The Colorado Avalanche appear headed for two very different jersey reveals this season, and both are expected to lean white.
According to a report from Icethetics, the Avalanche’s upcoming Winter Classic sweater and their Hometown Remix jersey are both in the works, with details emerging on each look. Icethetics, the YouTube channel known for informed NHL jersey speculation and reporting, laid out its 32-team preview on Sunday and included a notable update on Colorado’s plans.
The Winter Classic jersey is tied to Colorado’s participation in the 2027 Winter Classic against the Utah Mammoth at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. That game comes with an expected jersey unveiling, and the report says the Avalanche’s design should feature an off-white base with burgundy as the main accent color. The helmet is said to be matte burgundy, with burgundy also planned for the gloves and pants.
One wrinkle remains around the logo. The design shown in the video is reportedly meant only for the pants, and it’s not yet clear whether that logo, or another one, will appear on the front of the jersey.
Colorado’s other new look is the Hometown Remix jersey, part of the NHL’s leaguewide initiative. That one is reportedly headed in a different direction, with a mostly white build paired with two shades of blue - Avs blue and navy blue - plus silver.
There’s still no official timeline for when either jersey will be unveiled, but if the Icethetics report holds up, the Avalanche are about to introduce two sharply contrasting designs for the 2026-27 season.
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