re: Is there a reason why hockey uniforms haven't become more ergonomically pleasing?

First, the players care more about being protected than looking good. The players are probably wearing more padding now then in the past. If that's the case, they don't want everyone knowing about it, so they prefer loose fitting jerseys and pants. Also think hockey fans are like MLB and College Football fans when it comes to changing uniforms. They don't like seeing changes.



I liked LSU's less shiny 1970's pants better then the ones they wear now.


I also liked the larger numbers than what they wear now..

Old Numbers:
Now:

I liked the full shoulder stripe instead of it coming to a square end like now



I really liked the numbers being on their shoulders the way they were in the 1950's more too.