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NHL releases new Fanatics Penguins jersey

By Dan Kingerski, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Penguins v New Jersey Devils NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 04: Pierre-Olivier Joseph #73 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on April 04, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ( BRUCE BENNETT/Getty Images)

By Dan Kingerski, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghHockeyNOW.com.

NHL sweaters will continue to be made in Canada as they have for 50 years, but the league officially announced their 10-year partnership with Fanatics, a company known for producing inexpensive fan apparel. The change means 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins’ jerseys will bear the label and have a few changes in construction, though as of now, there will not be a change in appearance.

Don’t worry, the players’ sweaters will be hand-stitched and will not include the infamous Fanatics iron-on patches. In fact, it seems Fanatics Apparel is making a great effort to shed its past reputation.

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