Hockey jersey

A hockey sweater or jersey is a piece of clothing worn by ice hockey, ringette, broomball, and spongee players to cover the upper part of their bodies. These jerseys are occasionally worn by North American bandy players as well as some rinkball players in Finland. They are also worn by French Canadian improv players as a direct nod to hockey. This article deals chiefly with jerseys worn by ice hockey players.

"Sweater" is terminology originating from the sport's earlier days when the game was predominantly played outside during winter and where the sweaters worn by players was a warm wool-knit covering.