Kentucky Thoroughblades Hoodie in athletic heather with the horse skater on a triangle with teal script on the front

Kentucky Thoroughblades Hoodie in athletic heather with the horse skater on a triangle with teal script on the front, view 2

Kentucky Thoroughblades™ Hoodie

Name: Kentucky Thoroughblades™ Hoodie
Brand: Vintage Ice Hockey Canada
SKU: Hoodie-Athletic Heather-S
Price: 64.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

$64.99

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About This Item

Who were the Kentucky Thoroughblades?

Sporting one of the greatest logos in minor league hockey history, the Kentucky Thoroughblades® first took the ice at Rupp Arena in Lexington for the 1996-97 season. The team's signature colours of teal, purple, and silver were unique in their own right, but the angry, muscular horse on skates really made their uniforms one of the most unique in all of pro sports.

The Thoroughblades were the first pro hockey team in Lexington and initially were very popular, attracting nearly 8,000 fans per game. Affiliated with San Jose and New York, the team saw a number of big leaguers come through their ranks including future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara as well as Jonathan Cheechoo, Dan Boyle, and Evgeni Nabokov.

Zdeno Chara as a Kentucky Thoroughblade

Zdeno Chara as a Kentucky Thoroughblade

The Thoroughblades' Run in Kentucky

Their first season, 1996-97, went well with a 36-35-9 record and the team qualified for the playoffs, something the Thoroughblades would achieve in each of their five seasons. By year three, the team had improved even further with a 44-win season and future big leaguer Nabokov between the pipes. Miikka Kiprusoff and Johan Hedberg took over in goal in the 1999-00 season, another with over 40 wins. Both years, they would make it to the second round of the playoffs before bowing out. In 1999, the 'Blades would beat Hershey in the first round before being downed by Philadelphia. In 2000, they knocked out their cross-state rivals, the Louisville Panthers, in four games before losing to Hershey in round two.

By the 2000-01 season, the team was still successful on the ice and racked up 42 wins before another first-round playoff exit. Off the ice, attendance was on a downward trend with an average of about 4,500 fans during the team's fifth campaign. At the end of that season, the team was sold to the Gunds, who moved them to Cleveland and changed the name to the Cleveland Barons. The franchise still exists today as the Barracuda and is still affiliated with San Jose.

This would make a unique gift for the hockey fan in your life or a neat find for yourself of a vintage hockey team.

All t-shirts and hoodies ship from Victoria, BC via Canada Post, with expected delivery in 6 –10 business days. Please note that we are a print-on-demand shop, which means that we will create your products upon receiving your order.

About the hoodie from the manufacturer:

Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 18500
Medium-heavy fabric: 8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²), 50% cotton, 50% polyester fleece
Air-jet spun yarn for a softer feel and reduced pilling
Double-lined hood with colour-matched drawstring
Front pouch pocket
Rib-knit cuffs and waistband
Classic, true-to-size fit

Size Charts & Product Details

Looking for jerseys? See the hockey jersey size chart.

Please use the charts below to help size up your apparel order. All measurements are in inches, taken with the garment laid flat. Width is measured across the chest from armpit to armpit.

Standard T-Shirts

Standard t-shirt measurements in inches
Size	Width	Length	Sleeve Length*
S	18	28	15.125
M	20	29	16.5
L	22	30	18
XL	24	31	19.5
2XL	26	32	21
3XL	28	33	22.375
4XL	30	34	23.675

* Sleeve length is measured from the centre back of the neck.

Our standard tees are classic, heavyweight t-shirts that are durable and thick. They are looser fitting and run true to size.

Size Guide: True to size

Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000
Medium fabric: 5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²), 100% cotton (Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester)
Seamless body with taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability
Tear-away label
Classic, true-to-size fit
Durable, sturdy feel and construction
Printed in Victoria, BC

Lightweight T-Shirts

Lightweight t-shirt measurements in inches
Size	Width	Length	Sleeve Length*
S	18	28	16.75
M	20	29	17.875
L	22	30	19.125
XL	24	31	20.375
2XL	26	32	21.625
3XL	28	33	22.75

* Sleeve length is measured from the centre back of the neck. Measurements may vary by up to 2 inches.

