ITEM DESCRIPTION: In 1985-86, Doug Keans wore this Boston Bruins home jersey in at least five games of NHL action, though the wear and tear may imply more action stretching into the following season. It features black marks, team repairs, blood spatters, and a rusted/salted fight strap.

SHORT BIO: Born on January 7, 1958 in Pembroke, Ontario, Doug Keans was drafted 94th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in 1978. With his junior career with the Oshawa Generals concluded, the 5'8" netminder immediately turned pro in 1979-80, seeing him spend the season with the Saginaw Gears in the IHL.

His pro career continued from then until 1988-89, then saw him see some limited action in 1992-93 and 1995-96. Keans played in the SuHL, AHA, CHL, IHL, AHL, and the NHL.

Keans' NHL debut came with the Los Angeles Kings on February 16, 1980. Starting in goal vs the dynasty-era New York Islanders, Keans stopped 13 of 15 shots that he faced in a 3-2 win. His NHL career began that season and continued to 1987-88, seeing him play with the Los Angeles Kings and Boston Bruins. After retiring from play, he served two seasons as the head coach of the Jacksonville Bullets in the SuHL.

In his NHL career, Doug Keans appeared in 210 regular season games, going 96-64-26 with 4 shutouts, 6 assists, a 3.51AA, and a 0.874% save average. In 9 playoff games, he went 2-6 with a 4.72GAA, and a 0.824% save average.

YEAR: 1985-86

TEAM: Boston Bruins

GAME WORN? Yes, jersey has January 1986 birth date

MANUFACTURER/MODEL: CCM Maska Airknit

SIZE: N/A

ACQUIRED FROM / LOA: Global Vintage Sports

DATES OF GAME USE: Likely
January 9, 1986 v St. Louis (7-2L, 18-22)
January 16, 1986 v Calgary (3-2W, 25-27)
February 2, 1986 v Pittsburgh (3-2W, 24-26)
February 6, 1986 v Buffalo (8-6L, 10-17)
February 27, 1986 v Washington (2-1L, 32-34)

NOTABLE MOMENTS: N/A

PHOTOMATCHED: No, referenced only

AUTOGRAPHED: No

AVAILABILITY: THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE/TRADE/DONATION