This home black air-knit gamer by Reebok was worn by Jarkko Ruutu during the 2006-07 NHL season. Born in Finland, Ruutu spent a year after junior hockey at Michigan Tech University. He then returned to Finland and spent the next 4 years there before joining the Vancouver Canucks who had drafted him in 1998. Ruutu spent 6 seasons with the Canucks and then joined the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2-year stint beginning in 2006-07. After his time in Pittsburgh, Ruutu played for Ottawa for parts of 3 seasons and ended last season with the Anaheim Ducks. This burly left-winger strung together 6 successive triple-digit PIM years spanning 2003-04 thru 2009-10. On the international stage, Ruutu has represented his native Finland in numerous World Championships, the World Cup of Hockey and in 3 Olympics.

The game wear on this 1st set size 56 sweater is solid and consists of stick and slash marks, board burns, un-repaired burn holes, washed out bloodstains and areas of heavy pilling. Shown above is a beautiful video match of Ruutu letting fly on home ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs Ben Ondrus. Sewn to the inside hem is the official Pittsburgh Penguins game worn jersey and set tagging. Penned in black sharpie on the fight strap is the signature of the Pens equipment man. This jersey will be accompanied by a Penguins team letter.