The Hockey Sweater

Take a trip down memory lane and see if you remember this classic video from the early years. It’s based on the classic children’s book The Hockey Sweater.

In this animated short, Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice “Rocket” Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton’s. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colors of the opposing team.

Credit to the National Film Board for another great video.

“We showcase films that take a stand on issues of global importance that matter to Canadians—stories about the environment, human rights, international conflict, the arts and more.” NFB

Looking for more classic cartoons? Check out our Retro Category!

It’s packed full of cool content and videos from past good times!

Check out The Great Toy Robbery Another neat animation from the late ’50s!

Or for another hockey smile, check out Kids Meet Their Hockey Heroes.