Amber-Dee S. Uyesato wrote:
> Is this rule "new"? From what I understand, home jerseys were always
> intended to be "light" and away jerseys "dark." Also, techinically during
> tournaments, neither team is home or away.
>
> The special occaision jerseys should be allowed just for the sake of
> tradition, if nothing else. Michigan has adorned their gold jerseys ever
> since I could remember. How long exactly have special occaision jerseys
> been in use?
I believe they were unveiled during the 92-93 season. They certainly don't go
back much farther than that. They were never worn when I lived in A2. Then
again, there weren't many special occasions back then, either.
J. Michael Neal
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