Jeff Finger Autographed Yooper Steez T-shirt Giveaway!

Nov 15, 2008 | Share this | Leave a comment

Out of the 600+ players in the NHL, there is only one who was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula, Jeff Finger. Born and raised in Houghton, Finger was selected in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

Yoopers in the NHL

And the winner is…..

Ben B. of Grand Haven

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Jeff Finger During the last two seasons in the NHL Finger played for the Colorado Avalanche. During the 2007-2008 season he logged 72 games (of an 82-game season) and showed signs of a promising career in the NHL. He finished with 19 points as a defenceman.

On July 1st, Finger was signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs for a whopping 4-year $14million contract. On October 9th, Finger will make his debut with the Maple Leafs in their season opener against right here in Michigan against the Red Wings.

Previous shirt won by Kimberly in Reston, VA

Jeff Finger Autography of the Tortonto Maple Leafs

A big thank you goes out to our friend Joe who hooked us up with the Jeff Finger connection, he also snagged this photo out in Colorado.

There are also 6 more Yoopers who have played in the NHL.

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9 Comments

Michael H. Babcock | September 29th, 2008 4:27 pm | Permalink

Sweet shirt!
Ben Carlson | September 29th, 2008 4:29 pm | Permalink

Well he ain’t no Red Wing, but I guess I can’t hold that against him too much. =)
Paul Pouttu | September 29th, 2008 6:14 pm | Permalink

Great shirt! I want to win!!!!!
Holly Berkstresser | September 29th, 2008 6:32 pm | Permalink

Heck yeah!! I want it! :D
Julie Williams | September 30th, 2008 12:33 pm | Permalink

I want the Tshirt! I miss the UP and will wear it proudly to proclaim my Yooperism!
Sarah | October 2nd, 2008 11:17 pm | Permalink

Say ya to da UP eh?
Nicole | October 3rd, 2008 8:34 am | Permalink

Hi! Tried to sign up for your feed, but the verification is not cooperating with me. Add me to your list, please! Great shirts!
Julie Williams | December 12th, 2008 11:05 am | Permalink

I want the shirt. True blue Yooper stuck in northwest WI!
Ben Braymer | December 16th, 2008 5:02 pm | Permalink

Thanks guys!! I have played hockey my whole life, and love the Yoop! Super stoked!