After a two year hiatus, CCM returned as the Penguins' official supplier of on-ice jerseys for the 1987-88 season. The Air-Knit jerseys featured the skating penguin logo screened on the front and the color scheme remained largely the same as previous years; however, the neckline on the Home (white) jerseys reverted back to the gold that CCM used for the Penguins during the 1984-85 season. A "small block" CCM logo was embroidered onto the back right hem and CENTURY SPORTS no longer appeared on the back hem of the jerseys in 1987-88.
During the 1987-88 pre-season, the Penguins recylced their 1986-87 Cooper jerseys. The 1986-87 Home (white) Cooper jerseys were worn in three confirmed pre-season games (9/22 vs. Hartford, 9/27 at New Jersey and 10/2 vs. Montreal) while the Road (black) Cooper jerseys were worn in two confirmed pre-season games (9/26 at Montreal and 10/1 at Hartford).
The Penguins also wore two distinct sets of jerseys during the 1987-88 season. While the CCM jerseys themselves were identical between both sets, the numbers on the shoulders and back were slightly different fonts with the first set being a thinner font on the back numbers and a thicker, more "full" outline of the numbers on the shoulders. After the 1988 NHL All-Star break, the Penguins introduced Set 2 which featured thicker back numbers and thinner borders on the shoulder numbers.
The inside neckline of each jersey featured a Maska Air-Knit tag that included text in English and French indicating the 100% polyester construction, washing instructions, trademarks and model "AG57" designations.
The Penguins also wore two distinct sets of jerseys during the 1987-88 season. While the CCM jerseys themselves were identical between both sets, the numbers on the shoulders and back were slightly different fonts with the first set being a thinner font on the back numbers and a thicker, more "full" outline of the numbers on the shoulders. After the 1988 NHL All-Star break, the Penguins introduced Set 2 which featured thicker back numbers and thinner borders on the shoulder numbers.
The inside neckline of each jersey featured a Maska Air-Knit tag that included text in English and French indicating the 100% polyester construction, washing instructions, trademarks and model "AG57" designations.
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
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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 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
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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 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.
Home (White) Set 1 Schedule - 18 games10/13 - TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
10/14 - NEW YORK RANGERS 10/18 - CAROLINA HURRICANES 10/21 - COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS 10/25 - OTTAWA SENATORS 10/27 - @ New York Rangers 11/11 - EDMONTON OILERS 11/24 - @ Philadelphia Flyers 11/25 - LOS ANGELES KINGS 12/6 - BOSTON BRUINS 12/15 - FLORIDA PANTHERS 12/23 - DALLAS STARS 12/26 - @ Buffalo Sabres 12/27 - TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 1/5 - MONTREAL CANADIENS 1/12 - NEW YORK ISLANDERS 1/15 - MIGHTY DUCKS OF ANAHEIM 1/21 - @ Chicago Blackhawks Click HERE to view a gallery of Home (White) Set 1 Jerseys |
Road (Black) Set 1 Schedule - 21 games10/19 - @ Ottawa Senators
11/1 - @ San Jose Sharks 11/3 - @ Vancouver Canucks 11/4 - @ Calgary Flames 11/10 - @ New Jersey Devils 11/13 - @ Colorado Avalanche 11/16 - @ St. Louis Blues 11/22 - CAROLINA HURRICANES 11/28 - @ Boston Bruins 12/1 - @ Buffalo Sabres 12/5 - @ Ottawa Senators 12/9 - @ Toronto Maple Leafs 12/10 - @ Detroit Red Wings 12/16 - @ Montreal Canadiens 12/20 - @ Florida Panthers 12/21 - @ Tampa Bay Lightning 1/8 - @ Washington Capitals 1/9 - @ Boston Bruins 1/13 - @ New York Islanders 1/17 - @ Phoenix Coyotes 1/19 - @ Dallas Stars Click HERE to view a gallery of 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
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
Click HERE to view a gallery of Alternate (Black) Set 1 Jerseys
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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.
Home (White) Set 2 Schedule - 15 games1/24 - MONTREAL CANADIENS
1/31 - PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 2/7 - PHILADELPHIA FLYERS 2/10 - NEW JERSEY DEVILS 2/19 - COLORADO AVALANCHE 2/21 - FLORIDA PANTHERS 2/23 - NEW YORK RANGERS 2/25 - NEW YORK ISLANDERS 3/7 - WASHINGTON CAPITALS 3/10 - CALGARY FLAMES 3/14 - NEW YORK ISLANDERS 3/27 - BUFFALO SABRES 3/29 - CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 3/31 - ST. LOUIS BLUES 4/4 - TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING Click HERE to view a gallery of Home (White) Set 2 Jerseys |
Road (Black) Set 2 Schedule - 11 games1/30 - @ Atlanta Thrashers
2/11 - @ Minnesota Wild 2/16 - @ New Jersey Devils 2/17 - @ Columbus Blue Jackets 3/8 - @ Atlanta Thrashers 3/12 - @ New York Rangers 3/16 - @ Florida Panthers 3/17 - @ Tampa Bay Lightning 3/23 - @ Carolina Hurricanes 3/25 - @ New Jersey Devils 4/2 - @ New York Islanders Click HERE to view a gallery of Road (Black) Set 2 Jerseys |
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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
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 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.
Home (White) Set 3 Schedule - 8 games4/16 - WASHINGTON CAPITALS - Game 3
4/18 - WASHINGTON CAPITALS - Game 4 4/23 - WASHINGTON CAPITALS - Game 6 4/30 - BUFFALO SABRES - Game 3 5/2 - BUFFALO SABRES - Game 4 5/8 - BUFFALO SABRES - Game 6 5/17 - NEW JERSEY DEVILS - Game 3 5/19 - NEW JERSEY DEVILS - Game 4 Click HERE to view a gallery of Home (White) Set 3 Jerseys |
Road (Black) Set 3 Schedule - 9 games4/12 - @ Washington Capitals - Game 1
4/14 - @ Washington Capitals - Game 2 4/21 - @ Washington Capitals - Game 5 4/26 - @ Buffalo Sabres - Game 1 4/28 - @ Buffalo Sabres - Game 2 5/5 - @ Buffalo Sabres - Game 5 5/10 - @ Buffalo Sabres - Game 7 5/12 - @ New Jersey Devils - Game 1 5/15 - @ New Jersey Devils - Game 2 Click HERE to view a gallery of Road (Black) Set 3 Jerseys |