Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction June 2025
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/24/2025
For Shawn Matthias, the path to the NHL was never about flash — it was about doing the little
things right. A dependable forward with size and reach, Matthias carved out his place in the
league by winning board battles, killing penalties, and showing up when it mattered. By the time
he joined the Maple Leafs in 2015–16, he was a seasoned pro, bringing poise and physicality to
a team looking to find its identity. For a kid who grew up just outside Toronto, pulling on that
jersey wasn’t just another stop — it meant something more.
This game-worn jersey from that season is a size 58 Reebok-made model. It features the NHL
shield on the front neckline and the Reebok logo on the back. His number 23 appears in bold
blue single twill on both sleeves and on the back, with matching Maple Leafs patches sewn onto
each shoulder. “MATTHIAS” is stitched in blue twill across a white nameplate. Signs of game
action are present throughout. A small blue transfer mark appears on the left sleeve, and there
is a yellow discoloration on the back neckline, most likely from a sports drink. The right sleeve has a team-sewn repair, a clear
mark of wear from the grind of the season. Inside the jersey, a fight strap remains firmly
attached, and a team tag with inventory number is stitched into the hem. This number
matches the team LOA that accompanies the jersey.
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