Jose Theodore just wanted a keepsake. He didn't envision the idea becoming iconic.
The Montreal Canadiens goaltender headed into the 2003 Heritage Classic — the NHL's first regular-season outdoor game — against the host Edmonton Oilers feeling both excited and uncertain.So, along with one of his brothers and the team's trainer, Theodore hatched a plan to secure a red and blue Canadiens tuque, pompom and all, atop his mask.
The league and players met before the game to discuss the harsh conditions. Shelving the event was on the table. "The challenges were there," he said."Amazing how quickly guys were changing. Short shifts because it was so cold. It was hard to breathe."The only problem?
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