Obtained directly from the Minnesota Wild this Adidas green jersey was worn by Kaprizov during the 2020-21 rookie season. Drafted by the Wild in the fifth round #135 overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, Kaprizov made his highly anticipated NHL Debut on January 14, 2021. After playing six seasons in the KHL Kaprizov made an immediate impact. Scoring his first goal in his NHL debut and making NHL history as the first player with three points, including an overtime goal in their debut. He took the league by storm on the way breaking Wild rookie records for goals and assists. He led all NHL rookies in goals (27), points (51), power play goals (8) and shots on goal (157) in playing 55 games. He went on to become the first Wild player to ever win the Calder Memorial Trophy voted as NHL Rookie of the Year. The game wear on this Wild Adidas #97, Size 54, green home Set 2 jersey, has repairs to both sleeves, puck, stick markings and material pulls. Sewn to the inside hem is the official Minnesota Wild Game Worn Jersey tagging for 2020/21 marked Set 2. This desirable home green jersey features the Wild’s 20th Anniversary patch sewn to the front of the jersey. The jersey has been photo matched to March 25, 2021 vs the St Louis Blues and April 7, 2021 vs Colorado Avalanche (Getty Image #1231936847 & 1232271708). This jersey was worn for career goals #11 (3/25/21), #15 (4/7/21) and #16 (4/7/21). The jersey will also include a Letter of Authentication from the Minnesota Wild as Game Worn. In addition, Elite Ink is the exclusive autograph home for Kirill Kaprizov. The lucky winner will have the option to have their jersey signed and inscribed at the next signing and includes a photo of Kaprizov signing the jersey.
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