AUSTIN, MINN. – The Austin Bruins announced today that for the first time in team history, Bruins fans will have the opportunity to design the team’s specialty jerseys for the 17th Annual Paint the Rink Pink game, scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2027 at Riverside Arena.
The Paint The Rink Pink Jersey Design Contest will open September 1st and run for the entirety of the month. The contest invites fans of all ages and design experience to submit an original design for consideration. The winning design will be selected by the Austin Bruins Foundation board of directors and produced into the official jersey worn by the Bruins at the annual cancer fundraising game.
To enter, fans can head to austinbruinsfoundation.org and download the official Paint the Rink Pink Jersey Design Template and either hand draw or digitally create their design. Entrants must then submit their completed design and entry information by September 20, 2026. Finished designs must be submitted by emailing Brian Schulz at brian@austinbruins.com.
Official designs must:
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Feature pink as a prominent color. It does NOT need to be the primary color
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Incorporate the Austin Bruins identity
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Reflect the spirit of Paint The Rink Pink and its mission of supporting cancer research at The Hormel Institute
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Include design elements for the front, back and sleeves of the jersey
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Be an original design created for this contest
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Be appropriate for fans of all ages
All fans are encouraged to submit designs for the contest regardless of design experience. The Bruins encourage fans to use any and all mediums including, but not limited to, markers, color pencils, crayons, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
The winning designer and jersey will be announced in January at the annual Business After Hours event at the Hormel Institute.
CONTEST TIMELINE
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September 1: Contest Opens
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September 30: Submission Deadline
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October: Foundation Board Selection
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Mid-January: Official Jersey Unveiling
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February 6: 17th Annual Paint The Rink Pink
Complete contest rules, templates, logos and submission information are available through the Austin Bruins Foundation website, austinbruinsfoundation.org.
Paint the Rink Pink is an annual game played by the Austin Bruins Hockey Club to support cancer research at The Hormel Institute in Austin, MN. Over 16 years, the Bruins organization has raised over $400,000 to benefit The Hormel Institute. One of the most popular aspects of Pink Night each season are the unique pink jerseys worn by the team each year. After the game, the Bruins players participate in various skits for the fans before the jerseys are auctioned off with all proceeds donated to The Hormel Institute.
