Playoff Heat: A Look at the Top 5 Most Iconic NHL WAG Jackets this Postseason

San Jose, CA. — The NHL Playoffs are always the best time of year. It’s perfect for everyone. For people who are into hockey, who want to see fights, and most importantly, people who are into fashion. The significant others of hockey players get WAG jackets to represent them in the playoffs. The creativity of different leather and patches is what makes people look forward to these releases every year. Let’s talk about the jackets that were out of this world. 

Winnipeg Jets

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The Winnipeg Jets had two different designs for Rounds 1 and 2 that were in my top 5. They did a great job of encapsulating this year's trend, such as the clean girl aesthetic, with the simple colors. Lauren Kyle McDavid created this year's Jets jacket, including other teams. We start with a beige leather jacket with fur around the neckline. Right on the back, there’s a red dash with the player’s last name, including the Jets alternate logo. On the front part, we see a different variety of the Jets logo for the 2024-25 season. There are patches with the player's number and the NHL logo. The best part of the jacket is the pocket. The pocket says, "Winnipeg Whiteout We Rise Together." It’s giving a classic look but still stands out. These jackets reminded me of Top Gun. I can see many people taking inspiration from these in the years to come.

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The Jets also debuted another jacket, but this one was a white look. Jets are written diagonally on the front part of the jacket. There is also an abbreviation for Winnipeg on the front (Wpg). The jacket also has a red stripe along the cuff links and sleeve. The sleeve includes the player's last name and their number on the other side. Moving to the back part of the jacket, we see the Winnipeg Jets logo. The last detail of the jacket is the Sports Club Atelier, the name of the brand that created the jackets, which is owned by Lauren Kyle McDavid.

Montreal Canadiens

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Moving on to the Montreal Canadiens. I like this look for the bold red leather jackets. On the backside, the significant other's name and number are placed with the Canadiens logo at the top. On the side of the jacket, they put the Maple Leaf, the NHL logo, and the Canadiens logo. The front of the jacket splits the words Montreal Canadiens. My favorite detail from the jacket is the Est. 1909 on the bottom. It’s a small detail that brings the jacket together. Overall, this jacket reminds me of the hype around the dark red and cherry vibe. While it looks simple, it’s the best jacket that incorporates red leather, and it’s timeless.

Edmonton Oilers

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The Edmonton Oilers easily had one of the top 3 jackets this season. Created by Kyle McDavid, she went with a whole different route. For the most part, all of the jackets consisted of black, red, white, or beige colors. This jacket went in the opposite direction and went blue. The color has this beautiful cross-hatch design. The jacket looks simple, but it does enough. On the back part of the jacket, it has the Edmonton Oilers in big lettering with the last names written in cursive with Sports Club Atelier on the bottom. The front part is my favorite, with the number of the players embossed on the top right corner. On the left side, it says Oilers and their incredible 2024-25 season. I can see this jacket becoming a staple, and it deserves all the attention. 

Florida Panthers

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While it was hard to pick my last favorite jacket, it would have to go to the Florida Panthers. Jessica Reinhart designed the jackets, and she went with a chic look. The back part of the jacket has a big palm tree with a line through it to give the sunrise effect. It says "est. 1993," the year the Panthers were founded. Right on the back middle, it says 2025 with an overlay saying Stanley Cup Playoffs in cursive. The jacket also says Sunrise, Florida, which is where the Panthers play. I think that there are many subtle details that have a lot of meaning, making it one of my favorites. The front part of the jacket has the Florida Panthers stitched in between a cream stripe. It’s simple, but it pops. On the side, there’s a red and cream strip going down with the number and name of their significant other. It’s a subtle look, and it looks classy. The jacket incorporates a lot of details that make everything blend really well. 

What do you think about the playoff jackets? What are your favorite jackets? Are there any other teams that deserve more appreciation? Let me know what you think!