SEASONMANUFACTURERMATERIALCRESTS, PATCHES & NOTES
1967-68General Athletic Gerry CosbyDurene Knit "PITTSBURGH" spelled on diagonal, '67 year tag in hem along with size and Cosby tagging. Tie-down
1968-69General Athletic/All Star Sporting GoodsDurene KnitPittsburgh Penguins in circle/ skating penguin, All Star Sports tag in collar along with size flag tag, General Athletic tag in hem. Tie-down
1969-70General Athletic/All Star Sporting GoodsDurene KnitPittsburgh Penguins in circle/ skating penguin, All Star Sports tag in collar along with size flag tag, General Athletic tag in hem. Tie-down
1970-71Wilson/Pittsburgh Sport ShopDurene KnitPittsburgh Penguins in circle/ skating penguin. Tie-down.
1971-72Wilson/Pittsburgh Sport ShopDurene KnitPittsburgh Penguins in circle/ skating penguin, circle crest replaced by skating crest mid season, sometimes Pittsburgh Sport Shop tagging is absent, sometimes Wilson tagging can be seen beneath the Pittsburgh Sport Shop tagging. Tie-down
1972-73RawlingsDurene KnitSkating penguin gold triangle off-center, red Rawlings tag in hem. Tie-down
1973-74RawlingsDurene KnitSkating penguin gold triangle off-center, red Rawlings tag in hem. Tie-down
1974-75RawlingsDurene KnitSkating penguin (embroidered) chevron sleeves, double layer numbering, Rawlings tag in collar
1975-76RawlingsDurene KnitSkating penguin (embroidered) chevron sleeves, single layer numbering, Rawlings tag in collar
1976-77Stall and DeanMeshSkating penguin (embroidered)
1977-78Stall and DeanMeshSkating penguin (twill layered crest)
1978-79Stall and DeanMeshSkating Penguin (twill layered crest)
1979-80Stall and DeanMeshSkating Penguin (screened) Nameplate letters sewn. Second set of jerseys (black and gold). Sleeve numbers on shoulders
1980-81Stall and Dean Sandow (2nd set)MeshSkating Penguin (screened) Sleeve numbers on shoulders
1981-82SandowMeshSkating Penguin (screened) Sleeve numbers on shoulders
1982-83General Athletic (First Set) / SandowMeshGA crest is all twill. Sandow Penguin (screened). Bastein armband on home Sandow.
1983-84SandowMeshSleeve numbers on shoulders Skating Penguin (screened)
1984-85CCMMeshSleeve numbers on shoulders Skating Penguin (screened)
1985-86CCMMeshSleeve numbers on shoulders Skating Penguin (screened)
1986-87CooperMeshSleeve numbers on shoulders. Century Sports on hem. Skating Penguin (screened)
1987-88CCMAir KnitSkating Penguin (screened) Sleeve numbers on shoulders
1988-89CCMAir KnitSkating Penguin (screened/embroidered) Sleeve numbers on arms
1989-90CCMAir KnitPittsburgh All Star Game patch Skating Penguin (embroidered) First half Penguins have gold toe
1990-91CCMUltraFil 1991 Stanley Cup Final patch Skating Penguin (embroidered)
1991-92CCMUltraFil 1992 Stanley Cup 75th, 25th, Badger patchesSkating Penguin (embroidered)
1992-93CCMUltraFil 100 Stanley Cup patch (home only) Modern "bird" logo (home) PITTSBURGH diagonal (road)
1993-94CCMUltraFil Modern "bird" logo (home) PITTSBURGH diagonal (road)
1994-95CCMUltraFil Modern "bird" logo (home) PITTSBURGH diagonal (road)
1995-96CCMUltraFil Modern "bird" logo (home) PITTSBURGH diagonal (road)
1996-97StarterUltraFil Modern "bird" logo (home) PITTSBURGH diagonal (road)
1997-98StarterAir Knitsecond set mesh previous season alternate style becomes road sweater
1998-99StarterMesh & Air Knit.
1999-00Pro PlayerAir KnitNHL 2000 patch
2000-01CCM (home), Koho (road)Air KnitGameONe Japan Patch
2001-02CCM, Koho (road & alt)Air KnitSkating Penguin returns on new alternate with modern "bird" on shoulders
2002-03CCM (home), Koho (road)Air KnitPrevious season alternate style becomes road sweater. New Home jersey Skating Penguin primary logo on chest. "Bird" still on shoulders. Some of hese jerseys have a set stamp in the shoulder tag area
2003-04CCM (home), Koho (road)Air KnitSome of these jerseys have a set stamp in the shoulder tag area
2005-06ReebokAir KnitFirst Home Game jerseys (black) will have Hurricane Katrina patch on front shoulder. Preseason jerseys and some of the first set will actually be CCMs and Kohos with Reebok logo sewn over top of back patch. New Style NHL shield will also be sewn over the older NHL logo. Jerseys will have team stamp inside hem with Steve Latin's signature
2006-07ReebokAir KnitHome jerseys are black. Garth Brooks patch. All Reebok with Canadian Flag Size Tag. New Equipment manager Dana Heinze's name on set stamp. In addition, game worn jerseys will have Heinze's signature on the fight strap
2007-08ReebokRBK Edge1 System (1st set)Home jerseys are black. "Bird" logo removed from shouldersPittsburgh 250th Anniversary patch.Wore "throwback" blue jerseys for the Winter Classic with Winter Classic patchStanley Cup final patch added.
2008-09ReebokRBK Edge2 SystemHome jerseys are black. First two game jerseys feature the Bridgestone NHL Premiere patch "Throwback" blue alternate jerseys worn for 10 games. 2009 Stanley Cup Final Patch worn
2009-10ReebokRBK Edge2 SystemHome jerseys are black."Throwback" blue alternate jerseys are same style as previous season. Civic /Mellon Arena patch scrapped.
2010-11ReebokRBK Edge2 SystemHome jerseys are black."Throwback" blue alternate jerseys are same style as previous season. Winter Classic Jerseys worn twice at home after Jan. 1.
2011-12ReebokRBK Edge2 SystemHome jerseys are black. 2011 Winter Classic style worn as alternates.
2012-13ReebokRBK Edge2 SystemHome jerseys are black. 2011 Winter Classic style worn as alternates.
2013-14ReebokRBK Edge2 SystemHome jerseys are black. The Penguins used a one-game jersey for the Stadium Series on March 1, 2014.

 

Equipment Managers:

Ken Carson (1967 to 1976)
Danny Blair (1976-77)
John Doolan (1977-1987)
Ed Neisner (1987-88)
Steve Latin (1988-2006)
Dana Heinze (2006 – present)