Walt Poddubny #75

Quebec Nordiques – 1987-1990 Away CCM Ultrafil ‘Small Block’ (unknown size) – WIP
Already customized when purchased, believed to be Factory Customization…

Future Joe Sakic #88
Once finished, it will be the same style worn during Sakic’s NHL Debut and his first point!

This is getting out of hand! Now, there are two of them! I am beyond thrilled to have found another Nordiques Small Block, and oddly enough, another Poddubny, to add to my collection! I didn’t think I’d find one, let alone two Small Blocks to make into Sakic jerseys.

I purchased this jersey from Wes on one of the Hockey Jersey groups on Facebook. Small block Nordiques, named for the style of the CCM logo on the jersey, are rare because of the age of the jersey, and if they are found, they typically need a lot of work to restore/recustomize.

All the customization and the Fleur de Lis on the jersey are made of vinyl, which is a horrible choice for a hockey jersey. Over time, the vinyl dries, cracks, and flakes off. Restoring these jerseys is almost always a complete strip and redo, and becomes a very long and involved process. I know of one ever that’s been restored, and it looks amazing. It’s also the only style (without being a jersey foul) that would work for a Sakic rookie year, and also the only year he wore #88.

I had Wes ship this jersey directly to Grande for him to work his magic, so I’m using Wes’ photos from the for sale listing for my site in the meantime.