This white air-knit gamer by Reebok was worn by Dmitri Kalinin during the 2007-08 NHL season. The Buffalo Sabres drafted Kalinin in the 1st round of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He spent his first 8 NHL seasons with Buffalo before spending a final year split between the Rangers and Coyotes. Since leaving the NHL, Kalinin has returned to his native Russia where he currently plays in the KHL.

The first annual Winter Classic was held at Buffalo’s Ralph Wilson Stadium on January 1st 2008, New Year’s Day. It pitted the Pittsburgh Penguins against the hometown Buffalo Sabres. The 71,217 fans that braved 32-degree temperature and continual snow flurries were treated to a great hockey game that ended 2-1 in favor of the visiting Penguins via a shootout.

Sewn to the right breast of this gamer is the 2008 Winter Classic patch. This throwback styled tie-down was worn by Dmitri Kalinin during the 2nd period of this Classic contest. Shown above are some photos of Kalinin taken during this first-ever outdoor Classic. Light but obvious use can be found on this sweater. There is a board burn on the left shoulder, another couple of burns on the left sleeve, some blue board paint transfer and a stick mark worthy of mention. Sewn to the inside hem is the official NHL game worn jersey tagging. This jersey will be accompanied by an NHL letter.