1980 Herb Brooks Speech Tee

The pre-game speech. It's been known to motivate players to run through brick walls. But perhaps never before or since that fateful night on February 22nd, 1980, has a pre-game speech resulted in such an incredible feat for any team or individual in the modern history of sports. It could be said that it's the greatest pre-game speech of all time.

"Great moments are born from great opportunity, and that's what you have here tonight, boys. That's what you've earned here tonight. One game; if we played them ten times, they might win nine. But not this game, not tonight. Tonight, we skate with them. Tonight we stay with them, and we shut them down because we can. Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world. You were born to be hockey players—every one of you, and you were meant to be here tonight. This is your time. Their time is done. It's over. I'm sick and tired of hearing about what a great hockey team the Soviets have. Screw 'em. This is your time. Now go out there and take it!"

- Herb Brooks, February 22nd, 1980

Our t-shirts are made sustainably from 100% combed & ringspun cotton and printed with eco-friendly, water-based ink that blends into the fabric with each wash, giving it a softer feel and more character as time goes on.

Size Chart

• Color: Vintage Royal
• 100% airlume combed & ring-spun cotton
• Unisex cut. Take one size up for a more relaxed fit.
• Imported garment with fabric sustainably dyed & cut in Los Angeles
• Distressed print for a vintage look
• Printed in New York
• Officially Licensed