Calgary Flames Heritage Classic Jerseys vs Oilers 2023

Adidas designed the jerseys for the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic. NHL and Adidas unveiled the uniforms for the Edmonton battle.

For the 2023 outdoor game, the Oilers' uniform is incited by the famed Edmonton Mercury club during their 1952 Olympics win. Similarly, the Flames' uniform is persuaded by the notable Calgary Stampeders hockey club of the '50s and '60s.

The Oilers Heritage Classic jersey 2023 features the Royal Blue and Orange eulogized by the vintage white, eliciting the vintage uniforms' aged textiles and adornments.

In addition, Adidas featured a new front crest artwork, linking the Oilers' peculiar oil drop with the vintage-incited uniform. The crest of the oil drop features the number of players. 

Additionally, the uniform features only one arm to display the sleeve numbers, while the captain's mark overlaps the shoulder yoke.

Also, Adidas paid extreme attention to the details while designing the new numbers and names of the players in layered felt and the leather-like gloves and pants that recall yesteryear hockey gear.

The Calgary Flames Heritage Classic jersey 2023 features the Flames red heu commended by the vintage white. This induces the vintage uniform's aged fabric and embellishments. 

Adidas featured the Flames gold only for the numbers' top stitch detailing and the word "CALGARY FLAMES" within the crest. Moreover, the artwork of the crest contributes to a hand-sketched look of the Flames' logo that is rendered in layered felt with rich chain stitch detailing.

Adidas sported the new number and names of the players in the same way to elicit sewing patterns depicted on a cowboy's blue denim jeans. 

Likewise, the Flames jersey features an extended yoke, dropping extremely low on the sleeve to incorporate the sleeve number like the classic uniforms. Also, the Oilers and the Flames jerseys emblazoned "Battle of Alberta" inside the back neck to celebrate the stride. 

The 2023 NHL Heritage Classic will take place on 29 October, at 5 p.m. MT. The game will be held at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. 

This will be the first NHL 'Battle of Alberta' between the two rivals, the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers, held in an open sky outdoors. 

Venue

NHL announced the match to take place at the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. The venue announcement was done on January 1, 2023.

It is an all-seater stadium and home to the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. The stadium opened in 1978 and hosted the 1978 Commonwealth Games, incorporating 128 events competed by 1,474 athletes from 46 nations.

Since then, it has hosted five Grey Cups, 2002 FIFA U19 Women's World Championship, 2003 NHL Heritage Classic, 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup, 2014 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Moreover, this 42-acre venue currently holds a capacity of 56,400 fans and is excellent for hosting world-class events and concerts. Edmonton Police Service, Ushering, and Security staff work collaboratively to ensure public safety and no violation of the stadium policy. 

The visitors are allowed to bring a clear plastic bag not exceeding 12" x 12" x 6". The purse policy allows clutches no larger than 6.5" x 4.5".

However, an exception is made for medically essential items and diaper bags that outsize the clear bag. They will be allowed after inspection.

Some prohibited items in the Commonwealth Stadium are listed below:

• All weapons
• Containers, cans, and glass bottles bigger than 1 liter capacity
• Outside food and alcohol
• Cannabis
• Substances
• Fireworks and explosives
• Umbrellas with pointy ends and larger than 16 inches
• Beach balls
• Drones
• Laser pens/pointers
• Coolers
• Pro cameras, selfie sticks, tripods, and all other recording devices except binoculars and still cameras
• Whistles, megaphones, and air horns

Smoking is prohibited within the structure with designated smoking zones outside gates 12, 8, 7, and 3. Likewise, alcohol consumption within the stadium is restricted to guests under 25 years of age, and a thorough ID check will be undertaken for suspicious guests. 

TV Broadcast

The 2023 regular-season outdoor game taking place at Commonwealth Stadium will be broadcast exclusively by the TNT channel in the USA.

The much-awaited game, however, will air on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada, with TVA Sports covering the Canadian French language. 

In the United States, TNT, a Warner Bros. Discovery channel, will air the matchup at 7 p.m. EST on the scheduled day. There are various ways you can watch the Heritage Classic on TV with TNT channel service through different service providers like Cox, DIRECTV, DISH, FuboTV, etc. 

The most cost-efficient plan could be SlingTV's Sling Orange Plan, which costs you about $40.00/month and comes with TNT and ESPN.

In addition, Max subscriptions (previously known as HBO Max) offer free access to the new B/R sports Add-on that features live games from truTV, TBS, and TNT. 

Max subscription with the commercial plan of $9.99 per month and the ad-free plan of $15.99 per month, might also be considerable for those who do not prefer an inclusive TV plan. 

Past Matchups

The NHL Tim Hortons Heritage Classic is the first NHL regular-season outdoor game held in 2003 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

The 2023 game will be the seventh Heritage Classic since. All the past fixtures over the years are listed in the table below.

The tickets to the 2023 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic are available on Ticketmaster. The tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Besides, NHL Experiences offers an Official VIP Ticket Package, incorporating event tickets, premium hospitality, a chance to private Stanley Cup photos, transportation options, partner skating, an opportunity to post-game on-field pics, and a stadium behind-the-scene tour. 

The packages are categorized as Lower Level Sidelines, Lower Level Corners Premium, Lower Level Corners, Upper-Level Sidelines Premium, Upper-Level Sidelines, and Upper-Level Ends.

The cheapest package is the Upper-Level Ends, which initiates at $299.00, incorporating only an event ticket and an authentic NHL gift.

Likewise, the guests need to pay a starting price of $1099.00 to access the Lower Level Sidelines package, which is the most expensive package in the venue. The cost of each VIP package varies with the incorporated services and seating arrangement on the chart. 

Nonetheless, a single ticket can be purchased at the lowest of $133.76 inclusive of taxes and processing fees through their official marketplace. The seating, however, will be on the Upper deck of the venue. 

Children under 24 months do not require a ticket. However, they must be seated on the accompanying adult's lap without obstructing the comfort and view of other guests.

If you plan to get a Rooftop Patio table, you must purchase the ticket in sets of 4, while the maximum number of tickets available per person in this event is 8.