Documentation:
Certificate of Authenticity from Hockeytown Authentics with serial-numbered hologram. The serial number was phone-checked as the exact jersey obtained.
Tags:
A small size tag denoting the sweater as size 50 is in the neck. Fedorov has worn varied sweater sizes throughout his
career. A "made in Canada" tag with the Canadian flag is also in the neck. The hem contains the team set
tagging, designating this sweater as a set 2, 2002-2003 game jersey. A wash tag on the inside of the
jersey reads "Air Knit."
Patches:
The CCM patch is located on the back of the jersey under the neckline.
Nameplate:
Each letter of the name "FEDOROV" is stitched directly onto the jersey back. The red letters are clean.
Hemline:
The inside of the hemline contains the Paul Boyer 2002-2003 team stamp, denoting this jersey as belonging
to the second set. It is the 3rd jersey issued in Set 2 as denoted by the embroidered "3" in the neck.
The NHL shield is visible on the back of the hemline. The hemline on the front of the jersey shows some
blackening from stick or puck marks. The back hemline is fairly clean with a minor stick/puck mark.
Neck:
The neck shows little to no game use.
Fight Strap:
The fight strap is also rather clean as this jersey was likely only worn in a handful of games.
Left Sleeve and Shoulder:
The left sleeve/shoulder shows good game use. There is an inch-long slit on the jersey cuff,
probably made to accomodate the jersey fitting over the gloves easier. Numerous stick/puck marks can be seen
on the portion of the sleeve below the white stripe. One prominent board burn is evident as well as some
other abrasions. A very faint stick and puck mark can be seen on the white stripe. A heavy black mark
can be seen to the right of the "91" as well as a stick mark across the "1." A stick mark is also evident
by the lower part of the "1." A faint abrasion on the shoulder panel is evident upon close inspection.
Right Sleeve and Shoulder:
The left sleeve/shoulder shows heavy game use. There is a matching inch-long slit on the jersey cuff,
probably made to accomodate the jersey fitting over the gloves easier. Several stick/puck marks, some
quite heavy, are evident on the red portion of the sleeve below the white stripe. Three team repairs, all sewn together
to make one "curvy" repair are evident on the red portion of the sleeve. A prominent board burn is located next to repairs as well
as an abrasion below the repairs. The white stripe shows the faintest of puck marks. Aside from one small black mark, the upper
portion of the sleeve, above the stripe, appears clean as does the shoulder panel.
Jersey Front:
The jersey front is littered with stick and puck marks. Plenty of stick and puck marks can be found on the lower portion
of the front, on the hem, and below the white stripe. The red stripe contains a few scattered puck/stick marks.
Numerous puck and stick marks can be found below the jersey crest. The jersey front becomes cleaner as you move
upwards. The crest contains a long faint diagonal stick mark that is visible only upon close inspection.
Jersey Back:
The jersey back contains the CCM patch up near the neckline and the NHL shield on the hem. The jersey back
is relatively clean compared to the rest of the sweater, A couple of black marks can be seen on the lower left side of the hem and there
are a couple of small abrasions to the left and below the "91." A couple of rather faint stick and puck marks
are evident to the left of the "91." To the left of the name "FEDOROV" appear to be several stick-mark-like abrasions that are fairly light.
To the upper-right of the "V" is a small abrasion.
Other Notes:
Sergei Fedorov was one of the first "Russian Invaders" to successfully dismantle NHL goaltenders.
Fedorov has a great shot at scoring 500 goals and should be an easy lock for the NHL's Hall of Fame.