Sidney Crosby scored the game winner in a shootout (above) and the jerseys, which reintroduce the Penguins original colors, were a huge marketing success. Quietly, the Penguins have announced that the jersey has now been retired. From the May 28 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in an article by Shelly Anderson:
This was certainly news to me. Obviously it is a marketing move and will lead to thousands more jerseys being sold at $150 a pop. It will be interesting if the team keeps the color scheme or moves in another direction. Hit the poll on the right and share your thoughts.The Penguins probably will unveil a new jersey/uniform for the game. The design -- and whether it will become the team's next "third jersey" -- is still in the works. The blue alternate uniform that the Penguins debuted in the 2008 Winter Classic and kept to wear in select games was retired after the 2009-10 season.
