This green air-knit and mesh gamer by Koho was worn by Mike Ricci during the 2002-03 NHL season. The Philadelphia Flyers made Mike Ricci the 4th overall pick in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. Mike spent 2 years in Philly before being dealt to Quebec in the blockbuster deal that allowed the Flyers to acquire Eric Lindros. Mike spent 3 years in Quebec and then transferred to Colorado where he played for 2 more seasons before joining the San Jose Sharks. Ricci called the Shark Tank home for 7 years before a final stint in Phoenix. All told, Ricci partook in 1099 games, scored 243 goals and 605 points. Mike was part of the 1996 Stanley Cup winning team in Colorado where his grit played a huge role in helping the Avs past their bitter western conference rival, the Detroit Red Wings en route to the Cup.
Sewn to the left breast of this gamer is the alternate Captain’s “A”. The game wear on this sweater is solid and consists of stick and slash marks, board burns, board paint transfer, un-repaired burn holes and inner pilling. Shown above are several beautiful photo matches of Ricci wearing this exact jersey during the 2002-03 season. Ricci gamers have always been popular among collectors and this multi photo matched example will not disappoint. This jersey will be accompanied by a Sharks team letter.