Today the Dallas Stars officially unveiled their new alternate sweater for the 2008-09 season. As rumored, it's essentially a white version of their current black jersey.

It features DALLAS in text across the chest in green with the sweater number beneath it on the front. You can read more on the Stars' web site. But first thing's first. Here's a picture.

It pains me to think Brad Richards will have to wear that. So disappointed we let him go.

Anyway, here's how the Stars describe their new threads.

The new third jersey is the same basic design as their current dark sweater, but white. This look was introduced last season as a new design for the Dallas Stars — a word-mark as the primary emblem on the front of the jersey, as the team’s home of “DALLAS” is cleanly presented across the chest accompanied by the respective player’s uniform number centered underneath. The traditional Dallas Stars logo is featured on each shoulder.

According to their web site, the Stars will wear this sweater for the next four straight games. They also released a complete schedule for the rest of the season.

I'll add more pictures as they become available.