When it comes to hockey team jerseys I once heard that the Everett Silvertips of the WHL had the most popular sweaters when it came to retail purchases - and this is including NHL teams.

Let's face it, there is no better way to show your support for your hometown team than to wear its gear; hats, scarves, jerseys, t-shirt, socks or even coffee mugs and mouse pads. Growing up in Surrey there were so many minor hockey teams to which one could pledge allegiance however at heart I was always a fan of the Surrey Minor Hockey logo. At the time, they didn't sell any gear and I knew some players who always wanted to keep their jerseys after the season because it meant so much to them to have that logo on their chest.

Sometimes it's hard to find the right logo. Just look at the heat the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL received when they switched to what some call the "Buffa-slug" look (although it always looked like a form of hamster to me as well). However in the middle of the 2007 season they were selling 6 of the top 10 jerseys in the league, from Briere to Drury (source: Kukla'sKorner)

In BC we have approximately 150 associations with unique names like the Salmon Kings, Bull Dogs, Smoke Eaters, and the Clippers, all with players that are just as distinct in their own right. Check out your team store today and if you don't have one already, it may be a great idea to get one going. Wearing your favourite team's logo with pride is a great way to show support and also it helps bond fans with a sense of camaraderie and unity.

Also, be sure to upload your team photo to HockeyStars since you never know, maybe the Nelson Nippers will lead off the next big fashion trend.