ITEM DESCRIPTION: This 1998-99 San Jose Sharks home jersey was utilized by Sean Gauthier (and possibly also Bruce Racine). It was most notably used by Gauthier in his NHL debut/only NHL game played of his career on March 6, 1999. He also likely saw four additional backup only appearances in it. Now, as to how Bruce Racine factors into this. Gauthier’s nameplate was attached overtop of Bruce Racine’s nameplate which was already on the jersey. Racine was signed as a free agent by San Jose on September 8, 1998, so it is quite possible that Racine either used this jersey in the pre-season, or it was issued to him, but recycled for use by Gauthier. Wear is very light and comprised of some small marks on the arms.
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SHORT BIO: Born on March 28, 1971 in Sudbury, Ontario, Sean Gauthier was the number one netminder for Kingston in the OHL when he was drafted 181st overall by the Winnipeg Jets in 1991. He turned pro in the 1991-92 season, splitting the season with Fort Wayne in the IHL and with Moncton in the AHL. Spending the majority of the next season in the minors as well, Gauthier got his first NHL recall when the Jets brought him up to be the backup vs Pittsburgh on January 10, 1993. The 1993-94 saw him spend the season in the minors. In 1994-95, he started the season in the minors, though ultimately spent the year playing for the Canadian National Team, seeing action in 24 games for them including in the Spengler Cup. He bounced around the minor leagues thereafter, even scoring a goal for South Carolina in the ECHL in 1996.
He was signed by the San Jose Sharks in 1998 and though he spent much of the year in the AHL, Gauthier was recalled by the Sharks in March 1999. He backed up in five total games, however on March 6, 1999 he made his NHL debut. After Steve Shields was pulled for allowing 4 goals, Gauthier entered the net and played the final 3:29 of the game and stopped 2 of 2 shots that he faced. He played the 1999-00 season in the minors, though appeared for Florida in the 2000-01 pre-season, where he even fought Dan Cloutier. Gauthier was recalled twice by the Panthers in December 2000, however, he never saw another NHL game again. He headed overseas in 2001-02 and remained there until he retired from play in 2005. His son Cutter is a forward that was drafted 5th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL. Among Sean Gauthier’s career accolades includes winning the OHL’s Dave Pinkney Trophy (1990), representing Team Canada (1994-1995), scoring a goal in the ECHL (1996), and helping Leksands get promoted to Sweden’s Elitserien (2002). In his NHL career, Sean Gauthier appeared in one NHL game, going 0-0-0 with a 0.00GAA, and a 1.00% save average. He appeared in no NHL playoff games. |
YEAR: 1998-99 Home Set
TEAM: San Jose Sharks GAME WORN? Yes MANUFACTURER/MODEL: Nike SIZE: 58G ACQUIRED FROM / LOA: World Hockey Jerseys, includes LOA DATES OF GAME USE: *Possible 1998 NHL Pre-season (Bruce Racine) March 6, 1999 vs Chicago (2-2, 4-0) March 9, 1999 vs Phoenix (backup only) March 12, 1999 vs Detroit (backup only) March 13, 1999 vs Ottawa (backup only) March 17, 1999 vs Florida (backup only) NOTABLE MOMENTS: NHL debut / only NHL game. *Possibly also worn by Bruce Racine PHOTOMATCHED: No, referenced AUTOGRAPHED: Yes AVAILABILITY: THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE/TRADE/DONATION |
