Fanatics makes embarrassing spelling error on NHL jersey in primetime game

Fanatics continues to give hockey fans headaches around the league with their poor quality, and they made a huge spelling error in last night's primetime game.

In 2023, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman caused a little controversy by naming Fanatics the official jersey supplier of the League. After a long-term ten-year partnership with Adidas, the brand stepped aside and allowed Fanatics to take up the highly exclusive job of creating jerseys for the NHL. The decision received mixed reactions in light of the track record of Fanatics regarding quality.

Fanatics had already come under fire from fans because of high prices and several notable mistakes in past merchandise, including misspelled names. Supporters hoped the company would raise its standards and avoid such gaffes in its new role with the NHL. Unfortunately, those hopes were dashed during a recent game when an embarrassing mistake occurred which left many wondering if the company is competent enough.

During last night's game, the San Jose Sharks took to the ice with goaltender Vitek Vanecek and his last name spelled wrong on his jersey. Instead of "Vanecek," the name was "Vanacek", an error that was pretty clear right off the bat. The mistake went viral in no time on social media, where reporter Max Miller posted a picture of the mishap on X, further fanning outrage from fans, the media, and NHL aficionados.

But the mistake was grating for fans more specifically because Vanecek is no rookie. At 28, he's a seasoned veteran of the NHL, with 167 games under his belt. While this kind of mistake can be understood for less known players, it became disrespectful and unprofessional given his experience. To add insult to injury, Vanecek gave up three goals in 21 shots to help the Sharks lose 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche.

With the Sharks still seeking their first win of the season, there's much speculation that a call-up could be forthcoming for promising young goaltender Yaroslav Askarov, who has impressed in the AHL to date. If Askarov does get the call-up, he may want to make sure Fanatics knows how to spell his name. One thing's for sure, fans will be watching closely for Fanatics' next blunder.

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