{"title":"Ottawa Nationals","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Ottawa Nationals Collection — Royal Retros Ottawa Nationals Fan Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eAuthentic 1972–1973 Ottawa WHA Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. Sizes S–5XL. The Original Toros Franchise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal Retros carries the deepest Ottawa Nationals throwback collection on the open web — authentic 1972–1973 WHA-era jerseys, hats, T-shirts, hoodies, and Ontario hockey fan apparel honoring the WHA charter franchise that played one season in Ottawa before relocating to Toronto. The original identity of the franchise that became the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/toronto-toros\"\u003eToros\u003c\/a\u003e and then the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/birmingham-bulls\"\u003eBulls\u003c\/a\u003e. Custom name and number on most jerseys. Sizes S–5XL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Shop in the Ottawa Nationals Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOttawa Nationals Jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — Throwback hockey jerseys spanning the WHA-era timeline (1972–1973). Twill construction, period-correct sleeve striping, color-matched crests. \u003cstrong\u003eCustom name and number available on most styles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOttawa Nationals Hats\u003c\/strong\u003e — Snapbacks, fitted caps, dad hats, trucker styles, and unstructured caps featuring the franchise wordmark and logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOttawa Nationals T-Shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Premium pre-shrunk soft-blend tees featuring vintage logos and franchise history designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOttawa Nationals Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and Crewnecks\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heavyweight pullovers and crewnecks for vintage hockey collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomization\u003c\/strong\u003e — Most jerseys can be personalized with your name and number. Free customization on eligible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small through 5XL on virtually every product. We don't upcharge for big \u0026amp; tall sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Royal Retros Is the Home of Ottawa Nationals Throwback Gear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWHA-era authenticity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Period-correct color values, proportions, and stitching for the 1972–1973 Ottawa Nationals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic period-correct construction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twill stitched crests, sublimated fabrics on custom builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree customization on most jerseys.\u003c\/strong\u003e Name and number at no extra cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes Small through 5XL.\u003c\/strong\u003e No big \u0026amp; tall upcharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-shop the broader \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wha\"\u003eWHA collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for related franchises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Buying Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes do Ottawa Nationals jerseys come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall through 5XL on virtually every jersey style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I customize my jersey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — most styles offer free customization. Custom items are final sale and made to order. Allow 7–10 business days for production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials are jerseys made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavyweight twill on most replica jerseys, sublimated polyester on custom and remix styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow accurate is the design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor palettes, lettering style, sleeve striping, and crest detail match 1972–1973 game-worn references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard products ship within 3–5 business days. Custom items ship within 7–10 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGift Ideas for the Ottawa Nationals Fan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the WHA-era hockey historian:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Ottawa WHA rarity throwback gear honoring the 1972–1973 franchise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the cult-rarity collector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ottawa Nationals gear is genuinely rare on the open market — a deep-cut WHA gift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the customization fan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free name-and-number personalization on most jerseys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e WHA nostalgia plays year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Were the Ottawa Nationals?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ottawa Nationals (1972–1973) were a major professional ice hockey franchise that played one season in the World Hockey Association as a WHA charter franchise. The Nationals were placed in Ottawa to bring major-league hockey to Canada’s capital. The franchise played its home games at the Ottawa Civic Centre. The Nationals struggled with low attendance in their inaugural season and the ownership group relocated the franchise to Toronto for the 1973–74 season, becoming the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/toronto-toros\"\u003eToronto Toros\u003c\/a\u003e. The franchise eventually became the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/birmingham-bulls\"\u003eBirmingham Bulls\u003c\/a\u003e in 1976. The Nationals’ single Ottawa season is the most obscure chapter in the lineage — making authentic Nationals gear genuinely rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Greatest Ottawa Nationals Players\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther notables.\u003c\/strong\u003e The original 1972–73 inaugural-season Nationals roster, before the Toronto relocation reshuffled the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVenue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOttawa Civic Centre — the Nationals’ only home for their single-season WHA run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Identify Authentic Ottawa Nationals Throwback Apparel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify the WHA-era color values.\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic franchise colors have specific Pantone-matched values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for the WHA-era logo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1972–1973 franchise used a specific stylized crest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra-specific design matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make sure the throwback represents the actual WHA-era franchise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Retros standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every product is reviewed for period accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen did the Ottawa Nationals exist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WHA-era Ottawa Nationals existed from 1972–1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDid Royal Retros carry the full franchise lineage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — cross-shop the related franchise collections in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wha\"\u003eWHA collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find related Royal Retros collections?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ottawa Nationals connect to multiple collections: the broader \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wha\"\u003eWHA collection\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/legacy-hockey\"\u003eLegacy Hockey collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and our broader \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/hockey\"\u003ehockey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWHA Cross-Shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wha\"\u003eWHA collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for fellow WHA franchises including \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/wha-jets\"\u003eWinnipeg Jets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/houston-aeros\"\u003eHouston Aeros\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/hartford-whalers\"\u003eHartford Whalers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/quebec-nordiques\"\u003eQuebec Nordiques\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the league.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/legacy-hockey\"\u003eLegacy Hockey collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for fans of other defunct franchises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; font-size: 1.15em;\" class=\"tagline\"\u003eOttawa Nationals at Royal Retros — Authentic 1972–1973 WHA Throwbacks. Custom Names \u0026amp; Numbers. 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