{"product_id":"clearance-huntsville-channel-cats-t-shirt","title":"CLEARANCE Huntsville Channel Cats T-Shirt","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\u003eThe Huntsville Channel Cats had a really unique name and logo, and they also have a very unique run as a franchise. The team played seven seasons in three different league and won two league titles, each in a different league. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially, the Channel Cats were a part of the Southern Hockey League (SHL) that started in 1995-96. The league was a rebrand of the Sunshine Hockey league that started in 1992 with mostly Floridian teams. The Channel Cats won the SHL title in 1996, and Cosmo Clarke scored 48 points which we mention only because he has an amazing name. The SHL would fold after that season, and the Channel Cats moved to the Central Hockey League (CHL). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey played four successful seasons in the CHL, winning the league title in 1999. The team won 47 games that year, which was second in the league only to the OKC Blazers. The Channel Cats and Blazers would meet in the playoff finals, with the Channel Cats winning in six games. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter that, the team went downhill with new ownership in 2000. The team's name was changed to the Huntsville Tornado, which was seen as controversial by some due to a 1989 tornado that killed 21 people in Huntsville. The team saw a drop in attendance and support, and took a two year hiatus. The team would return with the Channel Cats name in 2003-04 with the short-lived Southeastern Hockey League. The league only consisted of four teams and would fold after that one season. Two of the teams - the Knoxville Icebears and Cape Fear Fire Antz would move to the newly formed SPHL and their franchises still exist today. Unfortunately, the Channel Cats folded up shop. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis would make a unique gift for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehockey fan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in your life or a neat find for yourself of a vintage hockey team from Alabama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree standard shipping on all orders shipped to the USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestions about us or our products? Check out our FAQ.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/pages\/a-note-about-ship-times\"\u003eLearn more \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the item from the manufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unisex heavy cotton tee is the basic staple of any wardrobe. It is the foundation upon which casual fashion grows. All it needs is a personalized design to elevate things to profitability. The specially spun fibers provide a smooth surface for premium printing vividity and sharpness. No side seams mean there are no itchy interruptions under the arms. The shoulders have tape for improved durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.: Made with medium fabric (5.3 oz\/yd² (180 g\/m²)) consisting of 100% cotton for year-round comfort that is sustainable and highly durable. \u003cbr\u003e.: The 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.\u003cbr\u003e.: The tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.\u003cbr\u003e.: Made 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. This blank tee is certified by Oeko-Tex for safety and quality assurance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Ice Hockey","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":54700198199571,"sku":"Box4-10","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/13494920703580722704_2048_b1976901-b215-4130-9bb0-b6b72a983736.jpg?v=1789182503","url":"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/products\/clearance-huntsville-channel-cats-t-shirt","provider":"Vintage Ice Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}