This home blue air-knit gamer by Reebok and Elite Sportswear was worn by Brad Winchester during the 2005-06 NHL season, his rookie year. The Edmonton Oilers selected Winchester in the 2nd round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. After playing his college hockey at the University of Wisconsin, this Madison, WI native made his NHL debut with the Oilers in 2005-06. Brad spent two seasons with Edmonton before moving on to represent the Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks. Following 7 NHL seasons, Winchester played for a few more years in the AHL before retiring in 2015.
The game wear on this 1st set size 58 sweater consists of stick and slash marks, board burns, un-repaired burn holes, inner pilling and a team-sewn repair. Shown above is a beautiful photo match of Winchester wearing this exact jersey during the 2005-06 season. Sewn to the inside hem is the official NHL game worn jersey tagging. Sewn alongside is the official Edmonton Oilers game worn jersey and set tagging. A nice photo matched offering from this Wisconsin native’s rookie season.