The Sweater backdrop

The Sweater 1980 Le chandail

Roch Carrier recounts the most mortifying moment of his childhood. At a time when all his friends worshipped Maurice "Rocket" Richard and wore his number 9 Canadiens hockey jersey, the boy was mistakenly sent a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey from Eaton's. Unable to convince his mother to send it back, he must face his friends wearing the colours of the opposing team. This animated short, based on the book The Hockey Sweater, is an NFB classic that appeals to hockey lovers of all ages.

Country Canada
Production Country Canada
Language French
Spoken Language French
Gneres Animation , Family
Production Company ONF | NFB
Release Date 23 August 1980
10 mins