Jersey, Hockey
Object number2010.111.2
Manufacturer
Canada Cycle and Motor Company Limited
Date2001
OriginCanada
MediumPolyester; Metal
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Penguins
DescriptionAll-Star game Alexei Kovalev hockey jersey.DimensionsHeight x Width (width at torso): 35 × 30.25 in. (88.9 × 76.8 cm)InscriptionsProper right chest patch has "NHL" in orange at bottom center.
Proper left center chest has NHL logo patch with "NHL" in silver; below this is "72".
Back has "72" above white text "KOVALEV".
Alexei Kovalev signature in black ink on back at center.
White strap inside at back near bottom has black embroidered "AAB129".
On back at bottom proper right edge is NHLPA logo with blue "NHLPA" and NHL logo with silver "NHL".
MarksMaker label inside collar at back center has black text including "MADE IN CANADA / ... / 56".
Embroidered patch on back at top center "CCM".
Historical Notes2001 NHL All-Star game jersey for former Penguins player Alexei Kovalev collected for display in the Hockey section of the Sports Museum. Kovalev began his career with the Rangers, contributing to their 1994 Stanley Cup win. Traded to the Pens in 1998, Kovalev had his best season in 2000-2001, notching 44 goals and earning 95 points.
Previous owner
Alexei Kovalev
Related institution
Pittsburgh Penguins
Related institution
National Hockey League
Related institution
National Hockey League Players' Association
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