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Two Fan's Perspectives on Colorado Avalanche Hockey...and jerseys too.

Photomatch Update: Ian Laperriere, 2007-2008 Playoff Worn White Jersey

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Since I started blogging about the jerseys in my collection I have been able to access higher quality photos of some of those jerseys in action on the ice.  I am writing a series of updates with more details regarding these jerseys and hope you enjoy the stories.

The Original Post 

This post originally ran on May 22, 2010.  Click here for the original post with all of the details.  Here’s the jersey one more time as well.

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This jersey features one of the most prominent repairs on any jersey I own.  Not sure how it came to be, but most likely the tear happened during a fight with an opponent.  (I’m such a smart hockey person.)  Being as though Ian Laperriere is one of my favorite Avalanche players of all-time I’m really happy this jersey hangs in my collection.

The New Photomatches

I purchased a MeiGray photomatch with this jersey when I originally bought it.  MeiGray works with Getty Images to match your jersey to a photo.  It’s kind of a cool thing to have with your jersey, but in the end it ends up being a bit expensive too.  So I decided to see if I could track down a high quality file of another picture of Laperriere in this jersey.  I discovered this image from the 2008 playoff series against the Minnesota Wild.  This picture shows off the left sleeve repair nicely.

SAINT PAUL, MN - APRIL 9: During Game One of the Western Conference Quarter-Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Derek Boogaard #24 of the Minnesota Wild and Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalanche fight for position at Xcel Energy Center on April 9, 2008 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/Getty Images)
SAINT PAUL, MN – APRIL 9: During Game One of the Western Conference Quarter-Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Derek Boogaard #24 of the Minnesota Wild and Ian Laperriere #14 of the Colorado Avalanche fight for position at Xcel Energy Center on April 9, 2008 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/Getty Images)

And the zoom on the repair.

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Everyone loves Lappy and I love this jersey.  One more thing to like about this particular sweater is that it’s a size 58+.  That means I can wear it to Pepsi Center for Avs games.  I didn’t necessarily need a reason to like this jersey more, but that definitely helps.

Let’s Go Avs.

Photomatch Update: Peter Forsberg, 2004 Game Worn Avalanche Jersey

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Since I started blogging about the jerseys in my collection I have been able to acquire higher quality photos of some of those jerseys in action on the ice.  I am writing a series of updates with more details regarding these jerseys and hope you enjoy the stories.

The Original Post 

I originally wrote about this jersey in June of 2012.  Click here to access the original post with all of the details.  Here’s the jersey one more time as well.

Peter Forsberg 2003-2004 Burgundy 3-23-04

Peter Forsberg 2003-2004 Burgundy 3-23-04 back

Being able to photomatch a jersey worn in only one game is pretty special.  Peter Forsberg becoming a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame since I wrote that post makes things that much better.

The New Photomatches

I included this picture in the original post.  Since then I was able to get a higher quality copy of the image.  This allows me to zoom in a bit more.  Here’s the original.

DENVER - MARCH 23: Peter Forsberg #21 of the Colorado Avalanche waits for the puck to drop on a face-off against the Chicago Blackhawks March 23, 2004 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The teams tied 2-2. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
DENVER – MARCH 23: Peter Forsberg #21 of the Colorado Avalanche waits for the puck to drop on a face-off against the Chicago Blackhawks March 23, 2004 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The teams tied 2-2. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Here is the zoom on the mark on the crest.

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I also frequent eBay (insert shocked face here) and ran across this image as a signed 8×10 not too long ago.  I decided to see if there was a high quality image of this one available as well.  Jackpot.

2004 Season: Second period of the game Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche on March 23, 2004, and Player Peter Forsberg. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images)
2004 Season: Second period of the game Chicago Blackhawks at Colorado Avalanche on March 23, 2004, and Player Peter Forsberg. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images)

Zooming in on the crest again.

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Once again, this jersey was worn in one game and I was able to match it to two images.  Very fortunate to have the match as well as this jersey in my collection.

Feel the Burn: Mikkel Boedker, 2016 Game Worn Burgundy Avalanche Jersey

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Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club fans have gotten pretty used to trade deadline moves throughout the years.  Some of those moves have been larger than others.  Some are made to secure a spot in the playoffs.  Some are made to build for the future.  Some fill a hole on the existing roster.  Some are all of these things.  Some are none of these things.  Trades are complicated.

On February 29, 2016, the Avalanche acquired speedy forward Mikkel Boedker from the Arizona Coyotes for Alex Tanguay and prospects Kyle Wood and Connor Bleakley.  Only time will tell whether this trade was worth it for both teams.

Either way, I was excited to add this jersey to my collection.

Boedker 2016 Burgundy

Boedker 2016 Burgundy Back

Avs Jersey Fun Fact: Mikkel Boedker is the first Avalanche player to wear jersey number 89 during a regular season game.

