07-08 Artem Anisimov Hartford Wolf Pack Jersey

September 26th, 2008

This is the game worn 2007-08 home Hartford Wolf Pack jersey of center Artem Anisimov.

Anisimov was selected by the New York Rangers in the second round, 54th overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

The skilled 19-year old made his North American professional debut skating for the Hartford Wolf Pack on October 6, 2007 in this jersey.

Due to the bungled Rbk Edge jersey rollout, many teams in the American Hockey League were forced to wear 2006-07 airknits for the first few games of the season.

The Wolf Pack played just one regular season home game in this set before switching to the Rbk Edge style for the duration of 2007-08 season.

Considering it is a one game wonder, Anisimov spent the entire pre-season with the Rangers, it shows considerable wear on the sleeves.

Light stick marks and board burns litter the cuffs and the sleeves. There is also one light mark across the front hem.

The jersey is a size 56 and is an airknit with mesh underarms identical to those used during the 2005-06 and 2006-07 season. The numbers are a Rangers shadow style and do not match any other home jersey the Wolf Pack have ever worn with navy on white on red.

The nameplate is airknit and the name has been screened on. Everything else is sewn.

The jersey has been photo matched to numerous photos taken on opening night.

I originally acquired this jersey on November 29, 2007 in an AHL/Meigray auction.

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