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FireGilbert · 10-08-2018, 05:02 PM

As a kid I playing defence I always wanted #2 for MacInnis or #4 for Orr. If I was growing up today I'd likely also want #5.

As an adult I played RW on a ball hockey team and became very excited when #12 was available.

I do prefer the traditional numbers but don't have a problem if a player wants to wear something higher. The Esposito 77 and Gretzky 99 for example were clever ways to get around their preferred numbers not being available. I don't necessarily get the recent trend of your number being your birth year though but if that is significant to you then go for it.

10-08-2018, 05:02 PM	#15
FireGilbert Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brisbane Exp:	As a kid I playing defence I always wanted #2 for MacInnis or #4 for Orr. If I was growing up today I'd likely also want #5. As an adult I played RW on a ball hockey team and became very excited when #12 was available. I do prefer the traditional numbers but don't have a problem if a player wants to wear something higher. The Esposito 77 and Gretzky 99 for example were clever ways to get around their preferred numbers not being available. I don't necessarily get the recent trend of your number being your birth year though but if that is significant to you then go for it. __________________ The masses of humanity have always had to surf.