This story was originally written by the United Press International and was published on January 30, 1980.

PITTSBURGH (UPI) - Will the change in uniform colors to black and gold help make the Penguins a league champion like their counterparts in the City of Champions, the Pirates and Steelers? The National Hockey League Penguins hope so.

The Penguins plan to switch to the black-and-gold color scheme for tonight's home game at Civic Arena against St. Louis Blues. The Blues have agreed to wear predominantly white home uniforms for the game and the Penguins will wear what will become their road uniforms - black and gold.

Pittsburgh will switch to its new home uniforms - white with black-and-gold trim - for Saturday's home game against Philadelphia Flyers.