2007-2008 Twelfth Season
Reebok Edge. Set 1 (Edge 1.0). Neck tagging 58.
NHL-MGG No. E07519
This jersey is from the first set of the Reebok "Edge" jerseys. This design was supposed to be a technological revolution over the previous CCM airknits. Unfortunately, the jerseys had a number of problems, including fit, and the fact that the space-age fabric that was supposed to repel water also kept sweat from escaping. To compound matters for the Avalanche, the burgundy fabric in the jersey bled when laundered, giving the light areas of the jerseys a pink hue. The first set of jerseys (dubbed version 1.0, set 1) was worn during the preseason and several games into the regular season. This jersey is from that inaugural set.
The jersey itself is constructed with many panels consisting of several different types of fabric, the most noticeable being the burgundy lycra in the sleeves. Having been worn for only a few games, the wear is predictably light, however it does have some marks, including a visible blue mark on one sleeve. The white fabric of the jersey has a pink cast from laundering.
The Meigray tag is sewn in the rear hem, and the jersey is accompanied by the NHL-MGG LOA. This season's serial numbers begin with a "E" to designate Meigray's fifth year as the marketing agency for Colorado's game jerseys.
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Collar tagging |
Set tagging |
Reebok tag and nameplate |
Wash tag in side seam |
Board mark on sleeve |