Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2015
Nicely done by the Kitchener Rangers was the decision to have their players wear special commemorative jerseys in honor of the Canadian Forces during the opening game of the 2008 MasterCard Memorial Cup held on May 16, 2008 in Kitchener, Ontario, a game which saw the Rangers win 6-5 in overtime over the Gatineau Olympiques. We have one of these very cool “Forces” jerseys from that night, worn by Rangers defenceman Alex Dzielski, showing no size tag in the collar but with a “56” screened on the inner hem. The gamer, showing very light wear, is tagged as “Ironhead Athletic” and features, along with the outstanding soldier image crest front and center, the 2008 Memorial Cup patch on the right shoulder and a poppy logo on the left breast, which was in support of the Kitchener-Waterloo Poppy Fund, the organization the team was raising funds for. The proceeds of the jerseys and helmets auction held later were used to support veterans and their families, along with buying hospital equipment, support cadet groups, and provide student bursaries. Simply a beautiful and important game-worn jersey from the opening game of the 2008 Memorial Cup, honoring the Canadian Forces and celebrating 90 years of junior hockey in Canada. Comes with a Rangers LOA.
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