This white dazzle cloth gamer by Nike and Bauer was worn by Matt Watkins during the 2007-08 WCHA season. The Dallas Stars selected Watkins in the 5th round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. After playing 4 seasons of college hockey for the Fighting Sioux at the University of North Dakota and graduating in 2009, Watkins began his professional career in 2009-10. Matt played for the Phoenix Coyotes in 2011-12 and has played the remainder of his career in the AHL, ECHL and Europe.
Sewn to the right breast of this gamer is the 2008 Denver Frozen Four patch. Sewn to the back collar of this gamer is the University of North Dakota 125-year anniversary patch. 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 and heavy pilling. Shown above is a beautiful photo match of Watkins wearing this exact jersey during the 2008 Frozen Four. An outstanding well-worn double-patched photo matched Fighting Sioux gamer. This jersey will be accompanied by a North Dakota Team Letter.