Defensive Greats Series 1
Defensive Greats Series 1
Defensive Greats Series 1
Defensive Greats Series 1
A person adjusts a white mesh ZippyBack™ baseball cap from the back; the adjustable strap features a red tag labeled "Chris Chelios," celebrating his legendary physical play. The background is outdoors with blurred greenery.
The ZippyBack™ Ray Bourque nameplate is a black hockey jersey patch with yellow and white stripes, displaying BOURQUE above the bold yellow and white number 77—celebrating the legendary defenseman’s legacy.
The ZippyBack™ Nicklas Lidström nameplate is a red hockey jersey patch with a white stripe, featuring LIDSTROM and the number 5 in bold white.
The ZippyBack™ Paul Coffey patch showcases "COFFEY" in white and the number 7 in orange on a dark blue background, accented with bold white and orange stripes.
ZippyBack™ Denis Potvin patch: rectangular, blue background, white and orange stripes, "Potvin" in white at the top, large white number 5 with orange trim—honoring legendary defenseman Denis Potvin&
The ZippyBack™ Chris Chelios nameplate features "CHELIOS" in white above a large white number 7 on red, accented with black and white stripes—a tribute to Chelios&
The ZippyBack™ Chris Pronger patch features his name, a blue jersey design with yellow and red outlined number 44, and two yellow and red stripes at the bottom—celebrating the legendary defenseman’s career.
The ZippyBack™ Brian Leetch hockey patch features "LEETCH" in white above a bold red and white number 2, with red and white horizontal stripes along the bottom—honoring the legendary defenseman.

Defensive Greats Series 1

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Great defense wins games, and these eight blueliners were the very best at it. Featuring Ray Bourque, Nicklas Lidstrom, Paul Coffey, Denis Potvin, Larry Robinson, Chris Chelios, Chris Pronger, and Brian Leetch. Wear one on your cap with pride, then keep the whole set boxed and on display.

Eight elite defensemen plus a bonus NHL Alumni piece in one premium box.

  • Free shipping in Canada
  • Easy Returns & Exchanges
  • Uniquely serialized collectible item

This 8-player ZippyBack™ set is a precision-crafted set of collectibles that snap securely into the back opening of most baseball caps. Each design celebrates a player, moment, or team connection that resonates with hockey fans.

Lightweight, durable, and easy to install, it turns an everyday cap into a subtle statement of the game and the players who shaped it.

This design is connected to the cities and teams where he made his mark on the ice.

For many fans, these teams represent unforgettable eras, rivalries, and moments that define hockey history.

ZippyBack™ pieces allow fans to carry that connection wherever they go, adding a distinctive touch to any cap.

ZippyBack™ snaps securely onto most baseball-style caps using its patent-pending design. It’s built to stay in place once attached and is intended for long-term wear or collection.

Because each piece is a limited-edition collectible, attach or remove with care to preserve its condition. Minor contact with the plastic back tab during placement is normal.

Compatible cap placements:

  • Back: Adjustable plastic, cloth, or custom-fit closures
  • Side: Either side of the cap
  • Visor: Side edge

ZippyBack™ can be repositioned or removed when needed, but it’s not designed for frequent swapping.

This product is officially licensed by the NHL Alumni Association.

Colorways are era-inspired and produced in limited quantities. Once a specific name-and-color edition sells out, it is permanently retired.

Each ZippyBack™ collectible features a unique, permanently laser-engraved serial number.

No two ZippyBack™ collectibles share the same serial number. Each serial number authenticates the piece as an original within its series.

Once issued, a serial-numbered ZippyBack™ is never duplicated or reissued, making each piece unique to that specific collectible.

Serial numbering confirms that every ZippyBack™ is a distinct collectible, not a mass-produced accessory.

Try your ZippyBack™ risk-free. If you’re not happy with your purchase, you can return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

Just send the item back in its original condition. Customers are responsible for return shipping.

If your ZippyBack™ arrives damaged or defective, simply send us a photo and we will ship a replacement at no cost to you, including shipping.

A circular logo with a hockey player silhouette and the words Honour the Past at the top, The Alumni in the center, and Since 1988 at the bottom.
ZippyBack™ is manufactured under license by the NHL Alumni Association (NHLAA).

How to Wear Your ZippyBack™

Snapping in your ZippyBack™ is simple. Once snapped in it stays firmly on your baseball cap without any discomfort.

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ZippyBack™ is officially licensed by the NHL Alumni Association and is built around the players you've grown up watching.

Their number. Their name. Their legacy. On the back of your cap.

Every fan has a favourite.

Each ZippyBack™ is crafted around the players who defined the game and the moments that defined you as a fan.


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Built for Hockey Fans

ZippyBack™ creates limited-edition, snap-on collectibles designed to be worn on your cap.

Each piece is crafted to celebrate hockey history through player-first drops and collector-grade details.

ZippyBack™ products are officially licensed through the NHL Alumni Association. Player names, likenesses, and associated marks are used with permission where applicable. Made in Canada.