Yikes! Seems you've stumbled on a page that does not exist! » The following 10 game worn jerseys are only a random selection from my collection. Full collection links are on the right.
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Jake Taylor 2009-2010 Edmonton Oilers (NHL) Alternate Jersey |
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Brand: Rbk |
Material: Edge 2.0 |
Size: 58 |
Draft Information: New York Rangers Round 6 #177 Overall 2002 NHL Entry Draft
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Added to Collection: 2017-11-15
Previous Owners: Meigray Group
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Full Description: Jake Taylor was a big solid d-man that, personally, I think would have made it to the NHL if not for two fluke injuries in his first two pro seasons. First, he took a puck to the face in practice (from coach Ryan McGill) that fractured his orbital bone and wiped out a good chunk of his rookie season.
The following season, Dan Carcillo sucker punched him and broke his face...again, forcing him to, temporarily, play a less physical game.
Then in his third season, he got hurt in training camp. I can not recall the exact circumstances, but it was equally fluky and unfortunate. He returned at the end of January and then blew out his shoulder at the start of March in a fight with Louis Robitaille -- season over.
By his fourth season, no longer eyed as a prospect, he was supplanted in the NYR depth chart by the likes of Marc Staal, Dan Girardi, and Michael Sauer so a change of scenery was much needed.
His first season under the Edmonton Oilers umbrella was interupted early with a knee injury that kept him out for all but 28 games. Shame, too, as he had impressed during the Oilers training camp.
This jersey is from the 2009 pre-season where Taylor played one game in the blue jersey -- September 16, 2009 against the Islanders. He was subsequently assigned to Springfield 5 days layer and remained in the AHL all season.
He never did reach the NHL during the regular season but, man, what a great guy off the ice too. Humble. Truly humble...and I cant say that about too may of the guys Ive photographed during my years working in Hartford.
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Hartford Connection: Hartford Wolf Pack player from 2004-2008.
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Matt Zaba 2001-2002 Vancouver Giants (WHL) Road Jersey |
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Brand: Nike |
Material: Knit |
Size: 58G |
Draft Information: Los Angeles Kings Round 8 #231 Overall 2003 NHL Entry Draft
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Added to Collection: 2015-02-08
Previous Owners: Jay Ruggiero, Joe Bettinelli
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Full Description: This is an inaugural season Giants jersey with name sewn directly on. Most Giants jerseys from the first season had generic block letter nameplates sewn over afterwards as the original lettering was difficult to read. Not this one.
Zaba was on Vancouver's PPL in 2001 but opted instead for the NCAA route so he never actually took the ice in a regular season game for the Giants.
Oddly, there is noticeable goaltender wear and post paint across the back numbers.
There is also a team LOA -- not that that's worth the paper it's printed on.
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Hartford Connection: Hartford Wolf Pack player from 2008-2010.
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Jeff Finley 1998-1999 Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Home Jersey |
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Brand: Bauer |
Material: AirKnit |
Size: 56 |
Draft Information: New York Islanders Round 3 #55 Overall 1985 NHL Entry Draft
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Added to Collection: 2018-05-04
Previous Owners: Dan Lawless, Meigray Group
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Full Description: Set 1. Nice wear throughout.
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Hartford Connection: Hartford Wolf Pack player from 1998-1999.
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Gordy Bonnel 2022-2023 Danbury Hat Tricks (FPHL) Home Jersey |
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Brand: JOG |
Material: AirKnit |
Size: AXL-54 |
Draft Information: Not drafted.
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Added to Collection: 2023-05-17
Previous Owners: None.
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Full Description: Set 2.
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Hartford Connection: None.
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Brand: CCM |
Material: Knit |
Size: 50 |
Draft Information: Not drafted.
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Added to Collection: 2007-03-18
Previous Owners: Dennis Arnold
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Full Description: Name sewn on to a knit nameplate. Decent wear with stick marks all over the place, board burns, and one repair on the sleeve. One large v-shaped repair near the crest. Possibly from the 1992-93 season.
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Hartford Connection: Attended Hartford Whalers training camp from 1990-1993.
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David Oliver 1998-1999 Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Home Jersey |
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Brand: Bauer |
Material: 56 |
Size: AirKni |
Draft Information: Not drafted.
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Added to Collection: 2015-12-04
Previous Owners: Steve Stuart, Meigray Group
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Full Description: Oliver was the most penalized player in the WPHL when he was called all the way up to the AHL at the tail end of the 1998-99 season.
Jersey was originally worn by Jeff Finley (new sewn directly on below name plate), and then by Lee Sorochan whose (longer) nameplate has been removed and replaced with an Oliver nameplate sewn by hand.
A tilt on April 18, 1999 with Aaron Downey of the Providence Bruins did most of the damage to this one. Best of all, they shook hands afterwards.
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Hartford Connection: Hartford Wolf Pack player in 1999.
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Leon Hayward 2004-2005 Manchester Monarchs (AHL) Road Jersey |
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Brand: SP |
Material: Airknit |
Size: 56 |
Draft Information: Not drafted.
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Added to Collection: 2023-07-01
Previous Owners: Dan Riedy
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Full Description: Heavy wear. This is a 2002-03 style jersey based on the SP hem tagging that Hayward wore for the 2003-04 season.
Hayward also wore the same jersey briefly during 2004-05 season which is why the 2005 All Star Classic patch was added.
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Hartford Connection: Leon Hayward coached my kids with the Avon Panthers during the 2016-2017 season.
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Brad Mehalko 2001-2002 Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Road Jersey |
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Brand: SP |
Material: AirKnit |
Size: 54 |
Draft Information: San Jose Sharks Round 7 #167 Overall 1995 NHL Entry Draft
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Added to Collection: 2014-06-08
Previous Owners: Michael Foiles, Meigray Group
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Full Description: Set 2. Custom shortened sleeves.
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Hartford Connection: Hartford Wolf Pack player from 2000-2002.
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Jake Taylor 2005-2006 Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Road Jersey |
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Brand: Rbk |
Material: |
Size: 56 |
Draft Information: New York Rangers Round 6 #177 Overall 2002 NHL Entry Draft
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Added to Collection: 2007-04-11
Previous Owners: Meigray Group
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Full Description: Set 1. Medium/light wear. Wear is difficult to see on the roads but there are board burns on the sleeves and some small un-repaired holes. Elaborate knot system behind the neck tiedown. Shortened fight strap. This is the only set they wore with red numbers -- Set 2 from this season has a different style and featured white numbers.
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Hartford Connection: Hartford Wolf Pack player from 2004-2008.
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Brand: CCM |
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Size: 50 |
Draft Information: New York Rangers Round 1 #19 Overall 1997 NHL Entry Draft
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Added to Collection: 2000-02-09
Previous Owners: Jay Miller
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Full Description: Name on back removed. Medium wear. Autographed on front.
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Hartford Connection: Hartford Wolf Pack player from 1998-2001.
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