NHL Jersey Hub 2026: Breakaway vs Premium Cuts, Sizing, and the Clubs We Stock
I am the crest on a shirt built to be grabbed. Hockey is the only sport where the jersey is designed on the assumption that someone will try to take it off you, and that tells you most of what you need to know about the people who wear it. Sweat, cold air, and a noise that starts in the lower bowl and ends up in your chest.
This is the Pro Sports Kit NHL hub for 2026: what the two cuts actually mean, how the sizing really runs, which clubs we stock, and the shirts that are live and shipping right now.
What the Cuts Actually Mean
NHL jerseys come in two main constructions, and the difference is how close the shirt sits to what the players wear. Both carry the same club crest, colours and season design — from row 12 nobody can tell which one you have on.
The Breakaway cut is the supporter version. It has a relaxed, comfortable fit, a slightly lighter build, and it is designed for wearing to the arena, to the pub, and on the sofa without any ceremony. It is also the version that skips a few of the on-ice details.
The Premium cut is the step up. It follows the players' construction more closely — heavier fabric, a more athletic fit, reinforced detailing, and the small on-ice features that the supporter version leaves out. It costs more because there is genuinely more shirt there.
Breakaway vs Premium: Side by Side
| Breakaway (fan cut) | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Price at Pro Sports Kit | From $62.80 | From $76.99, up to $92.90 |
| Fit | Relaxed, roomy | More athletic, closer |
| Fabric | Lighter everyday weight | Heavier, closer to on-ice build |
| On-ice detailing | Simplified | Follows the players' construction |
| Best for | Arena, pub, everyday wear | The closest thing to the real shirt |
| Sizing advice | True to size, room to layer | Size up if you want to wear it over a hoodie |
How to Choose: A Straight Answer
Buy the Breakaway if…
You want to wear it, not archive it. It layers over a hoodie, it survives a wash cycle in a shared house, and at $62.80 to $85.99 it is the version most supporters should buy first.
Buy the Premium if…
You want the heavier fabric and the detailing that matches what the players wear, or you are buying for someone who will notice. It runs $76.99 to $92.90 and it is a noticeably more substantial shirt.
If you are still unsure…
Buy the Breakaway. From the stands the two are close to indistinguishable, and the money you save is money you can spend on a second club.
Sizing: What Actually Matters
Hockey shirts are cut roomy by design, because they are meant to sit over a base layer or a hoodie and because the sport itself needs the space. That has two consequences.
First, if you want a shirt that fits close, size down — a hockey jersey in your usual size will look generous. Second, if you plan to layer it over a hoodie for a cold arena (the normal use case), your usual size is right, and going up one is often better.
For the full tape-measure method, our NHL jersey sizing guide covers it step by step, and size exchanges are free within 30 days.
The Fight Strap: The Detail That Explains the Two Cuts
Ask most people what the small strap on the inside back of a hockey jersey is for and you will get a guess. It is a fight strap (also called a tie-down): a short loop, anchored inside the back hem, that fastens around the player's belt so the shirt cannot be pulled over their head in a fight. Almost no other sport needs that, which is why almost no other sport has it.
Here is why it matters when you are buying: the fight strap is an on-ice feature, and the supporter-level cuts generally leave it out. If you are buying a Breakaway to wear to the arena, you are not missing anything — you are not going to need it. If you specifically want the shirt built the way the players' shirts are built, strap and all, that is what the Premium cut is for.
The Clubs We Stock
Our NHL range covers the clubs supporters ask for most, built around the players who define this era.
- Edmonton Oilers — Connor McDavid, at $76.99. The best player in the world and the shirt people ask for by first name only.
- Pittsburgh Penguins — Sidney Crosby at $92.90, the shirt that carried a generation of hockey fans through two decades.
- Toronto Maple Leafs — Auston Matthews at $62.80, the most affordable way into the loudest fanbase in the league.
- Colorado Avalanche — Nathan MacKinnon at $76.99, for a team that plays at a different speed.
- Boston Bruins — David Pastrnak at $67.80, in the reverse-retro design that sells out every time.
- New York Rangers — Igor Shesterkin at $85.99, because sometimes the shirt belongs to the goalie.
Featured NHL Jerseys
In-stock now. Ships in 1-3 business days. 30-day free returns.
Sixty minutes, then however long it takes. Pick a club, pick a cut, and wear it loud enough for the lower bowl. — The Crest
FAQ: NHL Jerseys
What is the difference between a Breakaway and a Premium NHL jersey?
Breakaway is the supporter cut: relaxed fit, lighter build, from $62.80. Premium follows the players' construction more closely with heavier fabric and an athletic fit, from $76.99 to $92.90. Both carry the same club crest and season design.
Which NHL teams do you stock?
The current range covers the Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers, with more clubs added as the season moves.
How much are NHL jerseys at Pro Sports Kit?
Prices run from $62.80 for the Auston Matthews Maple Leafs shirt up to $92.90 for the Sidney Crosby Penguins jersey. Every price on this page was checked against live store inventory.
Do NHL jerseys run big?
They run roomy by design, because hockey shirts are meant to sit over a base layer or hoodie. If you want a close fit, size down. If you plan to layer it, your usual size is right and going up one is often better.
What is the fight strap on a hockey jersey for?
It is a short loop inside the back hem that fastens around a player's belt so the shirt cannot be pulled over their head in a fight. It is an on-ice feature, which is why supporter-level cuts generally leave it out.
Do supporter-level NHL jerseys have a fight strap?
Generally no. The fight strap is part of the players' construction, so the Breakaway supporter cut typically omits it. If you want the shirt built the way the players' shirts are built, choose the Premium cut.
Can I get a name and number on an NHL jersey?
Yes. Player-specific versions are listed alongside the plain club shirts, and custom name and number options are available on selected lines.
How fast do NHL jerseys ship?
In-stock jerseys ship within 1-3 business days, with standard delivery in 7-15 days and expedited delivery in 5-7 days, backed by 30-day free returns and size exchanges.
Is a hockey jersey warm enough for a cold arena?
On its own it is a shirt, not a coat. The roomy cut exists precisely so you can layer it over a hoodie — which is why sizing up is worth considering if you sit in the cheap seats in February.
