The All Hockey Jerseys Collection from Royal Retros is the most comprehensive, accurate, and historically grounded lineup of retro hockey jerseys available anywhere. More than a simple throwback shop, this collection functions as a full tribute to the forgotten leagues, classic franchises, and regional hockey cultures that shaped the sport from the early 20th century through the wild and creative 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. These jerseys honor legendary organizations — both professional and semi-professional — that existed long before modern sports branding, long before NHL expansion, and long before today’s mainstream merchandise industry. While other stores offer light nostalgia, Royal Retros dives into the full history of North American hockey with unmatched depth, research, accuracy, and style.
This collection draws heavily from the World Hockey Association (WHA), the iconic 1972–1979 major league that revolutionized hockey with colorful branding, offensive creativity, innovative signings, and bold team identities. Fans will recognize inspirations based on teams such as the Quebec Nordiques, Winnipeg Jets, New England Whalers, Edmonton Oilers (WHA era), Houston Aeros, Minnesota Fighting Saints, Phoenix Roadrunners, Cincinnati Stingers, Cleveland Crusaders, Chicago Cougars, San Diego Mariners, Indianapolis Racers, Ottawa Civics/Denver Spurs, Birmingham Bulls, and more. These teams introduced unforgettable logos, vibrant color palettes, and the kind of daring uniform design that still defines retro hockey aesthetics.
Beyond the WHA, this collection goes deep into the original Western Hockey League (WHL) — the powerful 1952–1974 Western pro league that produced some of the toughest, most skilled teams outside the NHL. Here you’ll find influences from the Portland Buckaroos, Seattle Totems, Spokane Jets, Victoria Maple Leafs, San Diego Gulls (original), Vancouver Canucks (WHL era), Calgary Stampeders, Denver Spurs, Edmonton Flyers, Phoenix Roadrunners, and the Saskatoon Quakers. These franchises built hockey across the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada long before NHL expansion reached the region.
The collection also pays homage to the Central Hockey League (CHL), an essential part of mid-century and late-20th-century pro hockey. Teams like the Dallas Black Hawks, Tulsa Oilers, Oklahoma City Blazers, Salt Lake Golden Eagles (CHL version), Kansas City Blues, Fort Worth Texans, Amarillo Wranglers, Memphis South Stars, and Minnesota Rangers defined the gritty, blue-collar personality of the American heartland. These clubs helped develop NHL stars and created some of the fiercest rivalries in minor-league history.
Fans of the International Hockey League (IHL) will recognize flashes of the flashy, over-the-top 1990s era — the Detroit Vipers, Orlando Solar Bears, Las Vegas Thunder, Chicago Wolves (IHL-era), Manitoba Moose (IHL-era), Long Beach Ice Dogs, Cincinnati Cyclones (IHL), San Francisco Spiders, Utah Grizzlies, Indianapolis Ice, Peoria Rivermen, Fort Wayne Komets, Toledo Goaldiggers, Flint Generals, Saginaw Gears, Kalamazoo Wings, and many more. Known for aggressive play and ambitious branding, the IHL serves as a foundation for much of today’s retro hockey culture.
The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) — a legendary rough-and-tumble league that operated from the 1930s through the 1970s — also plays a major role in this collection. The Clinton Comets, Syracuse Blazers, New Haven Blades, Johnstown Jets, Charlotte Checkers, Greensboro Generals, and Salem Rebels built small-town hockey culture on the East Coast and inspired the style, attitude, and character that later influenced films like Slap Shot. This era featured some of the most iconic old-school sweaters in history: simple crests, bold stripes, timeless fonts.
Royal Retros digs even deeper into hockey’s pre-expansion and pre-NHL-dominance roots, including historic West Coast leagues like the PCHL, PCHA, and WCHL. These early circuits featured the Vancouver Millionaires, Seattle Metropolitans, Victoria Aristocrats/Cougars, Portland Rosebuds, New Westminster Royals, San Diego Skyhawks, Hollywood Wolves, and Oakland Oaks — teams that introduced western audiences to professional hockey as early as the 1910s. Their jerseys were elegant, bold, and minimalist, laying the groundwork for modern uniform design.
The collection also celebrates long-gone independent, AA, AAA, and senior-league teams throughout Canada and the U.S. — forgotten clubs from Quebec, Ontario, Maritime hockey, prairie leagues, the Great Lakes region, New England industrial towns, and countless small markets where ice hockey defined local identity. Even the 80s–90s era of expansion and relocation contributes to these designs: flashy jerseys, oversized mascots, experimental color schemes, and the creative energy that made minor-league hockey beloved.
Every jersey in the All Hockey Jerseys Collection is crafted using modern performance materials, lightweight breathable fabrics, and full-sublimated artwork that never cracks, peels, or fades. Instead of heavy wool or stiff knits, these jerseys are built for modern wear while preserving the authentic aesthetic of vintage hockey — oversized crests, dramatic stripes, shoulder patches, unique fonts, and era-accurate color combinations. Royal Retros brings back team identities that would otherwise be lost, giving fans a chance to represent the real history of the sport — not a sanitized modern equivalent.
This collection is unmatched in depth, quality, historical knowledge, and artistic detail. From WHA icons to minor-league legends, from the earliest West Coast hockey teams to the chaotic and colorful world of 90s IHL, the Royal Retros All Hockey Jerseys Collection stands alone as the ultimate destination for fans who want real hockey history — not just NHL reprints. These jerseys celebrate the arenas, rivalries, uniforms, moments, and forgotten teams that built hockey culture across North America. No other store goes this far, this deep, or this authentically into the sport’s past.