{"product_id":"columbus-chill-icicle-t-shirt-100-poly","title":"Columbus Chill Icicle T-Shirt (100% Poly)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eColumbus Chill Jerseys\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most successful minor league franchises of all time, the Columbus Chill took the city of Columbus, Ohio, by storm during the 1990s. The Chill started in the ECHL for the 1991-92 season and looked to take a radical approach to marketing to create excitement around the team, something their predecessors had failed to accomplish. Even from a design standpoint, the team bucked tradition and rotated its logo vertically on its jerseys and used a unique icicle design that is still widely regarded as one of the best and most original designs today, with game-used jerseys in this style being very rare and highly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proudly able to offer an officially licensed replica of the Chill's famous black jerseys, icicle design and all. We have also painstakingly re-created to the best of our ability the paintbrush font used for their numbers. The jerseys are 100% sublimated due to the complexity of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese jerseys are available exclusively at Vintage Ice Hockey for a limited time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/columbus-chill-image-fde27bcf.jpg?v=1791256716\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"The black Columbus Chill replica jersey, worn with a Chill cap\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho were the Columbus Chill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most successful minor league franchises of all time, the Columbus Chill took the city of Columbus, Ohio, by storm during the 1990s. The city saw a trio of teams come and go in the 1960s and 1970s, but was left without hockey after the Columbus Owls left town in 1977. Looking to fill the gap and establish Columbus as a hockey city, the Chill started in the ECHL for the 1991-92 season and looked to take a radical approach to marketing to create excitement around the team, something their predecessors had failed to accomplish. They also played in the same Fairgrounds Coliseum that the Owls, Golden Seals, and Checkers had before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team's outlandish and borderline offensive marketing campaigns for the time garnered national attention and captured the imagination of the city. Even from a design standpoint, the team bucked tradition and rotated its logo vertically on its jerseys. The team found immediate success and started a sellout streak in January 1992 that would last 83 games, with 80% of all games in franchise history sold out. That would set a minor league record that lasted for a decade. They built an impressive season ticket base of more than 6,000 fans, almost unprecedented in minor league hockey. Although the team's on-ice play was closer to average, the team was a hit and a draw at the box office. When they did make the playoffs, they were hampered by a home venue that could not accommodate playoff games, a situation their predecessors also ran into. Facing a scheduling crisis with an unexpected loss of key dates at the Coliseum, Chill management unleashed a public relations campaign, buoyed by community support, that swelled into pressure for a new arena. With it came attention from the NHL. In June 1997, the NHL committed to a new franchise for the 2000-01 season. While that ultimately spelled the end for the Chill, their efforts established Columbus as a true hockey town and brought a big league team to town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full story of the Chill in the all-encompassing book, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41xAzJC\" style=\"color:#9f5f3c;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#d9c4b4;\"\u003eChill Factor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 22px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/chill-factor-book-cover-cd14c91c.png?v=1791256915\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Chill Factor Book Cover\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\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 Ohio.\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\u003eThis tee was created to be a versatile and stylish companion for all your casual appearances. With its uniquely textured, thick, microfiber-knit fabric, this t-shirt bears a premium, soft feel that remains lightweight and highly breathable – the perfect combo for a hot day or layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight fabric (4.0 oz\/yd² (113 g\/m²)) \/ (6.0 oz\/yd² (170 g\/m²))\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns true to size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled in the USA from globally sourced parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Ice Hockey","offers":[{"title":"Black stitching \/ 4 oz. \/ S","offer_id":50856666628371,"sku":"17294908687783369544","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black stitching \/ 4 oz. \/ M","offer_id":50856666661139,"sku":"29926571669641844516","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black stitching \/ 4 oz. \/ L","offer_id":50856666693907,"sku":"23863719098016326083","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black stitching \/ 4 oz. \/ XL","offer_id":50856666726675,"sku":"10604924608030842330","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black stitching \/ 4 oz. \/ 2XL","offer_id":50856666759443,"sku":"26652239937632749549","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black stitching \/ 4 oz. \/ 3XL","offer_id":50856666792211,"sku":"10040685453417626659","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/6332510211975991780_2048.jpg?v=1743826615","url":"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/products\/columbus-chill-icicle-t-shirt-100-poly","provider":"Vintage Ice Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}