The Pittsburgh Penguins Join the NHL
The Penguins' journey in the NHL began in 1967, when they joined the League as an expansion team. Their name is derived from “the Igloo,” the nickname of the Civic Arena, where they played in the early years.
Though the team quickly established themselves as tough competitors on the ice, qualifying for the playoffs in their third season, they had their share of rocky times in the '70s and early '80s. A bankruptcy filing in 1975 even put the team’s continued existence in doubt.
However, the team's fortunes improved with the arrival of future Hall of Famer (and future team owner) Mario Lemieux, as well as other stars like defenceman Paul Coffey and goaltender Tom Barrasso. The team won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992, and they have collected three more since. In 2010, the Penguins moved to the Consol Energy Center, which was later renamed PPG Paints Arena.
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Colors
The team changed their team colors in 1980, abandoning their blue-and-white Penguins jerseys in favor of black and gold. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ jersey logo has been altered several times over the years as well.
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Pittsburgh Penguins Throwback Jerseys of Iconic Players
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- Sidney Crosby: A franchise cornerstone, Crosby led the Penguins to three Stanley Cups and is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
- Mario Lemieux: "Super Mario" won two Cups as a player and saved the franchise as its owner, cementing his legacy as a Penguins icon.
- Jaromir Jagr: Jagr powered the Penguins to two Stanley Cups in the 1990s, known for his scoring and strong skating.
- Marc-Andre Fleury: Beloved for his acrobatic saves, Fleury was a key part of the Penguins’ three recent Cup victories.
- Evgeni Malkin: Malkin’s size and skill have helped the Penguins win three Cups, making him one of the game’s most dominant players.
- Kristopher Letang: A three-time Cup winner, Letang is known for his puck-moving skills and leadership on defense.
- Ron Francis: Francis played a crucial role in the Penguins' back-to-back Cup wins in 1991 and 1992 with his playmaking and leadership.
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