks #Freetheskate
— Alan Jackson (@AlanJackson76) August 13, 2015