NHL jersey history

Vancouver Canucks jersey history

Every Vancouver Canucks design we have catalogued, in chronological order — season, jersey type, manufacturer, colours and the players most associated with each look.

Founded
1970
City
Vancouver, BC
Home
Rogers Arena (formerly Pacific Coliseum)
Designs documented
2

Championships: 3 Stanley Cup Finals (1982, 1994, 2011)

Famous for some of the boldest jersey eras in sports history, from the Flying V to the Black Skate and Orca Bay.

The designs, in order

  1. 1978–1985HomeCCM / Medalist Sand-Knit1970s–80sSand-Knit Polyester Mesh

    Designed by San Francisco agency Beyl & Boyd to look aggressive and psychological. The yellow-and-black chevron 'Flying V' became a grail for vintage collectors worldwide.

    Notable: Stan Smyl, Tiger Williams, Thomas GradinEst. CAD $550–$1200Verified Verified Authentic 2026
  2. 1993–94AwayCCM / Starter1990sCCM Heavy Air-Knit

    The menacing black sweater with the diagonal flying skate logo worn by Pavel Bure, Trevor Linden, and Kirk McLean during the electrifying 1994 Cup Finals.

    Notable: Pavel Bure, Trevor Linden, Kirk McLeanEst. CAD $400–$900Verified Verified Authentic 2026

Crest and logo evolution

The moments the Vancouver Canucks crest or visual identity actually changed, drawn from the year-by-year record above.

  1. 1970

    NHL debut

    Blue and green with the stick-in-rink crest.

  2. 1985

    Skate logo

    The 'skate' crest on black, red and yellow.

  3. 1997

    Orca era

    Navy, red and grey with the orca crest.

  4. 2008

    Stick-in-rink third

    The original 1970 crest returns as an alternate.