It might seem inappropriate to release Flyers news on Pittsburgh Penguins day at PHT but, given the immediate backlash to said news, maybe it’s appropriate after all.
On Wednesday, the Flyers unveiled their commemorative 50th anniversary jerseys, which are basically regular Flyers jerseys, but with some gold on them.
It's HERE pic.twitter.com/QhyvWsGIEk
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 31, 2016
Not sure what else to say. They’re gold. Guess it’s worth mentioning the inside collar of each jersey is emblazoned with “EST. 1967,” an homage to the year the Flyers entered the NHL as an expansion franchise.
Oh yeah, Philly will wear the new third jersey 12 times this season, per TSN.
Shortly after the release, the Internet went ahead and did what it does:
Literally what I would have expected if Trump suddenly bought the Flyers https://t.co/ZUQqXva2EZ
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) August 31, 2016
Well this is weird and lazy https://t.co/S1fIO7o9en
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) August 31, 2016
It looks like the Flyers accidentally used the paint bucket tool and didn't know how to undo it https://t.co/gg598lWh0p
— Wyatt Arndt (@TheStanchion) August 31, 2016
For more on the jerseys, click here.