Detailed Jersey Set Notes
1993-1994 Throwback
US Hockey Hall of Fame
Comments:
This set of jerseys was produced for the first game of the 1993-94 NCAA Division I hockey season. The game was played at the University of Minnesota for the US Hockey Hall of Fame celebration. There was also a set of Minnesota throwback jerseys made up for this game.
(Front View and
Back View) The Tech jerseys were manufactured by Bauer and designed to replicate those worn in the 1930's. Like others worn at this time, the jerseys were Bauer ProWear polyester knit. They had one piece velcro fight straps with two snaps and a very large Bauer patch on the back hem. The back numbers and "Michigan Tech" crest were done in black twill and the neck was solid black as well.
Photos:
Neck Tagging
Bauer Hem Patch
Sleeve Striping
Back Numbers
1994 GLI Throwback
Comments:
These jerseys were used during the 30th Great Lakes Invitational. They were manufactured by Aaron Sportswear and featured lace-up black/white necks. The two-color white on black numbers and black names on nameplates which matched the jersey material, were all sewn down. A GLI 30th Anniversary patch was featured on the right chest. The Aaron Sportswear logo was embroidered on the back hem. I have never seen one of the game worn MTU jerseys in person or in the possession of any collector. Although each team in the GLI that year wore a set of throwback jerseys I have seen ONLY TWO jerseys (one each from U of Mich and Mich State) from any of the four teams. Very rare to say the least.
Photos:
See Prototype Below
1994 GLI Aaron Prototype
1994 GLI CCM Prototype
CCM photos courtesy of a private collector
Comments:
This Aaron mesh jersey is one of two prototypes produced for Michigan Tech to use in the 1994 Great Lakes Invitational Tournament. (The GLI is played annually at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.) In planning for the 30th anniversary GLI, the local CCM Pro Sales Rep, and a Red Wings marketing manager, tossed around the idea of having throwback jerseys styled after those worn by the teams thirty years earlier and giving them to the players as gifts. (Traditionally, participants in the GLI tournament, have received a non-monetary gift from the tournament organizers.) The idea was well received and prototypes were requested. CCM produced a Michigan Tech prototype, as did Aaron Sportswear, a local jersey manufacturer, who had provided jerseys to the Univ of Michigan and Michigan State in the past. (Co-hosts MTU and U of MI are in the GLI every year along with MSU and a 4th team which is selected each year by invitation.) Ultimately, it was decided that Aaron Sportswear would provide the jerseys for the 1994 tournament. (Aaron Sportswear also provided jerseys in 1999 for the GLI's 35th anniversary.) Although neither of the jerseys shown here were ever game worn, the story behind them makes them a very unique and welcomed addition to our collection.
Photos:
Neck Tagging
Aaron Hem Logo
Sleeve Numbers
Front Numbers
Back Numbers
GLI 30th Patch
1995-1997 Gold Alternate
Comments:
Gold jerseys returned in 1995 for MTU's 75th season of hockey.
Styled after the recently departed jerseys with the script Huskies on the front,
this new version of the old standard was used as an alternate/3rd style.
The jerseys were Bauer ProWear poly knit with two color twill (black on white) numbers,
names (on nameplates), and script Huskies crests. The necks were solid black.
As with all of their jerseys during 1995-96, these jerseys had 75th anniversary patches
on the right chest just below the silver WCHA embroidered logo.
However, because the jerseys would be used another season, the 75th patches on the gold,
as well as the other two sets of jerseys, were removed after Tech ended their season
by losing to the University of Minnesota in the championship game of the WCHA Final Five Playoffs.
Photos:
75th Patch
1997-2001 Gold Alternate
Comments:
In 1997 the gold third jerseys were replaced with this nearly identical set.
The Flying B Bauer logo was added to the left chest, the Bauer logo on the back hem
was now directly embroidered in block letters, and the addition of the large black
and blue Bauer sizing tag in the neck were the only changes.
Other aspects of the jersey such as the WCHA logo embroidered in silver on the right chest,
striping patterns, and solid black neck, remained unchaged from the previous set.
In a bit of irony, the jersey shown at left was worn by Andy Lewis during 1997-98,
as well as Matt Lewis 1998-00, (no relation) who both wore #3 during their time at MTU.
Photos:
Neck Tagging
Bauer Hem Logo
Sleeve Numbers
Flying B Logo
Cresting
Nameplate
Fight Strap
Back Numbers
1999 GLI Throwback
Comments:
Again for 1999, Michigan Tech wore throwback jerseys for the Great Lakes Invitational.
The jerseys were a very large knit with lace up necks. The numbers (arms, back, and front) were two color
sewn twill. Names were also two color twill sewn on plates made of jersey material. A GLI 35th patch was
placed on the right chest. I can not find any jersey manufacturer identified on the outside of the jersey
based on the photos I have seen, but I assume they were again made by Aaron Sportswear.
Photos:
2001-2005 Alternate
Comments:
This set of alternate jerseys departed from the previous modern look of the two previous
sets and was similar to those worn as alternates for the GLI games in 1994 and 1999.
The jerseys were a very large knit with lace up necks manufactured by Pederson. The cresting and numbers
(arms, back, and front) were two color sewn twill. One other departure from the norm was that this set of
jerseys was used for four seasons.
Photos:
Neck Tagging
Pedersons Logo
Sleeve Numbers
Custom Sleeves
Cresting
Nameplate
Back Numbers
2005-Present Alternate
