The Hornets will be a tough act to follow. We're replacing a championship winning team with a group of guys that might not be playing in the NHL if it weren't for expansion.
JACK RILEY
GM of the Penguins in 1967, explaining the differences between the Penguins and the Hornets
• The Hornets were a minor league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings from 1936 to 1945.
The Hornets home jerseys were red wool with a white script "P" and "Hornets."
The Hornets were a minor league team of the NHL Detroit Red Wings and likely wore hand-me-downs jerseys from the parent club.
Pittsburgh was led by player- coach Don Aurie on that team. and led them to their first appearance in the Calder Cup Finals in 1940 where they were swept in three games by the Providence Reds.
The Hornets home jerseys were red wool with a white script "P" and "Hornets."
