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How Do Hockey Jerseys Fit?

If you’re shopping for hockey jerseys for the first time, you may be totally confused about how hockey jerseys fit and what size you should get.

The truth is that there is no simple one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but there are some factors you should consider before hitting the checkout.

Of course, the first thing you should do is measure yourself. Run a tape measure around the fullest part of your chest for the total chest circumference, then match these numbers to the charts below.

But keep in mind that this won’t answer all of your sizing questions right away.

You’ll also need to factor in some considerations which we’ve listed below.

These factors will help you decide if you should size up or size down. 

Jersey Measurements

Should Hockey Jerseys Be Baggy?

Most fans prefer their hockey jerseys a little baggy, as this allows them to layer a hoodie or sweater underneath their jersey.

Hockey jerseys are generally baggy, so if you plan on wearing other layers under your jersey, I’d recommend you select your usual size (i.e., if you’re a medium, buy a medium hockey jersey.)

However, hockey jerseys don’t have to be baggy. If you want to wear your jersey as a main layer, you’ll want to size down so that it fits you better and more fashionably.

What Hockey Jersey Size Should You Get?

Factor #1 How Do You Plan On Wearing Your Hockey Jersey?

NHL jerseys run big. Most often, they’ll fit approximately 1 to 2 sizes larger than your regular clothing.

This is because hockey jerseys are meant to be worn over the heavy and bulky padding that NHL players wear – shoulder pads, chest pads, elbow pads, etc.

What this means is that you’ll have to consider how you want to wear your jersey.

Hockey jerseys fit like jackets, so if you want to wear bulky equipment underneath, I recommend going one size up to make room for everything underneath.

If you’re only planning on wearing sweaters or hoodies underneath your hockey jersey, you might prefer the look of a true to size jersey – that is, the size that you normally wear.

Since NHL jerseys are baggy by default, a true to size fit will look good with any layers underneath.

Now, if you’re just planning on wearing the hockey jersey without anything underneath or just with a T-Shirt, you’ll probably want to look at sizing down, as this will fit you better, particularly around the arms and chest.

Factor #2 What Is Your Budget For Hockey Jerseys?

There are two kinds of hockey jerseys for sale.

First are the Adidas Authentic jerseys, which retail anywhere around $180 to $249 on the NHL Shop.

Then there’s the Fanatics Breakaway jerseys, which are priced at $120.

The Adidas Authentic jerseys are as close to that the players wear on the ice, with all of the premium decal finishes you’ll see when watching Hockey Night in Canada.

These have that looser, baggier look to them with plenty of length at the bottom, so if you prefer a tighter fit, you’ll need to size down at least one size.

The Fanatics Breakaway editions are hockey jerseys without the premium finishes, but they still look great and retail at a more affordable price point in comparison to the Adidas ones.

They fit a tad smaller than the Adidas jersey, so you may need to adjust your sizing depending on where you fit.

As well, Fanatics jerseys use a standard small-medium-sizing system, whereas Adidas hockey jerseys use a numerical sizing system. This makes the Adidas jerseys slightly more accurate in terms of sizing. 

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