{"product_id":"minnesota-fighting-saints-hoodie","title":"Minnesota Fighting Saints Hoodie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMidweight cotton\/polyester fleece (~8.5 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePill-resistant brushed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnisex classic fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKangaroo pocket with drawstring hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRibbed cuffs and waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrinted graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips in 4–7 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota Fighting Saints\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972–1976 (original) · 1976–1977 (second franchise) (WHA)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Paul Civic Center — Saint Paul, MN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minnesota Fighting Saints were one of the twelve founding franchises of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\" aria-label=\"Wha throwback jerseys, hats \u0026amp; apparel | every 1972–1979 franchise – royal retros\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWorld Hockey Association (WHA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, playing at the brand-new Saint Paul Civic Center with its iconic clear acrylic boards. The Fighting Saints built passionate Twin Cities crowds across four-plus seasons with a roster featuring Mike Walton, Bill Goldsworthy, Mike Antonovich, and the all-time WHA character Ted Hampson. The franchise played in the WHA against the Minnesota North Stars' top-tier presence next door, splitting hockey loyalties across the State of Hockey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinancial pressures forced the original Fighting Saints to fold in February 1976, mid-season. A second Fighting Saints franchise — the relocated Cleveland Crusaders — operated through the 1976–77 season before also folding. Both incarnations remain among the most colorful identities in WHA history, with the clear-board Civic Center setting standing as a defining piece of 1970s hockey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVintage-inspired reproduction — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any team, league, or organization. Used for historical and artistic purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Retros","offers":[{"title":"Royal Blue \/ S","offer_id":45646037057605,"sku":"APQ-6052302S6A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue \/ M","offer_id":45646037090373,"sku":"APQ-6052302S7A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue \/ L","offer_id":45646037123141,"sku":"APQ-6052302S8A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue \/ XL","offer_id":45646037155909,"sku":"APQ-6052302S1A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue \/ 2XL","offer_id":45646037188677,"sku":"APQ-6052302S2A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue \/ 3XL","offer_id":45646037221445,"sku":"APQ-6052302S21A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue \/ 4XL","offer_id":45646037254213,"sku":"APQ-6052302S61A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Royal Blue \/ 5XL","offer_id":45646037286981,"sku":"APQ-6052302S62A1","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/files\/6052302_0647be_115.webp?v=1787946926","url":"https:\/\/www.royalretros.com\/products\/minnesota-fighting-saints-hoodie","provider":"Royal Retros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}