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Sports artist Rob MacDougall's latest creation features a wise and remarkably interesting man encouraging die-hard hockey fans to maintain hope for a fun, league championship win, despite a lengthy drought. (No, that's not Eddie Shack on Prozac.)
The last time house leaguers, or a slightly more proficient team, managed to bring home the bacon was many years ago. Back then, a bottle of beer came in "stubbies" as portrayed in this "wearable work of art"; one full of so many hockey-themed symbolisms that it somehow manages to bring fashion, hockey history and the fine art of beer drinking back together once again. (Think Don Cherry savouring a few pops after a game.)
It's not only a work of art from the Toronto area artist who creates hockey players out of maple leafs - but a brain teaser as well. First, see if you can find the elusive prize. Then perhaps try to discern a naked model, which may be subliminally hidden, in the bottle sweat. (Spoiler alert - artist self-portrait.)
Between periods you can challenge your friends to count the number of hairs in the old-timer's beard, wistfully imagining the seemingly impossible - a hockey season victory for your favourite blue man group men's hockey league. (Obstacle illusion or obstinate delusion?)
Keep the dream alive by wearing this unique, one-of-a-kind, hockey collectible to your local sports bar. (Just not every night, unless you purchase several.)
The quality fabric is made to withstand virtually any number of hockey brawls caused by the relentless defense of your favourite team's honour. (Provided any "gloves off" fights are indeed virtual, or you remove the T-shirt before you "lose it".)
T-shirts are also reversible when travelling to Montreal, or any other dangerous sports franchise locales. (Sissy.)
Too young to care about ancient history? Buy your Dad one. Then consider getting an extra one for your Grandpa, as he'll at least know what you are talking about. (Though he may just wear it for the image of the brown stubby beer bottle. "Ah, the good old days when men were men, duct tape was the latest high-tech item and graphic t-shirts were formal wear.")
These amazing gift items aren't mass produced you know - any more than rabidly loyal hockey fans are. (Maximum individual order of 1000 units, licensing available.)
As a bonus, you'll actually have the opportunity to contact sports artist Rob MacDougall directly for details on placing your order. ( He screens all customers to ensure they aren't wannabee posers. "So tell me, what team adorned your pajamas as a child?")
Get yours today, while they last, or at least before a certain team finally wins the Holy Grail of Hockey once again and makes this amazing T-shirt even more of a priceless hockey memorabilia collectible, well beyond the reach of your current beer budget. (Past results are not an indication of future returns. Please speak to your investment advisor or local bartender before investing.)
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