{"product_id":"rio-grande-valley-killer-bees-hoodie","title":"Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees Hoodie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees brought professional hockey to the southern tip of Texas as an expansion team in 2003-04. Based in Hidalgo, on the Mexican border just south of McAllen, the Killer Bees played at the new Dodge Arena, which opened in October 2003 with seating for 5,500 for hockey and was renamed State Farm Arena in 2010. Wearing black, teal and gold, the team averaged 5,114 fans and won 32 games under head coach Tracy Egeland in its first season to reach the playoffs, and crowds grew to 5,171 a night the following winter. The league named Rio Grande Valley its franchise of the year for 2003-04 and again for 2008-09, when Chris Brooks's team won 35 games and the only playoff series in club history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwayne Hay, a winger who played 79 NHL games with the Washington Capitals, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames, captained the Killer Bees in 2005-06, and Jason Cirone, a former Winnipeg Jets forward, served the club as a player and assistant coach. Billy Newson became the franchise's career leader in goals (90), assists (102) and points (192), and Sean Gillam's No. 7 was the only number the club retired. Terry Ruskowski, a former Chicago Black Hawks captain, took over as head coach and general manager for 2011-12 and led the Killer Bees to 32 wins and their sixth playoff appearance in nine seasons. That roster included defenseman Ryan Warsofsky, who later became head coach of the NHL's San Jose Sharks. With the league's other Texas clubs in Austin, Corpus Christi and Laredo gone, rising travel costs led the Killer Bees to cease operations in June 2012. A junior team revived the name at the same arena from 2013 to 2015 before relocating to Pennsylvania.\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 Texas.\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 hoodie from the manufacturer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gildan Heavy Blend™ hoodie, made from a soft cotton-poly blend, provides warmth and durability. Its unisex fit offers everyday versatility, with ribbed cuffs and hem to keep the shape intact. A large front pocket adds convenience, while the double-lined hood with matching drawcord gives it a clean, cohesive look. Trusted for custom printing and casual wear, the Gildan 18500 is a reliable choice that balances comfort and longevity.\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\u003eThe Gildan 18500 is made from a medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz\/yd² (271 g\/m²)) made of 50% cotton and 50% polyester. This blend delivers cozy warmth and a soft feel that makes it perfect for chilly days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe classic fit along with the pouch pocket and the tear-away label make for a highly comfortable, scratch-free wearing experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe color-matched drawcord and the double-lined hood add a stylish flair and durability that tie everything together.\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\u003cli\u003eMade using 100% ethically grown US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blank tee's dyes are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 (Certificate No. 168252, OETI - Institut fuer Oekologie) certified with low environmental impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric blends: Heather Sport colors - 60% polyester, 40% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vintage Ice Hockey","offers":[{"title":"Sport Grey \/ S","offer_id":67676795175187,"sku":"68665024634092424353","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":67676795207955,"sku":"12917498811886800062","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ S","offer_id":67676795240723,"sku":"26060944504958497282","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sport Grey \/ M","offer_id":67676795273491,"sku":"11154475844779950689","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":67676795306259,"sku":"24600596094569633300","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ M","offer_id":67676795339027,"sku":"10730621396258132122","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sport Grey \/ L","offer_id":67676795371795,"sku":"20885370193306153020","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":67676795404563,"sku":"30154043556786616919","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ L","offer_id":67676795437331,"sku":"31109812156044632378","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sport Grey \/ XL","offer_id":67676795470099,"sku":"30749074113919799248","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":67676795502867,"sku":"20285604316964733373","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ XL","offer_id":67676795535635,"sku":"13336164846801030237","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sport Grey \/ 2XL","offer_id":67676795568403,"sku":"34346844890349037999","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2XL","offer_id":67676795601171,"sku":"13187619182851340845","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 2XL","offer_id":67676795633939,"sku":"49134513707258600847","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sport Grey \/ 3XL","offer_id":67676795666707,"sku":"23725583297770796575","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 3XL","offer_id":67676795699475,"sku":"14382841900281894496","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 3XL","offer_id":67676795732243,"sku":"33306070167206907982","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sport Grey \/ 4XL","offer_id":67676795765011,"sku":"24191661419919702914","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 4XL","offer_id":67676795797779,"sku":"99178965181231275082","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 4XL","offer_id":67676795830547,"sku":"26367809018397063100","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sport Grey \/ 5XL","offer_id":67676795863315,"sku":"21018727613490525060","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 5XL","offer_id":67676795896083,"sku":"21419585342066267669","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold \/ 5XL","offer_id":67676795928851,"sku":"94359274395346898940","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/6459\/4766\/files\/3425395006819078201_4096.jpg?v=1792119293","url":"https:\/\/vintageicehockey.com\/products\/rio-grande-valley-killer-bees-hoodie","provider":"Vintage Ice Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}