Captain And Assistant Captain Apparel

Captain and assistant captain markings are the standard leadership identifier on hockey jerseys, and the convention carries over to off-ice team apparel. A captain hoodie with a small C on the left chest, an assistant tee with the A on the sleeve, and an embroidered "CAPT" call-out on the back of a rope hat make team leadership clear without overdoing it. Bear Grips Pro Shops supports per-player customization at the VIP base price with no upcharge for the C or A markings.

Standard C And A Call-Out Placement

• Left chest: small C (1.5-2 inches) for captain; same placement for A
• Sleeve: alternative placement, often used when the chest already has a team logo
• Back of hat: "CAPT" or "ASST" embroidered on the back closure
• Front of hat: team logo with a small C below for captain hat

Best Pieces For Captain And Assistant Apparel

• Premium Cotton Crew Tee (Next Level, $23.88 VIP base): captain tee with chest call-out
• Comfort Soft Hoodie (Bear Grips, $36.88 VIP base): captain hoodie with left-chest C
• Classic Zip-Up Hoodie (Gildan, $41.88 VIP base): captain zip-up
• Men's Performance Quarter-Zip Pullover (Sport-Tek, $29.88 VIP base): captain quarter-zip for bench wear
• Classic Rope Hat (Richardson, $29.86 VIP base): embroidered captain hat with team logo and CAPT

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Three-Leader Convention (Captain Plus Two Assistants)

Most hockey teams designate three leaders: one captain (C) and two assistant captains (A). The off-ice apparel reflects this:

• Captain: chest or sleeve C in a distinct color (often white on team color)
• Assistant captain 1: chest or sleeve A in the same placement
• Assistant captain 2: matching A placement
• Rest of team: same apparel without the C or A

How To Add C And A Call-Outs On The Shop

1. Set up the base team tee or hoodie with the standard team logo
2. Add a per-piece customization for "Leader Mark" with options: None, C, A
3. Captain and assistant captain order with the C or A selected
4. Each piece prints with the correct call-out at the order level

No upcharge for the C or A mark; supported as a free per-piece customization at the VIP base price.

Common C And A Placement Mistakes

• Putting the C on the front chest without a team logo: looks lopsided; pair with team logo on the other chest or back yoke
• C too large (3-4 inches): scale to 1.5-2 inches for off-ice apparel; the on-ice convention scales differently
• Inconsistent color of the C across the team: pick one color (white or team-accent) and apply consistently to captain and both A markings

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the C or A be added to an embroidered hat?

Yes. Hat embroidery supports a "CAPT" or "ASST" call-out on the back closure or a small C/A on the side panel.

What if the team rotates captains by month?

Each piece is per-player, so a new captain in October orders a new tee with the C. The old captain keeps their tee with the C as a record of the term.

Can a player's nickname go alongside the C or A?

Yes. Nickname on the right chest plus C on the left chest is a clean layout.

Do the C and A markings cost extra?

No. Per-piece customization is included at the VIP base price with no upcharge for additional design elements.