{"product_id":"clearance-albuquerque-chaparrals-t-shirt-m","title":"CLEARANCE Albuquerque Chaparrals T-Shirt - M","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\u003eAfter the one-year wonder \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/collections\/chl-albuquerque-six-guns\"\u003eAlbuquerque Six Guns\u003c\/a\u003e closed up shop at Tingley Coliseum, the Chaparrals (another name for the roadrunner family of birds) took up residence for the 1975-76 season as part of the short-lived SWHL. Unlike the professional minor league of the CHL that the Six Guns had been a part of, the SWHL attempted to be an amateur developmental league. In their first season, the Chaparrals went 39-32-1 and finished just three points shy of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/collections\/chl-amarillo-wranglers\"\u003eAmarillo Wranglers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe league and the Chaparrals would come back for a second season but neither was financially viable. The Bismarck Capitols folded in November, and by December the Chaparrals were attempting to raise money to be able to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/funwhileitlasted.net\/2016\/05\/01\/1975-1977-albuquerque-chaparrals\/\"\u003esend players home for the holidays\u003c\/a\u003e. The team's general manager ran a holiday promotion to raise it, but the promotion failed and the head coach and a dozen players quit in protest. The SWHL itself wouldn't be far behind, as the league folded in January of 1977.\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 Mexico.\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 shirt from the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gildan 5000 heavy cotton tee is a dependable classic made for everyday wear and custom printing. Its 100% cotton fabric is tightly knit to give designs sharper detail and long-lasting color. The seamless body eliminates side seams for a smoother fit, while reinforced shoulders keep the shirt in shape through repeated washes. Durable, comfortable, and print-friendly, the Gildan 5000 is a trusted staple for personalized apparel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e- Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gildan 5000 is made with medium fabric (5.3 oz\/yd² \/ 180 g\/m²) consisting of 100% cotton, offering year-round comfort with lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe classic fit of this shirt ensures a comfy, relaxed wear while the crew neckline adds that neat, timeless look that can blend into any occasion, casual or semi-formal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using 100% US cotton that is ethically grown and harvested. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis blank tee is certified by OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (Certificate No. 168252, OETI - Institut fuer Oekologie).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Ice Hockey","offers":[{"title":"Sport Grey \/ M","offer_id":54754245378323,"sku":"Box10-9","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/6cf9a3de5d3c1724a9aecb39f2e5d6ae_8176e5ac-2dc2-4e58-9a4d-2e2361bc2cb2.jpg?v=1789875258","url":"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/products\/clearance-albuquerque-chaparrals-t-shirt-m","provider":"Vintage Ice Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}