Our lightweight shirts are Gildan Softstyle 64000 tees. They are lighter, softer and thinner feeling than a traditional heavyweight tee, with a semi-fitted cut that feels a little more snug.

Size Guide: Fit is true to size or a little snug. Consider ordering one size up if you are normally between sizes.

Brand & Product: Gildan 64000 Softstyle
Lightweight: 4.5 oz., 100% ring-spun cotton
Note: Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
Crew neck
Soft, lightweight feel
Semi-fitted cut
Printed in Victoria, BC

Hoodies

Dawson City Nuggets hoodie, example product

Hoodie measurements in inches
Size	Width	Length	Sleeve Length*
S	20	27	33.5
M	22	28	34.5
L	24	29	35.5
XL	26	30	36.5
2XL	28	31	37.5
3XL	30	32	38.5
4XL	32	33	39.5
5XL	34	34	40.5

* Sleeve length is measured from the centre back of the neck.

Our hoodies are classics that anyone is sure to recognize. They are thick, durable Gildan brand hoodies. They are a cotton/poly blend that stands the test of time and feature the 'kangaroo pouch' on the front with a drawstring hood.

Size Guide: True to size

Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 18500
Medium-heavy fabric: 8.0 oz/yd² (271 g/m²), 50% cotton, 50% polyester fleece
Air-jet spun yarn for a softer feel and reduced pilling
Double-lined hood with colour-matched drawstring
Front pouch pocket
Rib-knit cuffs and waistband
Classic, true-to-size fit
Printed in Victoria, BC

Knit Sweaters

Long Island Ducks 1961-62 knit sweater, example product

Knit sweater measurements in inches
Size	Width	Length	Sleeve Length*
2XS	20	23.5	18.5
XS	21.13	25.38	19.25
S	22	26.5	20
M	22.75	27.38	20.75
L	23.5	28.25	21.75
XL	24.75	29.38	22.63
2XL	26	30.5	23.5
3XL	27.25	31.75	24.38

* Sleeve length is measured from the shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.

Our knit sweaters celebrate the roots of the game, recreating the classic sweaters worn by hockey players during the first half of the 20th century. Each sweater features a two-colour jacquard knit pattern and closely resembles its team's original design, down to specific seasons. They are knit to order and ship directly from China, so please allow 3-4 weeks for production and delivery.

Size Guide: True to size. We recommend ordering your normal hoodie or sweatshirt size.

Relaxed fit with extra room in the arms and chest
Ribbed cuffs and waist
12-gauge Birdseye two-colour jacquard stitch
55% cotton, 45% polyester
Product weight approx. 1 lb (450 g)
Care: wash cold and inside out with like colours. We highly recommend hanging or laying flat to dry; if using a dryer, dry inside out on the delicate cycle on low heat. Don't bleach or dry clean.

Hockey Jersey Size Chart

Generally speaking, the jersey sizing for adults is consistent with official NHL replicas from recent years. We strongly encourage consulting the size chart provided and comparing the measurements to jerseys you currently own. For a loose, traditional style jersey that will easily fit over a hoodie or sweatshirt, order your normal jersey size (i.e. if you buy Adult XL from the NHL, Adult XL is your best bet). If you are generally between sizes, we recommend the smaller size (i.e. if you sometimes wear L and sometimes wear XL, we recommend L).

The sizes below generally equate to numbered jersey sizing as follows, but use this as a guide and not a rule.

