Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction Spring 2025
Winners of the Kanada-malja (Canada Bowl) in 1997-98 as Finish champions in SM-liiga, Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna, Helsingfors - known as HIFK Helsinki - was backstopped by a young Tim Thomas. From his personal collection, we offer a photo-matched blocker and glove combo used by Thomas during the 1997-98 SM-liiga season. Bauer Reactor models in red and black with white accents, Thomas was with the club for two seasons - in 1997-98 and 1998-99 - with an online image showing Thomas wearing these during the championship season in 1997-98, while a second image found from the following season in 1998-99 shows Thomas wearing a different blocker and glove. The pair shows moderate to heavier use including marks, wear and rubbing to the material; a good indication that they were likely worn throughout the entire season and possible longer. An included image has been matched to a number of marks on the face of the blocker, as well as to two white transfer marks on the black middle section of the reverse pocket on the glove. From his days climbing the ranks prior to becoming one of the best goaltenders in the NHL, a signed LOA from Tim Thomas will accompany.
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