During the auction for this jersey I noticed a big repair on the right arm/elbow.  This was definitely intriguing.

Boedker 2016 Burgundy Right Arm Repair

At that point I was thinking easy photomatch.  I ended up being wrong.  Not sure when or how that damage occurred, but I was unable to find one in-game picture of that repair.  Was I going to give up that easily?  Not a chance.

As I inspected the rest of the jersey for damage I came across this burn on the left shoulder Colorado flag “C.”  Photomatch possibilities for sure.

Boedker 2016 Burgundy Left Shoulder

The burn on this patch reflects light amazingly well.  How well?  I was able to match it to over a dozen images.  Here are just a few of that dozen-plus.

DENVER, CO - MARCH 24: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Pepsi Center on March 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – MARCH 24: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Colorado Avalanche skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Pepsi Center on March 24, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)

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DENVER, CO - MARCH 03: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Colorado Avalanche controls the puck against the Florida Panthers at Pepsi Center on March 3, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – MARCH 03: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Colorado Avalanche controls the puck against the Florida Panthers at Pepsi Center on March 3, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Not too bad at all for a jersey that saw action in only five games at Pepsi Center.

And based on my research, as well as this picture of Boedker skating by the bench after his first goal as a member of the Avs on April 3,

DENVER, CO - MARCH 03: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers to take a 2-1 lead in the first period at Pepsi Center on March 3, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – MARCH 03: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Colorado Avalanche celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers to take a 2-1 lead in the first period at Pepsi Center on March 3, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

A quick zoom to show the burn on the shoulder one more time:

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I can say, with confidence and proof, this damage happened sometime between warm ups and 13:10 of the first period (when he scored the goal.)  Jersey CSI work can be so much fun.

Will Boedker be back with the Colorado Avalanche next season and perhaps beyond?  I have no idea.  Will this jersey and its story always be welcome in my collection.  Most definitely.

Let’s Go Avs.

Photomatch Update: Andrew Brunette, 2006 Playoff Worn White Jersey

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Since I started blogging about the jerseys in my collection I have been able to access higher quality photos of some of those jerseys in action on the ice.  I am writing a series of updates with more details regarding these jerseys and hope you enjoy the stories.  

The Original Post 

This post ran on July 28, 2010.  Click here to access the original post with all of the details.  Here is a look at the jersey one more time as well.

Andrew Brunette 2005-2006 Set 3 white

Andrew Brunette 2005-2006 Set 3 white back

The history behind this jersey is really interesting.  It might be the most “historic” jersey I have in my collection.  I’m pretty sure this is the most beat up sweater in my collection as well.  As I’ve stated before, Brunette played a tough game and his jersey represents his style of play accurately.  That’s always cool to see.

The New Photomatches

I was able to match this jersey to pretty much every playoff photo I ran across.  It’s that beat up.  Here is one matches I discovered.

The original photo:

DALLAS - APRIL 30: Andrew Brunette #15 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on against the Dallas Stars in game five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2006 NHL Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 30, 2006 in Dallas, Texas. The Avalanche defeated the Stars 3-2 in overtime to win the series 4-1. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS – APRIL 30: Andrew Brunette #15 of the Colorado Avalanche looks on against the Dallas Stars in game five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2006 NHL Playoffs at American Airlines Center on April 30, 2006 in Dallas, Texas. The Avalanche defeated the Stars 3-2 in overtime to win the series 4-1. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

And the zoom on the crest.

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And my own picture of the match.

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Here’s the image of the big series-ending overtime goal in Dallas.  Perhaps the best part of the image (in addition to what happened just after it was captured) is the Stars fan in the upper right hand corner of the photo screaming in horror.  She knows that Marty Turco, as well as her team, are in big trouble.  I really love that.

DALLAS - APRIL 30: Andrew Brunette #15 of the Colorado Avalanche scores the game winning goal against Marty Turco #35 of the Dallas Stars in overtime of game five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2006 NHL Playoffs on April 30, 2006 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Avalanche defeated the Stars 3-2 in overtime to win the series 4-1. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS – APRIL 30: Andrew Brunette #15 of the Colorado Avalanche scores the game winning goal against Marty Turco #35 of the Dallas Stars in overtime of game five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2006 NHL Playoffs on April 30, 2006 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Avalanche defeated the Stars 3-2 in overtime to win the series 4-1. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Here’s the zoomed match on the right elbow.  Notice the hole and the mark.

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And my own pic of that same hole and mark.

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There are a lot of noticeable marks on this jersey overall.  There are a few too many to mention them all so I just thought I would focus (literally) on two of them.  This jersey also left its mark on Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club history.  That, in the end, is a really great combination.