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What Your Holiday Light Colours Say About Your NHL Team

Home decorated with NHL-themed Christmas lights matching team colours

You're hanging lights and suddenly realize: that deep royal blue and crisp white combo feels familiar. Are your lights giving away your favourite hockey team?

Every holiday season, you transform your home into a winter wonderland. But have you ever noticed how your lighting palette might be tipping your hand as an NHL fan? For Canadian homes especially, there’s a good chance you're repping your home team subconsciously. 

Here's your unofficial guide to NHL team colours and how to achieve them with Big Star Lights products.


Table of Contents

  • Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Calgary Flames
  • Vancouver Canucks
  • Edmonton Oilers
  • Montreal Canadiens
  • Winnipeg Jets
  • How to Nail the Look with Big Star Lights
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Summary

Toronto Maple Leafs

Colour Palette: Deep royal blue + crisp white

Achieve the look:

💡 Pro Tip: Blue and white installations look especially sharp on dark shingles and snowy landscapes.

Blue and White Holiday Lights

Calgary Flames: Fire-Red & Gold Spark

Colour Palette: Red + warm yellow or amber

Bring the heat with:

💡 Pro Tip: Cluster red G30s in window boxes for a fiery focal point.

Red and White Faceted C9 Bulbs

Vancouver Canucks: West Coast Green & Blue

Colour Palette: Emerald green + blue + white

Create coastal cheer:

Green and Blue Christmas Lights

Edmonton Oilers: Bold Orange & Navy Grit

Colour Palette: Bright orange + navy blue + white

Score with:

Orange and Blue Christmas Lights

Montreal Canadiens: Classic Red, White & Blue

Colour Palette: Scarlet red + navy blue + pure white

Stay classic:

Red and Blue Christmas Lights | Big Star Lights

Winnipeg Jets: Sleek Silver & Ice Blue

Colour Palette: Whiteout and cool blue

Achieve lift-off:

Cool White C9 Faceted Bulbs | Big Star Lights

How to Nail the Look with Big Star Lights

Big Star Lights makes team spirit easy to install. Our wide variety of colour options in C9 Faceted and G30 Smooth Bulbs means you can mix and match to hit every team's signature style. Plus:

All bulbs are commercial-grade and designed to survive Canadian winters

Team Key Colours Recommended Bulbs
Leafs Blue, White C9 Faceted, G30 Smooth
Flames Red, Amber C9 Faceted, G30 Smooth
Oilers Orange, Blue C9 Faceted, G30 Smooth
Canadiens Red, Blue, White C9 Faceted, G30 Smooth
Canucks Blue, Green, White C9 Faceted, G30 Smooth

Final Takeaway: Light Up Your Loyalty

The holidays are about tradition, and few traditions run deeper than hockey in Canada. Whether you're stringing up a single home or lighting a whole street, show your spirit with pro-grade colour combos that do more than dazzle—they declare your loyalty.

Want help designing a team-themed display? Contact us or check out our latest colour collection bundles.


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mix brands of lights for these effects?
Big Star Lights has consistent brightness and color tone that will work best for your holiday light display.

Which lights work best for tree wraps?
Stretch Mini Lights offer great coverage and sparkle for wrapping branches and trunks.

Do you offer bulk discounts for installers? 
Yes! Sign up for the BSL Community program here.


Summary

  • Holiday lights can reflect home town pride
  • Each team has a signature colour combo that can be recreated with C9 and G30 bulbs
  • Use high-quality, weather-resistant products for best results

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Whether you're decorating for the holidays or creating year-round ambiance, we have the perfect lights for every project.

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