Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

A rather simple jersey design, but a classic none the less. The numbers and name (on nameplate) are single color sewn twill..... Alternate logo veined leaf shoulder patch..... CCM and NHL logos on back hem..... Jersey shows a nameplate change, this is clearly shown in the size flag tag in the neck where the old stitching went just above the "56"..... Obtained from Fairmore Sports in July 2003.

Ottawa Senators (NHL)

The jersey shows good neck wear and a tear on front hem along with some puck marks and burns..... Numbering is three color sewn twill on the sleeves and two color sewn twill on the back..... The name (on nameplate) is single color sewn twill..... Alternate logo shoulder patch (F.Y.I. MDCCCXCIV=1894)..... CCM and NHL logos on back hem..... Obtained from a private collector in April 1999.

Ottawa Senators (NHL)

Damian is a member of a very elite club among NHL goaltenders. He is one of a handful to be credited with a goal (1/2/99 vs the New Jersey Devils). As rare as this feat is among goaltenders, the NHL goal was not the first for Rhodes. He also netted a goal during his career at Michigan Tech (January 21, 1989 vs Colorado College).

This jersey was last worn by Simon Lajeunesse, however it was recycled from one of Rhodes last jerseys..... The jersey features two color twill sewn numbers and single color name (on nameplate) The nameplate change from the shorter "RHODES" nameplate is visible from the inside..... Obtained from a private collector in March 2006.

Atlanta Thrashers (NHL)

The jersey features two color sewn twill numbers and name (on nameplate)..... Light wear with a few puck marks and a pull in the neck line..... NHL crest on the back hem..... Alternate Thrashers logo shoulder patch..... Obtained from a private collector in December 2002.

Rhodes is a rags-to-riches story. He was never able to emerge from Felix Potvin's shadow with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was happy about his trade to Ottawa. Rhodes joined the Senators alongside Wade Redden in a somewhat complicated three-team deal in January of 1996. (Toronto received Wade Redden from the New York, Kirk Muller from New York and Don Beaupre from Ottawa, New York received Martin Straka and Bryan Berard from Ottawa and Ken Belanger from Toronto on Jan. 23, 1996).

Rhodes struggled with injuries in 1996-97 and lost his No. 1 job to Ron Tugnutt by the end of the schedule. He fought his way back and split the No. 1 spot with Tugnutt in 1997-98, recording 19 wins, five shutouts (NHL's ninth-best) and a 2.34 GAA.

Drafted 112th overall by the Maple Leafs in the 1987 amateur draft, Rhodes spent three seasons at Michigan Tech (WCHA) before joining Newmarket (AHL) for the 1990-91 season. He was unbeaten in his first seven NHL decisions, beginning with a 3-1 win over Detroit in 1991, a start mostly designed to make him eligible for the expansion draft in order to protect other Toronto netminders.

But Rhodes enjoyed three solid years on the farm and became the ideal back-up for the workhorse Potvin. It was Rhodes who was tending the nets when the Leafs tied a league record with their 10th straight win to start the 1993-94 schedule.

PROFESSIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Won his first NHL game during his first NHL start on March 22, 1991 at Detroit..... Led the AHL in 1992-93 with games played (52), minutes (3074), saves (1572), and was named MVP of the St. John Flames..... Set an Ottawa franchise record by starting 25 consecutive games (Jan. 25 to March 19, 1996)..... Atlanta acquired Rhodes from Ottawa on June 18, 1999 to become first player in Thrashers franchise history..... Rhodes set single-season Thrashers franchise records for ties (7), games (38), shots faced (1,129), saves (1,014), and minutes played (2,066).

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS: Left MTU 4th in games played (91) and 2nd in saves (3,123)..... Co-recipient of Norbert Matovich Memorial Award (Outstanding Freshman)

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