FRANK CAPRICE
1982-88 VANCOUVER CANUCKS GAME-USED LOUISVILLE STICK
This Louisville goalie stick was used by Frank Caprice in game action with the Vancouver Canucks at some point during the 1982-88 time period. It features visible signs of use throughout.
Born on April 2, 1962 in Hamilton, Ontario, Frank Caprice was drafted 178th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 1981. He turned pro in 1981-82 and his pro playing career continued until 1998-99, spanning Europe, the CHL, IHL, AHL, and the NHL. Caprice's NHL debut came with the Canucks on February 24, 1983 vs the Los Angeles Kings. Relieving John Garrett in goal for the third period of action, Caprice stopped 5 of 8 shots that he faced as the Canucks fell 8-0 that day. His NHL career went from 1982-83 to 1987-88 and saw him play with the Vancouver Canucks exclusively.
Among his career accolades include winning the World Junior Championships with Team Canada (1982), becoming the first Canucks goalie to ever record a win in Calgary (1987), and winning the British Ice Hockey Superleague championship (1997).
In his NHL career, Frank Caprice appeared in 102 regular season games, going 31-47-11 with 1 shutout, 3 assists, a 4.20GAA and a 0.859% save average. He appeared in no NHL playoff games.
Acquired from: Private Collector
Dates of Game Use: Unknown
Photomatched: No, referenced to similar stick style
Born on April 2, 1962 in Hamilton, Ontario, Frank Caprice was drafted 178th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 1981. He turned pro in 1981-82 and his pro playing career continued until 1998-99, spanning Europe, the CHL, IHL, AHL, and the NHL. Caprice's NHL debut came with the Canucks on February 24, 1983 vs the Los Angeles Kings. Relieving John Garrett in goal for the third period of action, Caprice stopped 5 of 8 shots that he faced as the Canucks fell 8-0 that day. His NHL career went from 1982-83 to 1987-88 and saw him play with the Vancouver Canucks exclusively.
Among his career accolades include winning the World Junior Championships with Team Canada (1982), becoming the first Canucks goalie to ever record a win in Calgary (1987), and winning the British Ice Hockey Superleague championship (1997).
In his NHL career, Frank Caprice appeared in 102 regular season games, going 31-47-11 with 1 shutout, 3 assists, a 4.20GAA and a 0.859% save average. He appeared in no NHL playoff games.
Acquired from: Private Collector
Dates of Game Use: Unknown
Photomatched: No, referenced to similar stick style
