{"product_id":"omaha-knights-1940s-t-shirt-youth","title":"Omaha Knights 1940s T-Shirt (Youth)","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 shirt from the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kids heavy cotton tee is perfect for everyday use. The fabric is 100% cotton for solid colors. Polyester is included for heather-color variants. These fabrics are prime materials for printing. The shoulders have twill tape for improved durability. The collar is curl-resistant due to ribbed knitting. There are no seams along the sides.\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- Human involvement in the printing process can lead to minor variations in the exact placement of prints on garments and products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"listMCE\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with 100%, midweight (5.3 oz\/yd² (180 g\/m²)), US cotton that feels soft to the touch and a great choice for any season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric blends: Heather colors - 50% cotton, 50% polyester, Sport Grey - 90% cotton, 10% polyester, Ash - 99% cotton, 1% polyester.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crew neckline along with the tee's classic fit, deliver a timeless style that is perfect for daily use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll t-shirts come with pearlized, tear-away labels for total comfort and a scratch-free experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using ethically grown and harvested US cotton. 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