Everything is Bigger in Texas: Another Game-Used Jersey Enters the Collection

Another game-used jersey entered the collection today, courtesy of the team over at Meigray. They are connected with a lot of professional sports teams, and I'm glad they still had this Enroth jersey available in their inventory after all this time.

For those readers who regularily follow this blog, you may be experiencing a little déjà vu right now. Not to worry, you are not going crazy. While this new piece is very similar to my most recent acquisition, this one is different in a big way. 

I normally don't chase memorabilia pieces all that much, as my collection is mainly focused on the cards, I had to make an exception on this piece. In some weird collecting voodoo, all of my game-used pieces I've managed to add to my collection have come from shutout wins. So, naturally, when you get a chance to add another, you jump at at it. 

While Enroth's time with the Dallas Stars was limited after his trade from Buffalo, I was glad I was able to add one of his jerseys from this portion of his career. The Stars 'new' uniforms look awesome, which also helps the cause. I knew of its existance for some time now, and thanks to a severe discount, I was able to make a deal for it.  Thanks, Barry!

This jersey was worn by Enroth in the following games with the Dallas Stars in 2015:

February 24th, 2015 vs Winnipeg Jets (4-2 Loss)
March 5th, 2015 vs Florida Panthers (Enroth went into the game in relief, Won the game 4-3 in a Shootout)
March 7th, 2015 vs Tampa Bay Lightning (5-4 Loss)
April 4th, 2015 vs Nashville Predators (4-3 Overtime Win)
April 6th, 2015 vs San Jose Sharks (5-1 Win)
April 8th, 2015 vs Anaheim Ducks *(4-0 Win, Enroth earns 5th Career NHL Shutout)*

In addition to these in-game appearances, this jersey was also worn during backup appearances.

​Such a great piece with a fair bit of wear and puck marks that made it fairly easy to find photo matches. Enroth wore this jersey in at least these 6 games during his brief time with the Stars to end the 2014-15 regular season.

Also, a fun thing about this jersey is that Enroth debut his Dallas Stars mask while wearing this sweater on March 5th, 2015. While this may be a non-factor usually when it comes to game-worn jersey's, this mask was the first mask to use David Gunnarsson's G.L.O.W Tech FX technology - making it glow in the dark! I thought that was pretty cool and something that had not been seen on a goalie mask up until this point in time, so I wanted to highlight that on this blog post as well for readers who'd appreciate this little goalie gear fact that this jersey was apart of. 
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Jhonas Enroth's Dallas Stars mask - 2015

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Now let's keep this post on track... So without further ado, here's a look at my newest game-used piece for my collection! I've added some photos below of this jersey in use. If you'd like to take a closer look, you can enlarge the photos by clicking on them. Enjoy!

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Enroth getting reading for the 1st period puck drop vs Winnipeg on February 24th, 2015.

Enroth makes a first period save vs Winnipeg.

Enroth tracking a puck against the Winnipeg Jets on February 24th, 2015.

Jhonas Enroth guards the crease in a Febraury 24th matchup between the Stars and Jets.

Enroth comes into the game in relief of Lehtonen in the 2nd period and leads the Stars to an eventual shootout win over the Florida Panthers on March 5th, 2015.

Dallas v Florida

Dallas v Florida

Dallas vs Florida - March 5th

Enroth takes a shot up high during a game on March 5th versus the Florida Panthers. Enroth entered the game during the 2nd period in relief of Lehtonen, leading the Stars to a comeback win, finishing it off in the shootout.

Enroth stops Pirri in a shootout, winning the game 4-3 over the Panthers on March 5th, 2015.

Enroth warming up before a game on March 10th vs the Philidelphia Flyers. Enroth didn't play that night, but the jersey was worn that day in a backup appearance.

Jhonas Enroth battles Brenden Morrow behind the net.

Enroth stands tall vs the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Jhonas Enroth makes a save in a game between the Dallas Stars & Tampa Bay Lighting (March 7th, 2015).

Enroth defends a wraparound vs Nashville.

Enroth guards the net vs San Jose.

Enroth makes a save against the San Jose Sharks.

Dallas vs San Jose.

Enroth watches the play during the 3rd period against the Anaheim Ducks. Enroth would go on to earn his 5th career shutout in a 4-0 win.

Watching a play develop in the corner. Enroth and the Stars won 4-0 against the Anaheim Ducks on April 8th, 2015.

Jhonas Enroth seen fightning off the Anaheim Ducks' offensive in the 2nd period on April 8th, 2015.

Making one of his 19 saves en route to his 5th career shutout against the Anaheim Ducks.

Jordie Benn celebrates after Jhonas Enroth earns his 5th career NHL shutout against the Anaheim Ducks in a dominant 4-0 win on the road.

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This jersey also appears on Enroth's only card pictured on the Dallas Stars, as he made an appearance in the 2015-16 Upper Deck O-Pee-Chee base and retro parallel sets.

​The puck marks on the front of the jersey were airbrushed out during the post-production stage when these cards were being created, but it's the same jersey. The photo was taken on March 5th, when the Dallas Stars played against the Florida Panthers. 

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Do you have any cool game-used memorabilia pieces in your collections? If so, I'd like to see them!

Happy Collecting, 

Aaron
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