CCM returned as the jersey manufacturer of the Pittsburgh Penguins jerseys for the 2000-01 NHL season. The CCM logo would be featured on the back neckline of the team's Home (white) jerseys while the logo of the company's brand - KOHO - would be the logo featured on the team's Road (black) and Alternate (black) jerseys.
To open the season, the Penguins traveled to Japan to take on the Nashville Predators at Saitama Super Arena outside Tokyo, Japan. The Penguins wore their Home (white) jerseys in the first game on October 7th and their Road (black) jerseys in the second game on October 8th. Both sets featured the NHL's Game ONe Japan patch on the right chest.
On October 28, 2000 vs. New Jersey, the Penguins introduced new alternate jerseys which featured the return of the skating penguin logo that was last donned in 1992. Also, a new color was introduced - Vegas Gold - which was featured in the chevroned hip striping, sleeve striping and triangle of the skating penguin crest and shoulder logos.
The CCM / KOHO logo was embroidered onto a white (CCM) or black (KOHO) twill material and sewn to the back neckline above the players' name on back. The National Hockey League shield logo remained embroidered on the back right hem. The inside neckline of each jersey featured a small manufacturer's tag next to the smaller size fly tag. Inside the side seam was a manufacturer's washing instructions tag. All jerseys were made of Air-Knit material.
J&J Distributing of Ellwood City, PA purchased and marketed the Set 1 Home (white) and Road (black) jerseys. PenguinsChronicles.com obtained and marketed the Alternate Set 1 jerseys. The MeiGray Group purchased and marketed the Set 2 Home (white), Road (black), and Alternate (black) jerseys along with Set 3 Road (black) jerseys.
To open the season, the Penguins traveled to Japan to take on the Nashville Predators at Saitama Super Arena outside Tokyo, Japan. The Penguins wore their Home (white) jerseys in the first game on October 7th and their Road (black) jerseys in the second game on October 8th. Both sets featured the NHL's Game ONe Japan patch on the right chest.
On October 28, 2000 vs. New Jersey, the Penguins introduced new alternate jerseys which featured the return of the skating penguin logo that was last donned in 1992. Also, a new color was introduced - Vegas Gold - which was featured in the chevroned hip striping, sleeve striping and triangle of the skating penguin crest and shoulder logos.
The CCM / KOHO logo was embroidered onto a white (CCM) or black (KOHO) twill material and sewn to the back neckline above the players' name on back. The National Hockey League shield logo remained embroidered on the back right hem. The inside neckline of each jersey featured a small manufacturer's tag next to the smaller size fly tag. Inside the side seam was a manufacturer's washing instructions tag. All jerseys were made of Air-Knit material.
J&J Distributing of Ellwood City, PA purchased and marketed the Set 1 Home (white) and Road (black) jerseys. PenguinsChronicles.com obtained and marketed the Alternate Set 1 jerseys. The MeiGray Group purchased and marketed the Set 2 Home (white), Road (black), and Alternate (black) jerseys along with Set 3 Road (black) jerseys.
To open the season, the Penguins traveled to Japan to take on the Nashville Predators at Saitama Super Arena outside Tokyo, Japan. The Penguins wore their Home (white) jerseys in the first game on October 7th and their Road (black) jerseys in the second game on October 8th. Both sets featured the NHL's Game ONe Japan patch on the right chest.
October 7, 2000 Participation Report
2 - Josef Melichar 5 - Janne Laukkanen 6 - Bob Boughner 8 - Hans Jonsson 11 - Darius Kasparaitis 14 - Milan Kraft 15 - Roman Simicek 18 - Josef Beranek 20 - Robert Lang 24 - Ian Moran 27 - Alexei Kovalev |
28 - Michal Rozsival 30 - Jean-Sebastien Aubin 34 - Garth Snow 36 - Matthew Barnaby 37 - Kip Miller 38 - Jan Hrdina 68 - Jaromir Jagr (C) 71 - Jiri Slegr 82 - Martin Straka 95 - Alexei Morozov |
Click HERE to view a gallery of the Game ONe Japan Home (White) Jerseys
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To open the season, the Penguins traveled to Japan to take on the Nashville Predators at Saitama Super Arena outside Tokyo, Japan. The Penguins wore their Home (white) jerseys in the first game on October 7th and their Road (black) jerseys in the second game on October 8th. Both sets featured the NHL's Game ONe Japan patch on the right chest.
