10 Most Ridiculous Uniform Mishaps in Recent NHL History

Uniform mishaps, whether they are name misspellings, equipment issues or wearing the wrong jersey, can be quite embarrassing for the players and teams involved.

While we don't see uniform mishaps too often, they do happen. Let's look at some of the most recent uniform mishaps in the NHL.

If you know of some not included here, please let me know in the comment section and I will add them to this list.

Jake Dowell

After participating in a fight, Jake Dowell of the Chicago Blackhawks tries to put his jersey back on properly but puts his head right through the back of it. Luckily teammate Duncan Keith was on the spot to save Dowell from further embarrassment.

Rob Niedermayer's Incorrectly Spelled Name

While playing for the Buffalo Sabres, forward Rob Niedermayer's name was spelled wrong during a game against the New York Islanders. To be fair, his name is not easy to spell.

Photo taken from here.

Blackhawks or Black Hawks?

Due to the inconsistency of the spelling of their name, the Chicago Blackhawks made their team name officially one word instead of two in 1986 so everyone was on the same page.

Rob Blake vs. Daniel Winnik

It looked like Rob Blake was more interested in taking all of Daniel Winnik's equipment off than actually fighting him in this bout.

Nicklas Grossmann Finally Gets Name Right

Until this week, Nicklas Grossmann's name had been misspelled since he came to the NHL in 2006. His passport says his name is Grossmann, but his NHL jerseys have always had Grossman on the back.

Via CSN Philly:

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“When I started off, they put it on the wrong way [in Dallas] and I just kept that way,” Grossman admitted.
 
“When I was younger coming up, I didn’t want to say anything. I was just happy to have a jersey with my name on it.”

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Scott Hartnell's Jersey Rips

Whoever was responsible for making Scott Hartnell's jersey didn't do a good job, since it was easily ripped during a fight with Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk.

Lindback Makes an Unusual Save

Nashville Predators goalie Anders Lindback made a save against the Washington Capitals in December when the puck found its way under his jersey, leaving everyone wondering where it had gone.

Hey Look I Have 2 Sticks!

Jan Murask of the Detroit Red Wings was able to skate with two sticks when an extra one got caught on his jersey last month.

Wrong Font for Gragnani

In a game against the Boston Bruins, former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani had his name shown in a different font than the rest of his teammates.

Pic taken from here.

Wayne Gretzky's Name Misspelled

Even the great Wayne Gretzky wasn't immune to jersey misspellings when he played with a New York Rangers jersey that had his name spelled GRETKZY.

Photo taken from here.