{"product_id":"clearance-columbus-mad-cows-hoodie-premium-s","title":"CLEARANCE Columbus Mad Cows Hoodie (Premium) - S","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 small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was udder madness when the Columbus Mad Cows came to life for a single event on Halloween night, Friday, October 31, 1997, as part of a unique and legendary “bait and switch” promotion by the Columbus Chill team president David Paitson.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo bolster interest in the Opening Night date of Halloween, customarily a tough night to draw sports consumers given traditional beggar night activities, the Chill leveraged the excitement of the launch of the new NHL expansion franchise and its highly-anticipated team nickname announcement that was to take place a few weeks later in mid-November.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 'Mad Cows' name was borrowing from The Other Paper’s spoof recommending the Mad Cows as a play on the city’s then perceived cow town image.  On the Monday of game week, the Chill announced that a team name change would be unveiled on Thursday afternoon, one day prior to the Friday Opening Night game. By refusing to disclose any additional information prior to the press conference, media speculation ran rampant on the assumption the NHL expansion team would take the Chill name.  Instead, the Chill would discard their normal home uniform and, in Halloween tradition, make a “costume change” bearing the Mad Cow logo on the black and white spotted jerseys.  The media took the gag in stride, realizing this was just the Chill being the Chill, and the fans embraced the moment, many dressing up in their own costumes reflecting the evening's theme. The media frenzy had sparked interest in the game and as a result another packed Coliseum, renamed for one night only as “the Meadow of Doom”.  The Chill were victorious with a 2-0 win over the Johnstown Chiefs in front of another sellout crowd. And the 'Mad Cows' named lived on in Columbus lore for years to come. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOhio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree standard shipping on all orders shipped to the USA.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuestions about us or our products? Check out our FAQ.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/pages\/a-note-about-ship-times\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/pages\/a-note-about-ship-times\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn more \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e--\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the item from the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nIf you're looking for a top-quality, instant-favorite sweatshirt, you've come to the right place! Our Premium Hoodie is everything you could ask for: it's warm and cozy, heavyweight and roomy, and built to last.\n\u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80% cotton \/ 20% polyester (heather gray is 85% cotton \/ 15% rayon, heather denim and charcoal gray are 60% cotton, 40% polyester)| Fabric weight: 8.3 oz (midweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting, complementary-colored drawstring and inner necktape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitched slit inside kangaroo-style pocket and a small loop inside the hood for headphone usage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced cuffs and waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombed-cotton exterior, fuzzy fleece interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported garment, processed and printed in the U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Ice Hockey","offers":[{"title":"Heather Grey \/ S","offer_id":54705365942547,"sku":"Box6-3","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/spod-1063805239-251-1_405c1755-1853-4805-8704-41c7e813e57d.png?v=1789354772","url":"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/products\/clearance-columbus-mad-cows-hoodie-premium-s","provider":"Vintage Ice Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}