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October 8, 2000 Participation Report
2 - Josef Melichar 5 - Janne Laukkanen 6 - Bob Boughner 8 - Hans Jonsson 11 - Darius Kasparaitis 14 - Milan Kraft 15 - Roman Simicek 18 - Josef Beranek 20 - Robert Lang 24 - Ian Moran 27 - Alexei Kovalev |
28 - Michal Rozsival 30 - Jean-Sebastien Aubin 34 - Garth Snow 36 - Matthew Barnaby 37 - Kip Miller 38 - Jan Hrdina 68 - Jaromir Jagr (C) 71 - Jiri Slegr 82 - Martin Straka 95 - Alexei Morozov |
Click HERE to view a gallery of the Game ONe Japan Road (Black) Jerseys
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The Penguins began wearing Set 1 jerseys with the start of the 2000-01 domestic portion of the regular season on October 13, 2000 vs. Tampa Bay. The set continued throughout the regular season and was worn for the final time on January 21, 2001. The Home (white) jerseys were worn in a total of 18 games - including four times on the road - while the Road (black) jerseys were worn in a total of 21 games. Each individual jersey within the set was worn as allocated by the Pittsburgh Penguins and each jersey should be researched individually to determine exactly when each jersey was worn. Set 1 jerseys were sold by the Pittsburgh Penguins to J&J Distributing.
Click HERE to view a gallery of the Home (White) Set 1 Jerseys |
Click HERE to view a gallery of the Road (Black) Set 1 Jerseys |
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At a press conference on September 5, 2000, Penguins owner Mario Lemieux unveiled and modeled the teams' new alternate jerseys. The design, featuring diagonal stripes on the sleeves and lower sides, incorporated a new color for the franchise - Vegas Gold. The skating penguins logo paid homage to logo worn by the 1992 Stanley Cup championship team. At the news conference, it was announced that the Penguins would wear the uniforms 15 times - 10 home games and five road games - debuting them on October 28, 2000 vs. New Jersey.
The Penguins began wearing the Alternate (black) Set 1 jerseys on October 28, 2000 vs. New Jersey. The set continued through January 3, 2001 vs. Washington. The Alternate (black) Set 1 jerseys were worn in a total of seven home games. Each individual jersey within the set was worn as allocated by the Pittsburgh Penguins and each jersey should be researched individually to determine exactly when each jersey was worn. The Alternate (black) Set 1 jerseys were marketed and sold by PenguinsChronicles.com.
The Penguins began wearing the Alternate (black) Set 1 jerseys on October 28, 2000 vs. New Jersey. The set continued through January 3, 2001 vs. Washington. The Alternate (black) Set 1 jerseys were worn in a total of seven home games. Each individual jersey within the set was worn as allocated by the Pittsburgh Penguins and each jersey should be researched individually to determine exactly when each jersey was worn. The Alternate (black) Set 1 jerseys were marketed and sold by PenguinsChronicles.com.
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Alternate (Black) Set 1 Schedule - 7 games |
10/28 - NEW JERSEY DEVILS 11/8 - PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 11/18 - ATLANTA THRASHERS 12/2 - BUFFALO SABRES 12/13 - TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 12/30 - OTTAWA SENATORS 1/3 - WASHINGTON CAPITALS |
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The Penguins began wearing Set 2 jerseys on January 24, 2001 vs. Montreal. The set continued throughout the remainder of the regular season and was worn for the final time on April 4, 2001 vs. Tampa Bay. The Home (white) jerseys were worn in a total of 15 games while the Road (black) jerseys were worn in a total of 11 games. Each individual jersey within the set was worn as allocated by the Pittsburgh Penguins and each jersey should be researched individually to determine exactly when each jersey was worn. Set 2 jerseys were sold by the Pittsburgh Penguins to MeiGray Group.
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The Penguins began wearing the Alternate (black) Set 2 jerseys on January 27, 2001 vs. Atlanta. The set continued through the remainder of the regular season and was worn for the final time in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final at New Jersey on May 22, 2001. The Alternate (black) Set 2 jerseys were worn in a total of nine games. Each individual jersey within the set was worn as allocated by the Pittsburgh Penguins and each jersey should be researched individually to determine exactly when each jersey was worn. The Alternate (black) Set 2 jerseys were sold to MeiGray Group.
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Alternate (Black) Set 2 Schedule - 9 games |
1/27 - ATLANTA THRASHERS 2/14 - MINNESOTA WILD 2/28 - @ Montreal Canadiens 3/2 - @ New York Rangers 3/3 - @ Washington Capitals 3/20 - BOSTON BRUINS 4/7 - @ Philadelphia Flyers 4/8 - @ Carolina Hurricanes 5/22 - @ New Jersey Devils - Game 5 |
Click HERE to view a gallery of the Alternate (Black) Set 2 Jerseys
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The Penguins began wearing the Set 3 jerseys with the start of the 2001 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 12, 2001 at Washington. The set continued throughout the remainder of the regular season and concluded on April 11, 2010 at NY Islanders. The Home (black) jerseys were worn in a total of 13 games while the Road (white) jerseys were worn in a total of 13 games. Each individual jersey within the set was worn as allocated by the Pittsburgh Penguins and each jersey should be researched individually to determine exactly when each jersey was worn. The Set 3 Home (white) jerseys were recycled to use for the start of the 2001-02 pre-season and regular season. The Set 3 Road (black) jerseys were sold by the Pittsburgh Penguins to MeiGray Group.
Click HERE to view a gallery of the Home (White) Set 3 Jerseys |
Click HERE to view a gallery of the Road (Black) Set 3 Jerseys |