THE INAUGURAL
This is where it all began - with the only set of NHL game worn jerseys ever manufactured by Bauer. They were only worn for one year in this style, adding both to their rarity and charm. They featured a unique shoulder patch with the '98 sewn into the arena logo (only found on gamers and on-ice authentics) and - in addition to the next few years of jerseys had quirky, non-standard customizations that were often all over the charts. If you get your hands on one, it's a good idea to keep it. They don't turn up very often any more.
Materials and Details
Detailed view of crest (home)
Kiss-Cut Tackle Twill Back Numbers (Away)
Detailed View of Collar and Shoulders
Air knit/Jersey Material Nameplate w/
sewn on Twill Lettering
Kiss-Cut Tackle Twill Sleeve Numbers
Materials at the bottom hem (White)
Some early 'A' Patches had looser stitching than other patches, due to players' shifting roles
Closeup View of the Kiss-Cut Style
(Note the Imperfect Outer Layer Alignment)
Details of Elbow Reinforcement
Jerseys Owned in this Gen
Tom Fitzgerald 1998-1999
White Set Unconfirmed (Traded)
Darren Turcotte 1998-1999
White Set 2 w/A (Sold)
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Jan Vopat 1998-1999
Navy Set Unknown (Traded)
Cliff Ronning 1998-1999
Navy (Set Unconfirmed)
1998-1999
Home
Customization Specs
Back Number Height
12 3/8"
Sleeve Number Height
4"
Nameplate Height
4 1/4" (Letters 3 1/2")
Tagging, Patches & Branding
NHL Hem Branding
(Home Pictured)
Manufacturer Branding (Home Pictured)
"98" Patches
(Inaugural Year Only)
Away
Back Number Height
12 1/4"
Sleeve Number Height
4"
Nameplate Height
4 1/4" (Letters 3 3/8")
Manufacturer Branding & Sizing Inside Collar
"A" Assistant Capt. Patch
4" Height
"C" Captain's Patch
4" Height