{"product_id":"minnesota-north-stars-concept-jersey","title":"North Stars Concept Jersey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade-to-order — lead time shown in the customization screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree personalization — name, number, or custom text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in two jersey styles:\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Stitched:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic stitched numbers and lettering — heavier, more durable, classic on-ice look\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplica:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality printed graphics in lightweight, breathable fabric — vibrant and great for everyday wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100% Polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll customized jerseys are made to order and final sale — no returns or exchanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcept:\u003c\/strong\u003e This black-and-gold sweater was proposed for the North Stars to wear in the 1980s but never hit the ice — a never-worn what-if design offered here as a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota North Stars\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears Active:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1967–1993 (top tier of professional hockey)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Met Center — Bloomington, MN\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stanley Cup Finalists 1981, 1991\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minnesota North Stars were one of the six expansion franchises added to the top tier of North American professional hockey in 1967, the league's \"Original Six\" doubling of size. Over 26 seasons in Bloomington's Met Center, the North Stars built one of the most distinctive identities in the sport — green-and-gold sweaters, the North Star logo, and a passionate \"State of Hockey\" fanbase that produced championship rosters at both the youth and pro levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMinnesota reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice. The 1981 team rode back-to-back postseason runs against the Calgary Flames in the semifinals before losing in five games to the dynastic New York Islanders. The 1991 squad authored one of the great Cinderella runs in playoff history — knocking off the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues (the regular season's top two teams) before falling to a young Pittsburgh Penguins team led by Mario Lemieux. Following financial difficulties that culminated in the 1978 merger absorbing the Cleveland Barons franchise, the North Stars relocated to Dallas in 1993 to become the Dallas Stars, ending a 26-season run in Minnesota.\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":"XS \/ Black","offer_id":45194791845957,"sku":"RR1981S","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Black","offer_id":45194791878725,"sku":"RR1982S","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Black","offer_id":45194791911493,"sku":"RR1983S","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Black","offer_id":45194791944261,"sku":"RR1984S","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Black","offer_id":45194791977029,"sku":"RR1985S","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL \/ Black","offer_id":45194792009797,"sku":"RR1986S","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL \/ Black","offer_id":45194792042565,"sku":"RR1987S","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4XL \/ Black","offer_id":45194792075333,"sku":"RR1988S","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5XL (Goalie) \/ Black","offer_id":45194792108101,"sku":"RR1989S","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2379\/8161\/files\/minnesota-north-stars-black-concept-jersey.jpg?v=1782170077","url":"https:\/\/www.royalretros.com\/products\/minnesota-north-stars-concept-jersey","provider":"Royal Retros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}