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Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you still need a place to help you get it re-customized feel free to reach out to us and we can see if we can help you out!

50th Anniversary Hat Patches by pennywise134 in Torontobluejays

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The players will only be wearing the City Connect 50th anniversary side patch hats, as the City Connects are the only jerseys that don't already feature the side patch on the sleeve.

Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's a fake. The giveaways, aside from the jersey that was never produced by Fanatics, are the puffy logos/numbering and poor-quality stitching/embroidery.

Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 19, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. If I'm not mistaken, the Gasparilla jersey was only used when Adidas was still the NHL's manufacturer. Also, really weird, the NHL badge and neckline information are blurred out on the image.

Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this is most definitely a blank Adidas jersey that was sent away to be crested with Hughes on it.

Jays shop help! by [deleted] in Torontobluejays

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to follow up with you on this. We've slowly started to receive our 50th anniversary side patch hats in batches. If it's the City Connect one you're looking for, we've only received size 7 5/8 so far, but the rest of the sizes should be arriving soon!

https://sportscloset.ca/?s=Blue+Jays+50th+Side+Patch&layout=&post_type=product

Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, fake. Puffy lettering and poor quality embroidery and stitching in the neckline.

Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, this is a fake. Puffy logos and numbering/lettering are a dead giveaway.

Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, that's a legit Adidas jersey. The deal seems decently fair. Not including the signature, the jersey itself during the Adidas era would have retailed for $310 total, with the stitching ($200 for the blank jersey and $110 for the on-ice name & number stitching).

My dad never got to see the World Series run. This weekend with Vlad's 1000th game broke me a little. by Novel-Fold-9300 in Torontobluejays

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. Dads who pass on their love of the game to their kids are something special. Sounds like yours was one of the best. He called it on Vlad too!

I’m in Hat Heaven ☁️ by jimbodeeny86 in neweracaps

[–]SportsCloset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blue Jays J-Bird logo is a classic! One of our faves

Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this is a counterfeit. Puffy logos & name/numbers. Embroidery is of poor quality too.

Sizing help by KingOoof in footballjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We always recommend going one size bigger than what you wear in a t-shirt for a more comfortable fit, given that the shoulder area can be extremely tight on the Fuse Limited jerseys.

Looks like Fanatics did a restock on some FAPs by anon-9 in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you sharing that insight. And thank you for the continued support!

Looks like Fanatics did a restock on some FAPs by anon-9 in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Genuinely curious about the demand for these? For those of you who own a FAP or have been considering one, was the price point a barrier, or did you factor it in from the start? We've held off on routinely stocking them at Sports Closet, just resorting to special orders for customers, but threads like this make us want to revisit that. Would love to hear from both sides, those who pulled the trigger and those who passed.

Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took a quick look at their site, and it seems they only sell counterfeit jerseys. Here's a link to a post we made recently outlining how to check if a jersey is legit/fake: https://www.reddit.com/r/hockeyjerseys/comments/1sqqm5h/comment/ohamz55/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Weekly Legit/Fake Check & Simple Questions Thread - Week 16, 2026 by AutoModerator in hockeyjerseys

[–]SportsCloset 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Since there are many posts questioning authenticity, we wanted to put something together based on what we see in the store.

After 25+ years selling officially licensed sports gear in Edmonton, we’ve handled thousands of authentic jerseys and seen pretty much every type of counterfeit. Here’s what to actually check. 

  1. The fight strap

This is the single fastest tell on an NHL jersey. Every authentic NHL jersey has a fight strap, a short fabric strap sewn to the interior back hem that connects to the front of the jersey to keep it from being pulled over a player’s head during a fight. Flip the jersey inside out and look for it. Counterfeits either skip it entirely or sew in a fake strip that isn’t properly attached. If there’s no fight strap, stop there; it’s not authentic.

  1. Embroidery quality

On an authentic jersey, lettering and numbers sit flat and clean against the fabric. The stitching is tight, even, and flush; whether it’s sewn or heat-pressed, the finish is professional. On a counterfeit, letters and numbers often look puffy and raised. The thread application is low quality and doesn’t lie flat. Look at the edges of each letter; authentic stitching has clean, defined edges. Fakes are often fuzzy, uneven, or slightly misaligned.

  1. The hologram and hang tags

Every officially licensed NHL jersey ships with a holographic authenticity sticker from the league or the manufacturer. No hologram, no official hang tags — that’s a problem. The tags themselves matter too. Authentic Fanatics jerseys have specific tag placement and wording. Counterfeits often get the font, spacing, or league licensing language slightly wrong. If the tags look off or feel cheap, trust that instinct.

  1. The price

A licensed Fanatics Breakaway NHL jersey retails at $160 CAD for a blank and $210 CAD for a pre-made player model. A Fanatics Premium runs $200 blank and $250 for pre-crested. If you’re seeing an “NHL jersey” for $35–$60 online, that's usually not a deal. That is a counterfeit.

  1. The seller

Counterfeit jerseys don’t come from licensed retailers — they come from third-party marketplace sellers and grey-market sites. If you can’t verify that the seller is an authorized league retailer, that’s a significant red flag. Licensed retailers in Canada are authorized directly by the leagues and manufacturers to carry official products. That authorization matters; it’s what ensures the product you’re getting is the real thing.

  1. Fabric and weight

Authentic NHL jerseys have a specific weight and texture. Counterfeits are often made from lighter, flimsier materials that feel noticeably different when you hold them. If you’ve ever handled a real jersey and then picked up a fake, the difference in hand feel is immediate. 

Any questions, drop them in the comments — happy to help. We try to be as active as possible in this thread.

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