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This road blue mesh gamer by CCM was worn by Rollie Melanson during the 1983-84 Stanley Cup playoffs and Finals. The New York Islanders selected Melanson in the 3rd round of the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. In 1980-81 the Islanders cleared a path for Melanson by trading Chico Resch to the Colorado Rockies. Rollie appeared in 11 games that rookie season and 3 more in the playoffs as he captured his first of 3 consecutive Stanley Cups with the dynasty Islanders. Rollie spent 3 more full seasons with the Islanders and virtually split the regular season goaltending duties with Hall of Famer Billy Smith during that span. He appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals in each of his first 4 seasons with the Islanders, a streak that ended with the emergence of Kelly Hrudey and his subsequent trade to the Minnesota North Stars. Rollie spent parts of two years in Minnesota before a deal sent him to Los Angeles where he tended goal for parts of 4 seasons. Rollie finished his career with brief stays in New Jersey and Montreal in the early 1990’s. Rollie was the 2nd Team NHL All Star goaltender in 1982-83, the year that saw him share the Jennings Trophy with Billy Smith.

Offered here is Melanson’s 1984 road blue Stanley Cup gamer. Sewn into the collar is the born on date that reads 04-84. The game wear on this goalie cut sweater consists of stick and puck marks, goal post paint transfer and pilling. Shown above is a beautiful photo match of Melanson wearing this exact jersey during the 1984 Stanley Cup Finals in Edmonton against the Oilers. A terrific photo matched piece of New York Islanders and Stanley Cup Finals history that will enhance any vintage collection.