Journal Otter's Journal: NHL unveils new high-tech hockey uniforms 4
The National Hockey League unveiled new uniforms developed by Reebok, to be used for the first time in Wednesday's all-star game. The new "Rbk EDGE system" is the biggest change in hockey uniforms since the switch from the old wool "sweaters", and features a 9% reduction in aerodynamic drag (measured by MIT's wind tunnel), and should be lighter, cooler and drier. So, if you were wondering what a 9%-faster Alexander Ovechkin would look like...
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As for the 9% more speed -- I do realize that's not actually how it works.
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Not to mention the income potential for the individual teams of selling the new jerseys to fans.