Oh the horror! Just kidding... The reality is that I have a soft spot for this fellow Canadian NHL team, especially with their history and great simplicity of their logo and team colours. I spotted this kids jersey made by CCM with the tag that read "Garcon Boy M/M" at my local Value Village. Current NHL jerseys are made by Reebok, but I've always liked the old CCM ones from the 80s. This one has a stitched-on patch logo, which you don't see on some of the lower quality silkscreened pieces.
I have seen similar jerseys for the Canucks, Leafs, and Flames go for $11.99 or so in this same store, but this particular jersey was priced at $6.99. I have no idea why, but it was a deal too good to pass up, even if I don't think I know many Montreal Canadiens fans that could make use of this.
Sometimes the temptation of a good deal is just too much, and I end up making an impulse buy that sits in the closet, untouched for months. That's certainly one of the drawbacks to thrifting!
This is such a great find! I should start looking in the kids section!
ReplyDeleteWell at least it's not a Maple Leafs sweater, lol! It puts me in mind of that delightful story from Rock Carrier, The Sweater, the one on the $5 bill.
ReplyDeleteI love it. I used to be a Canadiens fan, I'll always have a soft spot too for the old team. I'm not a hockey fan anymore, I think the whole world of professional sports is too diluted and money oriented.