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The Marquette Prison Pirates are one of hockey's greatest untold stories. On February 2, 1954, the Detroit Red Wings — the reigning Stanley Cup champions — played an exhibition game against a team of inmates at Marquette Branch Prison in Michigan, making it the first outdoor game ever played by an NHL team. The Prison Pirates, led by athletic director Leonard Brumm and equipped with donated gear from Michigan Tech, entered with a 4-1-1 record against outside teams. Red Wings GM Jack Adams agreed to the game after a visit to the prison during a Stroh's beer promotional tour. The result was hockey history you can't make up.

Official product of Bench Clearers Inc
100% Polyester
100% Machine Wash Safe
Official team colors and logos
Fits like a "hockey basketball jersey"
Sizing: Runs slightly larger than a normal T-shirt size — see our Sizing Chart for measurements

The Marquette Pirates Hockey Tank is an officially licensed hockey product by BenchClearers.com — fan-first hockey apparel built by hockey people.

At Bench Clearers the hockey tank is its own category, made for fans who don't switch off when the season ends.

Every Bench Clearers design comes from our own art team.

Features a sublimated, full-color graphic print design.

Material Composition:

✔ 100% Performance Polyester

Fabric Features:

✔ Lightweight and breathable for all-day comfort

✔ Soft, athletic texture

Washing Instructions:

✔ Machine wash cold with similar colors

✔ Use mild detergent

❌ Do not use bleach or fabric softeners

Drying Instructions:

✔ Tumble dry low or hang dry for best results

❌ Do not wring

Ironing & Steaming:

✔ Cool iron if needed

❌ Do not iron over printed graphics

Special Care:

✔ Wash inside out to preserve prints and colors

✔ Avoid high heat to maintain fabric longevity

The Pirates were the inmate team at Marquette Branch Prison in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. On February 2, 1954, the Detroit Red Wings played them on the outdoor rink inside the prison walls in 21-degree weather, with about 600 inmates watching: the first outdoor game featuring an NHL team.

More Retro & Defunct: every retro and defunct team. More Michigan hockey: every Michigan team.

Who Were the Prison Pirates?

Red Wings players face off against the Marquette Prison Pirates on the outdoor rink inside Marquette Branch Prison — the first outdoor game in NHL history — photo 1 of 6

Marquette Branch Prison in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, known as the Alcatraz of the North — photo 2 of 6

1953: two inmates asked the Red Wings to come play and the warden made it official — there was no rink, so they built one — photo 3 of 6

The trophy was a refuse bucket — they called it the Honeypot — photo 4 of 6

Feb 2, 1954: Howe, Lindsay, Sawchuk and the Red Wings were 18–0 after one period — they stopped counting and swapped jerseys — photo 5 of 6

Marquette Pirates Hockey Tank

Name: Marquette Pirates Hockey Tank
Brand: BenchClearers
SKU: MARPIRATES1XS
Price: 45.5 USD
Availability: InStock

Regular price $65.00 Sale price$45.50

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Size

Size chart

Size

XXL

XXXL

XXXXL

Color

Black

Material

Polyester

Tailored Fit

Stretchable

Moisture Wicking

Fade-Proof Print

Machine Washable

Quantity

Made-To-Order Product: Ships to you in 2-3 weeks.

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**This Product is made-to-order and ships in ~2-3 weeks.**

Official product of Bench Clearers Inc
100% Polyester
100% Machine Wash Safe
Official team colors and logos
Fits like a "hockey basketball jersey"
Sizing: Runs slightly larger than a normal T-shirt size — see our Sizing Chart for measurements

The Marquette Pirates Hockey Tank is an officially licensed hockey product by BenchClearers.com — fan-first hockey apparel built by hockey people.

At Bench Clearers the hockey tank is its own category, made for fans who don't switch off when the season ends.

Every Bench Clearers design comes from our own art team.

Features a sublimated, full-color graphic print design.

Material Composition:

✔ 100% Performance Polyester

Fabric Features:

✔ Lightweight and breathable for all-day comfort

✔ Soft, athletic texture

Washing Instructions:

✔ Machine wash cold with similar colors

✔ Use mild detergent

❌ Do not use bleach or fabric softeners

Drying Instructions:

✔ Tumble dry low or hang dry for best results

❌ Do not wring

Ironing & Steaming:

✔ Cool iron if needed

❌ Do not iron over printed graphics

Special Care:

✔ Wash inside out to preserve prints and colors

✔ Avoid high heat to maintain fabric longevity

More Retro & Defunct: every retro and defunct team. More Michigan hockey: every Michigan team.

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