{"product_id":"omaha-knights-1940s-crewneck-sweatshirt","title":"Omaha Knights 1940s Crewneck Sweatshirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Omaha Knights joined the American Hockey Association (AHA) in 1939-40. With Hap Emms as player-coach, the Knights reached the AHA finals in their first season and won the league championship in 1941-42. The AHA suspended play during World War II and returned in 1945 as the United States Hockey League (USHL), a minor professional league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knights returned in 1945-46 as a Detroit Red Wings farm club and played at the Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum through 1950-51. Gordie Howe played his first professional season in Omaha in 1945-46 under coach Tommy Ivan. Wearing number 12, Howe scored 22 goals and 48 points in 51 games and was named to the USHL second all-star team. Omaha finished second at 31-22-3 and lost a seven-game playoff series to Tulsa. Howe joined the Detroit Red Wings the next season. Terry Sawchuk played 54 games in goal for the Knights in 1947-48. Omaha reached the USHL finals in 1946-47 and 1949-50 and won the league championship in 1950-51, the USHL's final season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater Omaha Knights teams played in the International Hockey League from 1959 to 1963 and in the Central Hockey League from 1963 to 1965 and 1966 to 1975.\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 Nebraska.\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 sweatshirt from the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gildan 18000 sweatshirt is a unisex heavy blend crewneck made from a 50\/50 cotton-polyester fabric, combining softness with lasting durability. Its smooth surface supports crisp, vibrant prints and embroidery, while the ribbed-knit collar and reinforced cuffs help it keep its shape over time. A seamless body design reduces irritation and adds to overall comfort. Practical, sturdy, and print-friendly, the Gildan 18000 sweatshirt remains a top choice for custom apparel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e- Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.\u003cbr\u003e- Subtle orange hue shifts with lighting in the Orange color variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gildan 18000 sweatshirt is built for comfort and durability, made from a medium-heavy (8.0 oz\/yd² (271 g\/m²)) 50\/50 cotton-polyester blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSay goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gildan 18000 sweatshirt uses ethically grown US cotton, supported by the US Cotton Trust Protocol, with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (Certificate No. 168252, OETI - Institut fuer Oekologie) certified dyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric blends: Heather Sport colors - 60% polyester, 40% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery decoration method available on either left chest, center chest, or large center chest, as well as right + left wrists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Ice Hockey","offers":[{"title":"S \/ Irish Green","offer_id":54796066324755,"sku":"21856385433904568431","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Navy","offer_id":54796066357523,"sku":"39159141785202001460","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Black","offer_id":54796066390291,"sku":"13155592935922704308","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Forest Green","offer_id":54796066423059,"sku":"23850285179530127385","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Royal","offer_id":54796066455827,"sku":"14196564052241153736","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Irish Green","offer_id":54796066488595,"sku":"66766677579431050139","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Navy","offer_id":54796066521363,"sku":"15364043924851310656","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Black","offer_id":54796066554131,"sku":"28590388462527860303","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Forest Green","offer_id":54796066586899,"sku":"27726614530103302355","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Royal","offer_id":54796066619667,"sku":"33550961367510285808","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Irish Green","offer_id":54796066652435,"sku":"28937975329864751369","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Navy","offer_id":54796066685203,"sku":"11427568757783783097","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Black","offer_id":54796066717971,"sku":"11665629852934560359","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Forest Green","offer_id":54796066750739,"sku":"45474466754800642283","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Royal","offer_id":54796066783507,"sku":"25808192824851514177","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Irish Green","offer_id":54796066816275,"sku":"87599514954133546660","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Navy","offer_id":54796066849043,"sku":"91324244599802663306","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Black","offer_id":54796066881811,"sku":"30986929508654509687","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Forest Green","offer_id":54796066914579,"sku":"94556986275208614680","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Royal","offer_id":54796066947347,"sku":"19701767989579888960","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Irish Green","offer_id":54796066980115,"sku":"11930990548287607147","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Navy","offer_id":54796067012883,"sku":"10299006012213196129","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Black","offer_id":54796067045651,"sku":"31753525836740657948","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Forest Green","offer_id":54796067078419,"sku":"16515762801475848382","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Royal","offer_id":54796067111187,"sku":"62890690173323311654","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Irish Green","offer_id":54796067143955,"sku":"17352545104624433057","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Navy","offer_id":54796067176723,"sku":"24000713407082697178","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Black","offer_id":54796067209491,"sku":"18920133539587687457","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Forest Green","offer_id":54796067242259,"sku":"13687687797383191049","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Royal","offer_id":54796067275027,"sku":"14908291211789882401","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/11365945025542389573_2048.jpg?v=1790356773","url":"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/products\/omaha-knights-1940s-crewneck-sweatshirt","provider":"Vintage Ice Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}