ITEM DESCRIPTION: This 1996-97 Boston Bruins Third Set 1 (Pooh Bear) game worn jersey was utilized by Tallas in various home games throughout the season. It features several lighter puck and stick marks throughout, some very light pilling, slight salt deposits in the fight strap, as well as a hole near the crest. Note that the hole was covered by fabric by the previous owner.
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SHORT BIO: Rob Tallas (aka "Robb", aka "Robbie") was born on March 20, 1973 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A solid back up, then starter for the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL over three seasons (1991-94), he transitioned to the minor-pros in 1994-95 with the Providence Bruins and Charlotte Checkers. His consistent play got him signed as a free agent by the Boston Bruins in September of 1995. He spent the majority of the 1995-96 season as the back-up in Providence, however, on March 7, 1996...it happened! On recall by Boston, he was given the start in goal against the Islanders. Tallas stopped 26 of 29 shots in a 4-3 victory.
The next season, he split time evenly between the AHL and NHL, as he appeared in 28 games with Boston, recording an 8-12-1 record with a shutout and 0.882% save average. In 1997-98, he recorded his statistically strongest year, posting a 1.83GAA and 0.926% save average over 14 games. The next two seasons saw him play an additional 38 games with the club. Now a free agent, the Chicago Blackhawks signed Tallas to be the back-up to Jocelyn Thibault in 2000-01. Over 12 games with the Hawks, he recorded only 2 wins, and a 0.868% save average. He played two more seasons in the AHL thereafter, and then two additional seasons in Europe before retiring from play in 2005. In 2009, he was hired as the Florida Panthers' goaltending coach, a position he still holds as of the 2024-25 season. In March of 2015, he was even dressed as the Emergency Back-Up Goalie for the Panthers against the Maple Leafs, though he did not get to play. In his career, Rob Tallas appeared in 99 games, recording a 28-42-10 record with a 2.91GAA, 3 shutouts, and a 0.891% save average. He appeared in no post-season games. His most notable career accolade is winning the Stanley Cup as the goalie coach for the Florida Panthers (2024). |
YEAR: 1996-97 Third Set 1
TEAM: Boston Bruins GAME WORN? Yes MANUFACTURER/MODEL: Starter SIZE: 56G ACQUIRED FROM / LOA: Private collector, no LOA. Has team set stamp on hem. DATES OF GAME USE: Exact dates unknown NOTABLE MOMENTS: N/A PHOTOMATCHED: No, referenced only. AUTOGRAPHED: No AVAILABILITY: THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE/TRADE/DONATION |
