{"product_id":"clearance-lewiston-maineiacs-crewneck-sweatshirt-3xl","title":"CLEARANCE Lewiston MAINEiacs Crewneck Sweatshirt - 3XL","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\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Lewiston MAINEiacs were the QMJHL’s second foray into expanding into the United States. The first was the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/collections\/plattsburgh-pioneers\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlattsburgh Pioneers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, who debuted in 1984 and were a disaster, lasting only 17 games before folding. The MAINEiacs fared much better than the Pioneers did and spent eight seasons at The Colisée in Lewiston, Maine. The Colisée was also the home of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/collections\/maine-nordiques\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMaine Nordiques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e many years before. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe MAINEiacs were a solid team in the ‘Q’ throughout their tenure, as they made the playoffs in each of their eight seasons. It should be noted however that the Q’s playoff structure is generous, as twice the MAINEiacs made the playoffs despite finishing 20 games under .500. The high point for the team was the 2006-07 when they won 50 of 70 games and won the Presidents’ Cup. That team was led by David Perron and Jonathan Bernier. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn 2009, during the team’s sixth season in Maine, it was revealed that the owner was actively looking to move the team to Canada. It was messy as the team actively tried to move seemingly any Canadian city that would take them, and was further derailed by other QMJHL teams enforcing their geographic rights to keep the MAINEiacs out of their territory. This took a toll as over the next two seasons the team kept looking for a Canadian home and only gave lip service to the idea of staying in Maine. By 2011, the situation was such that the team didn’t find a Canadian home, so the Q paid the owner $3.5 million and disbanded the team with a dispersal draft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the product from the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for any situation, a unisex heavy blend crewneck sweatshirt is pure comfort. These garments are made from polyester and cotton. This combination helps designs come out looking fresh and beautiful. The collar is ribbed knit, so it retains its shape even after washing. There are no itchy side seams on these sweaters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.: 50% cotton, 50% polyester\u003cbr\u003e.: Medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz\/yd² (271.25 g\/m²))\u003cbr\u003e.: Loose fit\u003cbr\u003e.: Sewn-in label\u003cbr\u003e.: Runs true to size\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Ice Hockey","offers":[{"title":"Graphite Heather \/ 3XL","offer_id":54754241839379,"sku":"Box9-10","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/4392456102452058599_2048_40dc915f-74ba-492a-ad1f-415b670c6e32.jpg?v=1789875041","url":"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/products\/clearance-lewiston-maineiacs-crewneck-sweatshirt-3xl","provider":"Vintage Ice Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}