A WHA original. The Crusaders played 1972–76, with Gerry Cheevers in goal when the league started.
Purple with the round Crusaders crest, black-and-white hem stripes and the team's mark on the sleeves. The hood lining carries the logo too, so it still looks right with the hood down.
- 100% Polyester
- 100% Machine Wash Safe
- Hockey Lace Hood Drawstrings
- Kangaroo Pouch Front Pocket
- Stylish & Fashionable - makes a great gift for hockey fans
- Sizing: Chest (laid flat, 1" below armhole): XS 23" · S 24" · M 25" · L 26" · XL 27" · XXL 28" · XXXL 29" — see our Sizing Chart
- Purple with the round Crusaders crest and black-and-white hem stripes
The Cleveland Crusaders Hockey Hoodie is an exclusive design by BenchClearers.com — fan-first hockey apparel built by hockey people.
Bench Clearers hockey hoodies cover the cold half of the year, when the hockey tank goes back in the drawer.
Every Bench Clearers design comes from our own art team.
Material Composition:
✔ 100% Performance Polyester
Fabric Features:
✔ Lightweight and breathable for all-day comfort
✔ Soft, athletic texture
Washing Instructions:
✔ Machine wash cold with similar colors
✔ Use mild detergent
❌ Do not use bleach or fabric softeners
Drying Instructions:
✔ Tumble dry low or hang dry for best results
❌ Do not wring
Ironing & Steaming:
✔ Cool iron if needed
❌ Do not iron over printed graphics
Special Care:
✔ Wash inside out to preserve prints and colors
✔ Avoid high heat to maintain fabric longevity
Nick Mileti took over a franchise first awarded to Calgary and made it the Crusaders, who played at the old Cleveland Arena and then, from 1974, the new Richfield Coliseum. Their big signing, Boston Bruins goalie Gerry Cheevers, won the WHA's first top-goaltender award in 1972-73, and Cleveland made the playoffs in all four of its seasons. In 1976 Mileti moved the team to St. Paul as the Minnesota Fighting Saints.
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