This home white air-knit gamer by CCM and Eastside was worn by Darren McCarty during the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals. McCarty was a 2nd round selection by the Red Wings in 1992. He broke into the NHL in 1993-94 and spent the next 11 seasons in the Motor City before moving on to the Calgary Flames where he now resides. McCarty won 3 Stanley Cups during his 11 seasons with the Red Wings. Never slow to drop the gloves Darren has averaged about 2 PIMS per game with nearly 1500 in his career to date.
Sewn to the right breast of this gamer is the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals patch. The game use consists of stick marks, board burns, un-repaired burn holes and pilling. The sleeves have been customized with panels added to allow for more wrist room. Shown above are video matches of McCarty wearing this exact jersey during game action in the 1995 Stanley Cup Finals. It’s been over a decade since the Red Wings made their first of 4 Stanley Cup Finals appearances in a span of 8 years. These 1995 Stanley Cup Finals gamers have all but dried up in the marketplace. This marks a fine opportunity for a collector to acquire what has become a challenging style to lay ones hands on.