For hockey fans, few things compare to the thrill of experiencing an NHL game firsthand as a new season kicks off. The smell of freshly Zambonied ice, the sound of the puck being dropped, the rare sighting of male emotional vulnerability during pivotal playoff moments — whether you’re a disciple of the Toronto Maple Leafs , the Edmonton Oilers or the Montreal Canadiens, this is paradise. But for anyone with a flair for fashion ? Well … let’s just say it could be better.
Unlike at the NBA and Formula One, the fashion girlies have not (yet!) flocked to this icy athletic arena. You’re still more likely to see Crocs and cargo pants than a pair of Loro Piana loafers or pieces from Lewis Hamilton’s collab with Dior. Though, in the NHL’s defence, it has gotten much, much more stylish —