7-Piece NHL Hockey Memorabilia Collection - Johnny
Updated September 18, 2026
| Lot number | 472 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 150.00 USD |
| Category | Memorabilia & Autographs |
| Auction | October Art & Collectibles- 2-DAY Auction |
| Date | October 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Oakwood Auctions |
| Location | Stouffville |
A highly collectible seven-piece assemblage of NHL hockey memorabilia bringing together some of the most revered names, franchises and venues in Canadian hockey history, including Toronto Maple Leafs legend Johnny Bower, Pittsburgh Penguins icon Mario Lemieux, Montreal Canadiens great Patrick Roy, the 1967-68 Stanley Cup champion Canadiens, and two presentations incorporating authentic material from the legendary Montreal Forum.<br><br>Foremost among the Toronto Maple Leafs material is an 8" x 10" black-and-white Johnny Bower photograph depicting the Hall of Fame goaltender riding in a Pontiac Firebird convertible beneath a "Johnny Bower" pennant, boldly signed across the lower portion in blue ink "Johnny Bower #1." The photograph bears NHL, Hockey Hall of Fame and Frameworth markings together with authentication hologram A716662. Particularly evocative as an image of Bower away from the crease and being celebrated publicly, it captures the enduring affection surrounding one of the most beloved figures in Maple Leafs history. The photograph exhibits significant visible deterioration along the right side, including discoloration, surface loss and abrasion, with additional disturbance near the upper-right corner.br><br>The Montreal Canadiens championship component includes a 16" x 20" matted colour team portrait titled "Montreal Canadiens - Stanley Cup and Prince of Wales Trophy Winners 1967/1968." The composition presents the championship squad with the Stanley Cup prominently displayed at centre and the Prince of Wales Trophy alongside, with printed roster identifications surrounding the team. Representing one of the defining Canadiens championship teams of the late 1960s, the image includes such celebrated figures as Jean Béliveau, Henri Richard, Yvan Cournoyer, John Ferguson, Jacques Lemaire, Serge Savard, Rogie Vachon and coach Toe Blake. For collectors of Montreal Canadiens memorabilia, Stanley Cup history and Original Six hockey, the subject matter has exceptional visual and historical resonance.<br><br>Also included is Doug Laird's nostalgic hockey composition "Listen Up," numbered 840/2000 and presented on a 14 1/2" x 18 1/2" mat. Depicting an intimate Canadian outdoor-hockey scene with children gathered around an older player at a makeshift rink, the work is signed by Doug Laird and additionally autographed by Johnny Bower beneath the image. The presentation incorporates Toronto Maple Leafs and Stanley Cup imagery together with a plaque identifying the work as "'Listen Up' autographed by Johnny Bower." The combination of limited-edition Canadian sporting art and a Bower autograph gives the piece strong crossover appeal to collectors of Maple Leafs memorabilia, hockey art and signed NHL material.<br><br>The Mario Lemieux presentation, measuring 14" x 11" at the mat, commemorates the Pittsburgh Penguins superstar's celebrated December 27, 2000 return to NHL competition. The display features an action photograph of Lemieux in his iconic N
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