Small - 46, Medium - 50, Large - 52, XL - 54, 2XL - 56, 3XL - 60

Hockey jersey measurements in inches
Size	A - Back Length	B - Chest Width	C - Bottom Width	D - Arm Hole	E - Sleeve Length	F - Cuff Opening
Youth Sizes
YS/YM	27.5	20.5	21	10.25	25	5
YL/YXL	30.5	21.75	22.25	11.5	27.5	5
Adult Sizes
S	31.5	22.5	23	12.25	32	6
M	32.5	24	24.5	13	33	6
L	33.5	25.5	26	13	34	6
XL	34.5	27	27.5	13.75	35	6.5
2XL	35.5	27.75	28.25	13.75	36	6.5
3XL	36.5	29	30	14.5	37	7
4XL	37	30.5	30.5	15	38	7
Goalie Sizes
YGC	31.5	22.5	23	13	27	8.25
INTGC	33.5	25.5	26	14.5	29	9
GC	35	30.5	30.5	16.5	34	11

All measurements are in inches. Letters A-F match the measurement diagram above.

Return Policy

If you are dissatisfied with your order or would simply like to make a return, please contact us as soon as possible using our contact page. We will do our best to make everything right! Please provide photos of any damaged, defective or erroneous products received.

Apparel & Hat Return/Exchange Policies

Address for Canadian returns/exchanges:

Vintage Ice Hockey CA

214 - 19138 26th Ave

Suite #N536068

Surrey, BC, V3Z 3V7

Return & exchange timeframes: Please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to initiate a return. Returned items must be shipped back (postmarked) within 30 days of delivery to be eligible for a refund. Refer to "extended holiday returns" for our winter holiday return timeframe.

Extended Holiday Returns: For holiday returns, all orders placed between October 1st and December 31st are eligible for return through January 31st as long as the product is returned in the condition in which it was received.

Return costs: We will refund 100% of the original purchase price net of any discounts. Original shipping costs are non-refundable. Buyers are responsible for paying return shipping costs except in situations where we provided a damaged, defective or erroneous product. If you received an item that was damaged, defective or otherwise erroneous please provide a picture of the item when contacting us so that we can confirm the issue.

If the item is not returned in its original condition (i.e. it is ripped, torn, smelling of smoke, or otherwise damaged), the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

The following items can't be returned, refunded or exchanged unless they arrive damaged or defective:

Custom or personalized orders
Orders delivered to an incorrect address due to the customer entering an incorrect address at checkout

Hockey Jersey Return & Exchange Policies

Address for Canadian returns/exchanges:

Vintage Ice Hockey CA

214 - 19138 26th Ave

Suite #N536068

Surrey, BC, V3Z 3V7

Hockey Jersey RETURN Policy

Returns must be started within 30 days of the jersey's ship date by contacting us at canada@vintageicehockey.com.
Extended holiday returns/exchanges: items ordered between October 1st and December 31st are eligible for return/exchange through January 31st.
Customer pays return shipping (unless item was received damaged/defective/in error).
Jersey returns for blank jerseys* are not subject to a restocking fee. Jersey must be received back in like new condition to be eligible for refund (i.e. not ripped, torn, smelling of smoke).
Custom jerseys** are NOT RETURNABLE unless the jersey arrived damaged/defective or the size/name/number received does not match the order as entered by the customer at checkout.
Original shipping costs are not refundable

Hockey Jersey EXCHANGE Policy

Exchanges must be started within 30 days of the order's ship date by contacting us at canada@vintageicehockey.com.
Extended holiday returns/exchanges: items ordered between October 1st and December 31st are eligible for return/exchange through January 31st.
Customer pays return shipping (unless item was received damaged/defective/in error).
Exchanges for blank jerseys* are not subject to a restocking fee.
Jersey must be received back before a new jersey is shipped.
Exchanges for blank jerseys* are subject to availability of a replacement jersey. It may take 2-3 months for back ordered jerseys to arrive in stock.
Custom jerseys*** are NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EXCHANGE unless the jersey arrived damaged/defective or the size/name/number received does not match the order as entered by the customer at checkout. It may take as much as 8-12 weeks for us to provide a corrected jersey.
Original shipping costs are not refundable.

Mystery Jersey RETURN & EXCHANGE Policy

Mystery jerseys are FINAL SALE and not eligible for return or exchange unless the product was damaged during shipping.

* - Blank jersey is defined as a jersey with no name or number

** - Custom jerseys are defined as jerseys that are given a name and number specific to the individual customer's request as the customer enters these details at checkout.

Policy updated October 13, 2024