Ahead of their game against the No. 1 Minnesota Golden Gophers yesterday, No. 4 Ohio State Women's Hockey team unveiled new all-black uniforms for the anticipated clash between two of the country's best programs.
There was only one problem.
We are underway from Ridder Arena! The Buckeyes open the game on the penalty kill due to a wardrobe infraction #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/KkESsXyWAs
— Ohio State Women's Hockey (@OhioStateWHKY) October 20, 2018
The Buckeyes played the Gophers yesterday with no infractions despite wearing the same sweaters. They weren't so lucky today.
@GopherWHockey @powerplayclub @LetsPlay_Hockey #7 Williamson scores to put Gophers up 1-0 pic.twitter.com/TOLMK6bYrj
— Susan McPherson (@susanmcp_susan) October 20, 2018
While you wait for today's puck drop check out the photos from last night's game! #GoBucks
— Ohio State Women's Hockey (@OhioStateWHKY) October 20, 2018
: https://t.co/QAHbztlmJp pic.twitter.com/5Q2mnkklxa
In the minds of the referees on the ice, the red outline simply does not do the trick to make these numbers readable.
Minnesota opened the match with a power play but failed to take advantage. You can follow the game on Twitter here.