HENDERSON (KTNV) — The Henderson Silver Knights have officially crowned the winners of the 2023 jersey design contest.
In October, the team showcased jersey designs that had been created by Clark County School District students and allowed the public to vote on which one was their favorite.
The winners were Zyler and Kathryn from Southeast Career Technical Academy.
Congratulations to @setechtweets students ! Zyler and Kathryn won the @HSKnights Jersey Art contest! The players will wear the jerseys with their art during the Hockey Fights Cancer Knight on Feb. 3, 2024. pic.twitter.com/QioxyVi3PY
— CCSD (@ClarkCountySch) November 14, 2023
In their submission, the students wrote they wanted to create something "that is very childish and fun" That took the shape of a horse with rainbow hair that was tied with a gold ribbon. They also added butterflies, which are a "symbol of rebirth and we wanted to have something that was meaningful that was pretty and kids would find fun."
The jerseys also have shoulder patches with a sword going through a golden ribbon, surrounded by a shield because "these children fighting cancer are trying to protect themselves and they are such strong-willed warriors, fighting cancer day by day".
The jerseys will be worn during the Cancer Awareness game on Feb. 3 against the Iowa Wild. Tickets are on sale now and start at $20.
