NHL Numbers Jersey Guide: Choosing and Ordering Yours

An NHL numbers jersey is a hockey jersey with a player number on the back and sleeves, and usually a name across the shoulders. Fans pick one to wear their favorite player’s number, their own lucky number, or a number that means something to the family. This guide explains how numbers work in the NHL, what you can put on your own jersey, and how to order it right the first time.

How it Works NHL Numbers Jersey

In the NHL, every player on a team wears a different number, so officials, broadcasters and fans can tell players apart. A few things are worth knowing:

Players wear 1 to 98. The number 99 is retired across the whole league in honor of Wayne Gretzky, and 0 and 00 are no longer allowed for players.

Wayne Gretzky Jersey NHL Hockey Jersey Numbers — Gretzky as team Captain wold lead the Edmonton Oilers to four Stanley Cups

Some numbers are retired by a team. When a team retires a number for one of its greats, no other player on that team wears it again.

NHL Numbers Jersey Bobby Orr Boston Bruins — CLassic Black Bruins Bobby Orr

Numbers carry history. Fans connect numbers like 87 with Sidney Crosby, 66 with Mario Lemieux and 4 with Bobby Orr, which is why player numbers are the most popular choice on fan jerseys.

Pittsburgh Penguins Sid Jersey — Pittsburgh Penguins Sid Crosby Hall of Famer

These are the league’s rules for players. Your own jersey doesn’t have to follow them.

NHL Numbers Jersey Pittsburgh Penguins Mario Lemieux number 66 — Pittsburgh Penguins Black Jersey Lemieux 66 C

Your Jersey, Your Number

On a My Size Jersey hockey jersey you choose the number and name, with no league limits:

Any number of digits. Two digits are the most common, but three and four digit numbers are fine, so a birth year, a street number or “617” for Boston works.
Any name length. Long names are no problem, and double nameplates are possible too.
Player or personal. Order a player’s name and number, or put your own name and your own number on your team’s jersey.

A few ideas fans like:

Your favorite player’s name and number, like the Pittsburgh Penguins Light Blue #87 Sidney Crosby Jersey
Your family name and a number that matters to you, like a birthday or anniversary year
A city number, like the 617 on the Bruins Boston Strong 617 Black Hockey Jersey

Start With a Listed Jersey

With over 2,000 listings, the jersey you want is very likely already in the shop. Ordering from the listing is the fastest way to get exactly what you want: pick the jersey, add your name and number, and choose your size.

Some NHL jerseys to start with:

Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Premium White Hockey Game Jersey
Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Premium Light Blue Hockey Game Jersey
2014 Stadium Series Style Pittsburgh Penguins Jersey, custom or blank
Bruins Centennial Black Hockey Jersey, with Marchand 63 or any name and number
Clark Griswold Christmas Vacation Blackhawks White Hockey Jersey, the movie favorite

See all hockey jerseys in the NHL section.

The custom shop is only for jerseys we don’t list, like your own design or a team that isn’t in the shop.

How to Choose Your Size NHL Numbers Jersey

Every listed jersey comes in the sizes on our size chart: youth, women’s and men’s, from XXS up to 10X. Pick your size from the chart and order it.

If a size is close but not quite right, there’s no need to measure or send a custom request. Order the closest size and tell us the change with your order, for example “8X, plus 2 inches in the chest, 3 inches shorter.” We make it that way.

For bigger sizes, see our big and tall sizes.

Ordering Checklist NHL Hockey Jersey Numbers

Before you order, have these ready:

The jersey: the team and color from the listing.
The name: spelled exactly as you want it, any length.
The number: any number of digits.
The size: from the size chart, plus any change you need.

That’s all we need to make your jersey right the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions About NHL Numbers Jersey

Can I get a number over 99 on my jersey?

Yes. NHL players wear 1 to 98, but your jersey can have any number, including three and four digit numbers.

Can I get 99 or 00?

Yes. Those numbers aren’t worn by NHL players today, but you can have them on your own jersey.

Is there a limit on name length?

No. Names can be any length, and double nameplates are possible too.

Do I need the custom shop to add a name and number?

No. Every listed jersey can carry your name and number. The custom shop is only for jerseys we don’t list.

What if my size doesn’t fit perfectly?

Order the closest size from the size chart and tell us the change with your order. We make it that way.

Why My Size Jersey

All our Hockey Jerseys are custom-made to order and offered in a wide range of sizes: Big and Tall Jerseys, My Size Jersey, Any Size Team Custom-made. Tackle twill stitched with full embroidery is our standard. Men’s jerseys from Extra Small (size 34) to Men’s 10X (size 86) are standard sizes for us. We are one of a very few offering jerseys in Big Men’s Sizing, so the whole family can have jerseys. Child and Ladies sizes are available if requested. Please always review our size charts for the custom sizes we have developed for our clients. Also our production times are lower than most suppliers, with no layout costs or minimum units required. We can provide any jersey with any name, number, and size requested. We ship Worldwide.