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The Dress Code Question

The Dress Code Question

Perspectives on a timely topic

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Jack Han
Nov 12, 2021
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Why do NHL players wear suits to the game?

Because that’s how it’s always been done, would be the answer until quite recently.

Early in the 2021-22 season, two NHL teams experimented with a “business casual” pre-game look, with one of these team reverting to suit and tie due to player non-adherence to the relaxed dress code.

Unlike many hockey fans, I don’…

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