This home white knit gamer by CCM was worn by Darren Pang during the 1990-91 NHL pre-season. Every hockey fan is familiar with Panger, who for most of our recent memory has been providing excellent color commentary on TV stations across the US and Canada. Not as many are familiar with Darren’s playing career. Despite standing only 5’ 5” in height, Pang stood between the pipes for parts of 3 seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks during the mid-late 1980’s. Pang also spent time guarding the nets in the OHL, the IHL and the AHL. To his credit are the following accolades: OHL 1st Team All Star 1984, Memorial Cup All Star Team 1984, Hap Emms Memorial Trophy 1984, IHL 2nd Team All Star 1987, NHL All-Rookie Team 1988.
Offered here is Pang’s last home NHL jersey. On September 21st 1990, Pang suffered a career-ending knee injury during training camp, merely a couple of weeks before the NHL season got underway. The game wear on this size 52 sweater is on the lighter side, as would be expected, and consists of some stick and puck marks, a salted fight strap and some pilling. Would make a great addition to any Hawks or goalie collection!