23 AHL Theme Jerseys for 2012-13

The lack of any NHL action so far this season has a lot of us turning to the American Hockey League for our hockey fix. And the variety of specialty sweaters that pop up in the minors is fascinating. I've been covering them a lot lately here on the blog.

Today I decided to check up on all 30 AHL clubs and compile a list of theme jerseys in the pipeline. Turns out, there are quite a few. But be aware that this list is not comprehensive as I'm relying on promotional calendars posted to the individual team websites. They may or may not be complete.

December

• 12/15: Peoria Rivermen, Jersey Auction
  Rivermen will wear winning jersey from a fan design contest held over the summer.
• 12/22: Connecticut Whale, Military Night, Teddy Bear Toss & Jersey Auction
  Jersey theme for Whale is unclear but an auction suggests a special design.
• Milwaukee's retro jersey12/22: Lake Erie Monsters, Cleveland Lumberjacks Night
  Throwback to old IHL team that played in Cleveland, 1992—2001.
• 12/27–28: Milwaukee Admirals, Retro Jersey Auction
  Commemorating 35 years of pro hockey with retro jersey from 1979-80.
  Auction proceeds to benefit Power Play Foundation.
• 12/31: Grand Rapids Griffins, New Year's Eve Celebration
  Traditionally, the Griffins wear something special on the last night of the year. This year is no different.

January

• 1/16, 18, 19: Chicago Wolves, Military Appreciation Jersey Auction
  Jersey auction and raffle to be held over three nights.
• 1/19: Rockford IceHogs, Pink in the Rink Night
  IceHogs will wear special pink jerseys to be auctioned off after the game.
• 1/26: Lake Erie Monsters, Hawaiian Beach Party Night (special jersey)
  Does this mean a Hawaiian-style jersey? It's also Boy Scout Night at this game.

February

• 2/1: Oklahoma City Barons, Special Olympics Night
  Theme night includes post-game jersey auction.
• 2/2: Worcester Sharks, Pink in the Rink
  Sharks will wear a special pink jersey. Post-game auction proceeds to benefit Cup Crusaders.
• Monarchs' pink jersey2/9: Charlotte Checkers, Pink in the Rink
  Checkers join the pink jersey party on the same night they welcome the Girl Scouts. Coincidence? 
• 2/9: Manchester Monarchs, Pink in the Rink Night
  Monarchs will wear pink and purple on this night. 
• 2/23: Lake Erie Monsters, Cleveland Browns Night
  Could this concept actually become a reality?!
• 2/23: Worcester Sharks, Specialty Jersey Night
  No word on the jersey design but post-game auction proceeds will benefit Autism Resource Center of Central Massachuetts.

March

• Wolves' St. Patrick's Day jersey3/9, 10, 17: Chicago Wolves, St. Patrick's Day Jersey Auction
  Wolves will wear commemorative green jerseys for three home games in March.
  Auction proceeds to benefit Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago and Chicago Wolves Charities.
• 3/16: Binghamton Senators, St. Patrick's Day Celebration
  Senators will wear special St. Patrick's Day jersey. Post-game auction to follow.
• 3/17: Hershey Bears, St. Patrick's Day Jersey Auction
  Bears will presumably be wearing green prior to the auction.
• 3/17: Lake Erie Monsters, Monsters Celebrate St. Patrick's Day (special jersey)
  Probably safe to assume the Monsters will be sporting green.
• 3/17: Peoria Rivermen,  St. Patrick's Day with the Rivermen
  Rivermen will wear special [green] jerseys to be auctioned off after the game. 
• 3/30: Norfolk Admirals, MDA Jersey Auction Night
  No word on jersey design, but if there's an auction it's probably something special.
  Auction proceeds to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association. 

April

• 4/6: Peoria Rivermen, Blues Specialty Jersey Night
  Rivermen will wear special Blues jerseys to be auctioned off after the game.
• 4/13: Lake Erie Monsters, Autism Awareness Night
  Monsters will wear special blue jerseys for this game. 

If there are any other jersey nights I missed, drop me a line and I'll be sure to add them.

Update on Tuesday · Dec 11 · 2012 | 10:51 PM PST by Chris

Just updated this list based on what you guys let me know about. Thanks for that! We're now at 25 so the headline is no longer accurate. Whoops.

Comments

[Nathan]

I'm pretty sure that the Griffins will have a New Years jersey. They have had one in previous years,

[John]

Yes the griffins do have one its on there Facebook page it looks like NYs winter classic jersey

[possum]

The Checkers are doing pink jerseys Sat 2/9. No design images yet. There has also been talk from the front office of a throwback for Old School Hockey Weekend Mar 15 & 17, but no official word on that yet. http://www.gocheckers.com/schedule/promotions/

[Will]

Hershey will have a special jersey for the Outdoor Classic 1/20

[Tony]

Springfield Falcons have Pink in the Rink vs Providence on March 2, no images yet.

[christian]

actually bridgeport wore special military jerseys on dec 1 vs worcester and worcester new blue roads

[Scott Markiewicz]

I'm pretty sure the Connecticut Whale are auctioning off regular game jerseys, not specialty jerseys. They haven't unveiled a jersey for it and the game is tomorrow.

[Jaymo]

Binghamton will be wearing their 40th anniversary jerseys tommorow night. No photos that ive seen yet, but the logo is on their website...

[Brendan]

The St. John's IceCaps should be wearing a St. Patrick's Day Themed jersey during a home game in March, as they did last year. Also, they wore military themed jersey this year in November.

[John]

Rochester did wear a Men's Health jersey the other night, auctioned off GI for NHL callups on auctions.nhl.com now
http://auction.nhl.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2483858&prmenbr=12717464&aunbr=2483858