1997-2008 Hartford Wolf Pack Practice Jersey

June 1st, 2008 | Posted in American Hockey League, Hartford Wolf Pack |

This is a game worn yellow Hartford Wolf Pack Practice jersey.

This size 56 knit jersey is manufactured by Bauer. Bauer supplied the Wolf Pack with jerseys from 1997 through 2000. The Wolf Pack have re-used these Bauer jerseys in practice and training camp since that time.

In practice, the Wolf Pack have traditionally worn 6 different color jerseys. There would be four forward lines — one in red, one in royal blue, one in green, and one in yellow. Defenseman always wore navy blue. Goaltenders would wear black. Those coming off of injury, not yet signed, or not expected to play would wear white.

In recent years, the numbers applied to practice jerseys — of late, manufactured by SP and Rbk — have been seemingly random and would be more easily associated with football linebackers.

I’ve also seen the same player wear a different number (or no number at all) numerous times, but back when the Bauer jerseys came in, they all (for the most part) matched up to the player’s game jersey.

During the Wolf Pack’s Bauer era, from 1997-2000, the only player to wear number 20 was P.J. Stock.

Jordan Owens is pictured in this jersey from a practice in October of 2007 — his game jersey was actually number 46 during the 2007-08 season.

The jersey shows numerous board burns but not heavy wear as it was only used in practice and during training camp scrimmages. There is some staining around the collar. The crest is sewn on and is identical to the game jersey crest of that time.

The number is a thick black heat seal — not the type that will ever peel. Bauer’s “B” logo is sewn (not embroidered) to the front and the back hem features a large satin material Bauer patch as well. There is a fight strap.

I acquired this jersey direct from the Hartford Wolf Pack on May 31, 2008.