"About a decade ago, it's wild to think WAG jackets didn't exist in the NHL. In the 2017 Postseason, the tradition of the jackets was created by Lauren Oshie, wife of former Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie, as a way to show support for her spouse. The jackets originally started as a jean jacket, with patches and numbers dedicated to their partners, children, and pets."
"Since then, each of the 16 NHL playoff teams has received its own custom jacket through collaborations with a variety of different designers. Each design reflects the identity of both the team and the city it represents. The collaborations have helped merge fashion and hockey culture in a way that feels modern and community-driven."
"One particular team that stood out is the Los Angeles Kings' WAGS jackets, created by locally based designer Tiny Turnip. For the 2026 Playoffs, a modern black leather jacket with bold monochromatic detailing with custom embroidery, star accents with sleek black-and-silver tones was influenced by the team's legacy."
"Fans and fashion analysts look forward to the Stanley Cup Playoffs each year, not only to support their favorite team but also to eye the fashion statements that emerge on social platforms from the players' partners. In this year's first and foremost edition, fans were quick to spotlight the newest wave of WAGS jackets making appearances both in arenas and across Instagram and TikTok."
WAGS jackets remain a hockey tradition that draws attention during the Stanley Cup Playoffs through fashion posts on social platforms. The practice began about a decade ago when Lauren Oshie created jackets to support her husband, T.J. Oshie, starting as jean jackets with patches and numbers for partners, children, and pets. Over time, custom jackets expanded so each of the 16 NHL playoff teams receives a design through collaborations with different designers, reflecting team and city identity. For the 2026 Los Angeles Kings playoffs, Tiny Turnip created modern black leather jackets with monochromatic detailing, custom embroidery, and star accents in black-and-silver tones influenced by the team’s legacy.
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