{"product_id":"clearance-albany-choppers-tank-top-l","title":"CLEARANCE Albany Choppers Tank Top - L","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur clearance section houses discounted apparel items. These consist of overstock, test prints, returns, misprinted, or out of print items from our collections. The specific details on the condition or defects for each item are listed in the item's description (if any). Items that were returned damaged or in otherwise non-new condition will not be sold and instead are donated to charity. All sales from this section are final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e runs big\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTank tops runs 2-3 inches longer than our t-shirts. Please consult the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/pages\/size-charts-product-details\"\u003esize chart\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albany Choppers have to be one of the worst business decisions a minor league franchise has ever made. From 1952-1990 the Choppers were the Fort Wayne Komets in Indiana, a team that is an institution in Fort Wayne to this day. But in 1990, owner David Welker decided to move the franchise east to the New York State capital of Albany and turn them into the Albany Choppers. The supermarket chain Price Chopper became a part owner, hence the name and color scheme. The team also picked up Alain Lemieux, brother of Mario, along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe move to Albany didn't go well. As part of the agreement to let them move east, further east than the IHL had ever been, they had to pick up the travel tab for some of the teams coming to visit them. They also faced competition from local college and AHL teams in the area, and played to small crowds in a 15,000-seat arena. Given all this financial pressure, the Choppers would fold after only 55 games in Albany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis would make a unique gift for the hockey fan in your life or a neat find for yourself of a vintage hockey team from New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree standard shipping on all orders shipped to the USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nQuestions about us or our products? Check out our FAQ.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/pages\/a-note-about-ship-times\"\u003eLearn more \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n--\u003cbr\u003e\nAbout the tank top from the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tank tops are perfect for showing off your favorite retro hockey teams in hot weather! These 100% polyester tops are super lightweight, comfortable, moisture-wicking and odor-resistant. Think summer isn't hockey season? Think again and grab one of our tank tops to take to the pool, beach, or wherever you go this summer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a customized tank top with your name and number on it? Add the custom tank top product to your cart and we'll do that rest. Only costs $14.99 more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% moisture-wicking polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra light fabric (4 oz\/yd² (136 g\/m²))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors are dye sublimated into the fabric for super long lasting design that won't fade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted in the USA from globally sourced fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank tops run 2-3 inches long compared to t-shirts, refer to size chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Ice Hockey","offers":[{"title":"Royal Blue \/ L","offer_id":54754236858643,"sku":"Box8-18","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/18135532805531560894_2048_60d7eeb6-27ce-431a-8b33-887c5640cb37.jpg?v=1789874902","url":"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/products\/clearance-albany-choppers-tank-top-l","provider":"Vintage Ice Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}