Penguins throwing it back to 1990s for 'new' third jersey

After being rumoured for months, the Pittsburgh Penguins finally released their third jersey, which is a throwback to one they wore in the 1990s.

Back in black. 🤩

The Penguins have unveiled their diagonal Pittsburgh third jerseys. Thoughts?

📸: @Penguins pic.twitter.com/uoGPRqdKdE— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 1, 2021

"The primarily black throwback jersey will feature the yellow diagonal "PITTSBURGH" text centered on the chest and includes the skating Penguin sans the traditional triangle on each shoulder. The nod to the Penguins away jerseys worn in the 90s will make their triumphant return on home ice for the first time nearly 30 years later," The Penguins said in a statement on their website.

The Penguins added in that statement that they will be wearing this new uniform for at least the next three seasons.

It will make it's on-ice debut on December 11th when the Penguins host the Anaheim Ducks. In total, the jersey will be worn a total of 11 times throughout the 2021-22 season

Third Jersey dates: December 11 vs. Anaheim, December 17 vs. Buffalo, January 2 vs. San Jose, January 23 vs. Winnipeg, January 28 vs. Detroit, February 26 vs. NY Rangers, March 11 vs. Vegas, March 13 vs. Carolina, March 27 vs. Detroit, April 9 vs. Washington, April 12 vs. Columbus, April 21 vs. Boston.

Diagonal Pittsburgh third jerseys are back.... in black!

Learn more: https://t.co/HcGaO3PtCg pic.twitter.com/lag5SAIVKl— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 1, 2021

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