This premium Wichita Wind Hockey tee celebrates a memorable chapter in Kansas hockey history. The Wind were a minor league ice hockey team based in Wichita, Kansas from 1980 to 1983, playing in the Central Hockey League (CHL) at the Britt Brown Arena in the Kansas Coliseum.
The team gained a loyal following among Kansas hockey fans as they were the feeder team of the Edmonton Oilers (1980–81 and 1981–82 seasons) and the New Jersey Devils (1982–83). Their distinctive identity featured an orange tornado as the team's mascot and team colors of blue, orange, and white. Founded by former World Hockey Association executive and Edmonton Oilers General Manager Larry Gordon in June of 1980, the team experienced both triumphs and challenges. Their most successful campaign came in the 1981-82 season when they finished with a record of 44 wins, 33 losses, and 3 ties, winning their division. However, financial difficulties and venue issues eventually led to the team's demise, as it was announced after the 1982-83 season that the team would not play in Wichita a fourth year because of conflicts over the lease on the Kansas Coliseum.
Our reproduction features the team's iconic logo with an authentically distressed, cracked, vintage feel that honors the original design while giving it that perfectly worn-in look of a treasured game-day shirt from the early '80s.
Product Details:
- Printed on premium Gildan 5000 blanks
- 5.3 oz, 100% preshrunk cotton for comfort and durability
- Classic unisex fit suitable for all fans
- Tear-away label for maximum comfort
- Available in sizes S-5XL
- Multiple popular colors available
- Front logo only (blank back)
- Produced using state-of-the-art direct-to-garment printing technology
Perfect for Kansas hockey enthusiasts, Edmonton Oilers fans, minor league memorabilia collectors, or anyone who appreciates the unique history of hockey in the Midwest.
Own a piece of Wichita sports history that brought professional hockey to Kansas for three exciting seasons.