The Sabres, by virtue of defeating the Islanders and Rangers in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs, have earned the right to declare themselves "state champs". A line of merchandise celebrating this has been released.
The t-shirt goes for $19.99. The hat also goes for $19.99.
The Lightning were the Florida state champ this year, but they have not issued a celebratory line of clothing.
The Flames were the Alberta provincial champ, and there is no shirt to mark that occasion.
The Ducks, who now have a 3-2 series lead over the RedWings, are the best of three California teams. They aren't celebrating that.
The Blues are the
Folks, I'm not saying that I'm not an asshole. I certainly am. I didn't make this stuff up, though. These hats and shirts are officially licensed merchandise and you can buy them from the NHL's shop.
"State Champs"
What is this? High school?
1 comment:
I would hope that shirt was meant to be a dig at the Isles and Rags, and that it was planned long before Buffalo got bounced by Ottawa.
If so, funny, a little.
If not, sad. Very sad.
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