This home red air-knit gamer by Reebok was worn by Brendan Smith during the 2012-13 NHL season, his sophomore year. The Detroit Red Wings selected Smith in the 1st round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. After playing his college hockey at the University of Wisconsin, this Mimico, ONT native made his NHL debut in 2011-12 with the Red Wings. Brendan spent 6 seasons with Detroit before moving on to represent the Rangers for five years, the Carolina Hurricanes and most recently the New Jersey Devils.
The game wear on this 1st set size 56 sweater is solid and consists of stick and slash marks, board burns, un-repaired burn holes, inner pilling and a handful of team-sewn repairs. Shown above is a beautiful photo match of Smith wearing this exact jersey during the 2012-13 season. Sewn to the inside hem is the official Detroit Red Wings game worn jersey and set tagging. Affixed above is the official Red Wings bar code and inventory numbers. A well-worn photo matched offering that hails from Smith’s sophomore season.