CUSTOM HOCKEY · TEAM PROJECTS
Hockey Team Roster Guide
Practical buying guidance for hockey teams, clubs and apparel brands.
Key takeaways
- Keep one current version.
- Separate player and goalie cuts.
- Treat names and numbers as exact text.
- Reconcile quantities by product and colorway.
- Assign a final approver.
Choose clear columns
Use a stable line ID and identify the product or style, colorway, player or goalie cut, size, printed name, number and quantity. Add a notes column only for genuine exceptions. Keep private contact or medical information out of the production file; it is not needed to print a jersey.
Check data before approval
Look for duplicate numbers within the relevant team, missing sizes and inconsistent capitalization. Preserve leading zeros if they are part of the intended number. A blank name field should explicitly mean no name, not awaiting confirmation. If a player gets home and away garments, account for both.
Reconcile and lock the final version
Calculate quantities by style, colorway, cut and size, then compare them with the quotation. Ask the team contact to review the personalization exactly as it should appear. Rename the approved file with a date or revision, archive the previous version and state that the new file replaces it.
Buyer checklist
| Line | Style / color | Cut / size | Name / number | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Home navy | Player / chart-confirmed size | Example: MORGAN / 07 | 1 |
| 02 | Away white | Player / chart-confirmed size | Example: MORGAN / 07 | 1 |
| 03 | Home navy | Goalie / chart-confirmed size | Example: LEE / 30 | 1 |
Common mistakes
- Keeping corrections in separate chat messages.
- Using the same column for player number and quantity.
- Failing to count both home and away garments.
Questions before you start
Should each player have one row?
Use separate rows when products, cuts, sizes or colorways differ. One player may need several rows.
How should blank names be handled?
Write an explicit instruction such as NO NAME when intentional.
Can the roster include phone numbers?
Production normally does not need them. Keep unnecessary personal information out.
Can we change the file after approval?
Ask first. A change may affect artwork, cost or schedule depending on production status.
How should reorders be recorded?
Reference the approved style and create a new clearly dated roster for the additional quantities.
Continue planning
Turn the checklist into a project
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