This home white knit sheen gamer by Nike was worn by Brandon Bochenski during the 2002-03 WCHA season. The Ottawa Senators selected Bochenski in the 7th round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. After playing his 3 seasons of college hockey for the Fighting Sioux at the University of North Dakota, this Blaine, MN native began his NHL career with the Ottawa Senators in 2005-06. Bochenski spent 5 seasons in the NHL where he represented the Sens, Blackhawks, Bruins, Ducks, Predators and Lightning. Brandon has spent the past 7 seasons in Russia’s KHL where he is one of their biggest stars.
Sewn to the left breast of this gamer is the Ralph Engelstad 23. The game wear on this size 56 sweater is solid and consists of stick and slash marks, board burns, board paint transfer, un-repaired burn holes, material pulls, fantastic pilling and a couple of team-sewn repairs. Shown above is a beautiful photo match of Bochenski wearing this exact jersey during the 2002-03 season. Bochenski struck for 35 goals and added 27 assists for 62 points in 43 games played while wearing this sweater on home ice at the Ralph. A tremendous well-worn photo matched offering featuring the rare and ever desirable “Ralph Engelstad 23”!