Baton Rouge Kingfish T-Shirt (Lightweight) in royal blue with the leaping fish with a hockey stick and city skyline on the front

Baton Rouge Kingfish T-Shirt (Lightweight) in sport grey with the leaping fish with a hockey stick and city skyline on the front

Baton Rouge Kingfish T-Shirt (Lightweight) in navy with the leaping fish with a hockey stick and city skyline on the front

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Baton Rouge Kingfish T-Shirt (Lightweight)

Name: Baton Rouge Kingfish T-Shirt (Lightweight)
Brand: Vintage Ice Hockey Canada
SKU: 64000-royal blue-S
Price: 29.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

$29.99

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About This Item

Who were the Baton Rouge Kingfish?

The Baton Rouge Kingfish started play at the Riverside Centroplex (now River Center) in October of 1996. The Kingfish franchise came to fruition during the boom of arena football and minor league hockey that took place in the US during the ’90s and early ’00s. By 2001, there were eight minor league hockey teams in Louisiana.

The Kingfish got immediate attention by selecting Pierre McGuire as their head coach. McGuire was a head coach in Hartford and an assistant in Ottawa, but accepting the head position with the Kingfish proved to be his coaching swan song. He retired after one season to begin his 20+ year career in broadcasting.

McGuire and the Kingfish didn’t have a very impressive first season. They had a “middle of the road” performance, going 31-33 and missing the playoffs. Upon McGuire’s retirement, the Kingfish were the topic of discussion in the hockey circuit once again when they hired legendary enforcer Dave Schultz as coach. Schultz and McGuire started a trend for the Kingfish: they weren’t the only coaches to leave the program after one season. In fact, the Kingfish went through eight coaches throughout their seven seasons.

The Kingfish remained consistent in their successes on the ice each season. Their record remained mediocre, but they did make three playoff appearances before relocating to Canada in 2003.

The Southern Louisiana Rivalry

The Louisiana IceGators and New Orleans Brass were also prominent hockey teams during this time in Southern Louisiana. The IceGators, Brass, and Kingfish had an intense rivalry that each team profited from. With hockey being so popular during this time, the rivalry between the three teams drew a lot of fans to games. When the Kingfish first moved into Baton Rouge, they were drawing around 6,000 fans per game. The IceGators drew around 11,000 fans per game in their prime.

Despite their great success in the ’90s, all three franchises suffered huge profit losses during the ’00s. By their last season, the Kingfish only averaged about 1,700 fans in attendance, and the IceGators’ attendance fell to around 5,000. The Brass were forced out of business after they lost their lease at New Orleans Arena when the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets came to town in 2002.

With attendance and profits steadily decreasing over the seven years the Kingfish had been in operation, ownership announced they would suspend operations for the franchise to evaluate their options. Ultimately, they decided to sell and the team was moved to British Columbia, Canada, where they played seven more seasons before folding completely.

The Kingfish Legacy

Notable Kingfish alums include Alexandre Burrows, Cam Brown, Bryon Richardson, Johan Hedberg, and Shane Hnidy.

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 t-shirt from the manufacturer:

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

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