Daily News | Flyers to debut Reverse Retro jerseys, bring back the Cooperalls on Tuesday
When Travis Sanheim arrived back in Philadelphia this summer, he was asked to model the team’s new “Sanheim has “no idea” why he was chosen to be the model, but he said it was cool to be the one to showcase the new jerseys. While he really liked the Reverse Retros, he knows not everyone was so enthusiastic about the sweaters. The new Flyers’ game jersey is white and black with orange accents, reminiscent of their jerseys during the Stanley Cup years.
Cooperalls had a nylon shell that looked like tracksuit pants. Inside, there was an elastic girdle that went from the top of the knees to the middle of the ribcage. There were pockets built in where pads could be inserted. When combined with Cooper Canada’s lightweight shoulder pads, gloves, and shin guards, Cooperalls weighed less than traditional hockey equipment, Cooper Canada claimed.
Forty-one years later, the Flyers are bringing the banned Cooperalls back ― but just for warmups ahead of eight select games. The Flyers will first break out the Reverse Retro jerseys and the Cooperalls on Tuesday for their game against the St. Louis Blues. The other dates are below:Friday, November 25 vs.
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