New England Whalers Vintage Logo Shirt - Retro Defunct Hockey Shirt

The New England Whalers were one of the flagship franchises of the World Hockey Association, helping launch the rebel league in 1972 and winning the very first WHA championship — the Avco World Trophy — in the inaugural season. The Whalers originally played at the Boston Garden before moving to the Hartford Civic Center, and their roster featured some genuinely elite talent, including Hall of Famers Gordie Howe, Mark Howe, and Dave Keon. The legendary Gordie Howe came out of retirement to play alongside his sons Mark and Marty in New England — one of the most heartwarming stories in hockey history. The franchise was one of four WHA teams absorbed into the NHL during the 1979 merger, becoming the Hartford Whalers and carrying on until their eventual relocation to Carolina in 1997. For hockey historians and fans who remember the WHA's wild, pioneering era, this distressed vintage logo tee celebrates the franchise that helped legitimize a league. Celebrate Massachusetts and New England hockey heritage with this retro, vintage-styled shirt.

• Pre-Shrunk, Sized to Fit
• 4.2oz, Soft and Light, Great Feeling Quality Tees.
  
• DTG Printing For Long-Lasting, Quality Look and Feel

Shirts are made to order in the United States and there is a short production time of 3-5 work days before shipping first class. This may be longer during holiday seasons.

Shirts are sized to fit and pre-shrunk, available in XS to 3XL. We recommend getting your normal t-shirt size. We carry sizes S-3XL and size measurements can be found in the FAQ.

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