{"product_id":"clearance-new-haven-nighthawks-1980s-t-shirt-premium-lightweight","title":"CLEARANCE New Haven Nighthawks 1980s T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight)","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 data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eThe New Haven Nighthawks started play in the AHL for the 1972-73 season with the New Haven Blades folding after the prior campaign. The Nighthawks would be the first team to open the brand new New Haven Coliseum in '72 and they would be the main tenants for much of the arena's lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eThe Nighthawks fielded strong teams throughout much of the 70s and early 80s, which included a span of 10 straight playoff berths including two finals appearances in 1978 and 1979, although they would lose in both of those series. In 1979 and 1980, the team posted 46 wins each year, a franchise record. The team wouldn't have quite as much success in the 80s and early 90s, as they would make the playoffs in only four of their final nine seasons, however they did have a memorable run in 1988-89. The Nighthawks finished 4th in their division and had the lowest point total of the eight playoff teams, but would knock out Sherbrooke and Moncton in six games each to reach the AHL finals. They would lose in the finals to Adirondack to cap an unlikely playoff run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eThe Nighthawks kept the same logo throughout their history but went through some color changes over the years as their big league affiliation changed. They started with a yellow and blue color scheme, which did not correlate with their Minnesota affiliation. By 1977, the team became an affiliate of the much more local Rangers and donned red and blue. In the mid-80s, they would change to silver and black, as they became affiliated with Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eThe team can also boast a number of pro alumni players and coaches including Willie O'Ree, Bob Nystrom, Chico Resch, Bernie Nicholls, and Glenn Healy. A number of their coaches would also make the big show, including Robbie Ftorek, Don Perry, Parker MacDonald, and Doug Carpenter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eToday, the tradition of the Nighthawks is kept alive by \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eNew Haven Nighthawks Brewing\u003c\/a\u003e, which features Nighthawks Light, Nighthawks Old Time Ale, among other specialty beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003eThis would make a unique gift for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003ehockey fan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e in your life or a neat find for yourself of a vintage hockey team from CT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"\"\u003e\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree standard shipping within the USA. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Questions about us or our products? Check out our FAQ.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/pages\/a-note-about-ship-times\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/pages\/a-note-about-ship-times\"\u003eLearn more \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the shirt from the manufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e This T-shirt is perfect for that tailored look. Throw it on under a sweater or sweatshirt, or wear it by itself with a pair of jeans or khakis. \u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrand: Bella + Canvas | Product ID: 3001\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e100% combed ring spun cotton (heather gray color is 90% cotton\/10% polyester - note other heather colors are 52% cotton 48% poly) | Fabric Weight: 4.2 oz (lightweight)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDurable double-stitched bottom hem and stretchable cotton collar for lasting comfort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReinforced shoulder construction maintains shape after repeated washings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImported, processed and printed in the U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Ice Hockey","offers":[{"title":"True Royal \/ M","offer_id":54700186698003,"sku":"Box2-5","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/3b1cde2ede9f4a1150c78bd9324c371f_63f03f82-ca8e-4151-abfc-f8e5b2b82ff3.jpg?v=1789182109","url":"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/products\/clearance-new-haven-nighthawks-1980s-t-shirt-premium-lightweight","provider":"Vintage Ice Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}