HC Sparta 2009/2010 Fixtures Calendar

Product detailed description

Condition: as found, damaged

Dimensions: 10.5 cm x 6 cm (when folded)

One for every Sparta fan’s pocket! A pocket fixture calendar of HC Sparta Praha for the 2009/2010 Czech Extraliga season, a folding paper leaflet with a cover photo of jubilant players in the classic maroon shirts. Inside is the squad list with numbers, dates of birth, nicknames and seasons at Sparta, including Martin Ručinský, David Výborný, Jaroslav Hlinka and Petr Ton. Also the coaching staff with head coach Pavel Hynek, an overview of opponents and an advert for the Sparta fanshop at Tesla Arena. A reminder of late-2000s Sparta hockey.

Facts at a glance

• Item: pocket fixture calendar, folding paper leaflet
• Club: HC Sparta Praha
• Season: 2009/2010, Czech Extraliga (ice hockey)
• Contents: squad list (number, name, date of birth, nickname, seasons at Sparta), coaching staff, opponents, fanshop advert
• Coaching staff: head coach Pavel Hynek, assistant František Výborný, goalkeeping coach Josef Dušek
• Players (selection): Martin Ručinský, David Výborný, Jaroslav Hlinka, Petr Ton, Jiří Vykoukal, Zbyněk Hrdel
• Arena: Tesla Arena, Za Elektrárnou 419, Prague 7
• Partners on the cover photo: O2, LG, Volkswagen

Expert note – FAQ

What were pocket hockey fixture calendars for?
Pocket fixture calendars were issued by hockey clubs as a handy overview of all match dates for the season. Besides the schedule, they usually included the squad list, photos and partner adverts. For collectors today they document the team line-up and sponsors of a particular season.

Why is the squad list in the calendar interesting to collectors?
The squad list in a pocket calendar shows the team at the start of the season, including players who later left or rarely made the line-up. It is therefore a valuable source for collectors building a complete record of a roster and for checking who actually played for the club that year.

How should folding paper leaflets be stored?
Store folding paper leaflets closed in an acid-free sleeve or envelope so the folds are not damaged. Frequent unfolding causes tears along the creases. Protect them from light, as colour printing fades, and from damp, which makes paper cockle and warp.