Playing Hard Until the Final Whistle
Hockey never leaves you, it just moves into the next chapter. That mindset doesn't just belong on the ice—it applies to every court, fair-way, workshop, and passion we throw ourselves into as we get older.
gear for the faithful
Tees, hats, and apparel for those who still feel the game in their bones. Every piece designed for the ones who never really left the ice.
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giving back
the short story
-- Senior Hockey fan giving back.
-- Diagnosed with Alpha-1 condition that affects lungs and liver
-- All proceeds to be donated for above condition.
T-shirts
Assorted Sports
Assorted Slogans
-- Hoping for Overtime
-- Praying for Overtime
-- What the Puck?
-- Proud Boomer
-- Dink Responsibly
-- Birdie to Bogey
and more.
Hats
Selection of slogans and styles.
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WHERE IT STARTED
There's a moment in every player's life when the organized game ends — but the love for it never does.That's the The Third Period of Life.Sports shaped you. It gave you your best friends, your toughest lessons, and your proudest moments.It's not just a sport — it's a language. And once you speak it, you never stop.
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design your own
Request your own personalized mantra to be placed in the themed banner of your choice. Great gift, too!
-- Spoiling my dog
-- Retired
-- Being a Grandpa
-- Just Putzing Around
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Built for Lifers
This brand is for fans of the game and carry it with them every day. No corporate polish. Just honest gear made for people who know what the game really feels like.
the whole story
In hockey, the third period is where the game is won. The early periods are about setting up the play,taking your hits, and finding your rhythm. But when you step onto the ice for the third, the energy shifts.Every minute matters. You don’t coast, you don’t skate to the bench, and you certainly don't back down.You play with pure heart.That mindset doesn't just belong on the ice—it applies to every court, fair-way, workshop, and passion we throw ourselves into as we get older.Growing up on the frozen ponds of Chicago and cheering for the Original Six Blackhawks, hockey taught me grit early on. I carried that energy through college club hockey, into my work as a Civil Engineer, and through multiple
house renovations across the country while serving as a stay-at-home dad to my two daughters as my wife’s career moved us around.Then, at 72 years old, life handed me a new diagnosis: Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1).It was a stark reminder of where I am on the game clock. But I’m officially in the Third Period of Life, and I’ve always lived by the mantra inspired by Clint Eastwood and Toby Keith: “Don’t let the old man in.” Whether your "third period" means lacing up skates, swinging a golf club, stepping onto a pickleball court, or tackling a new project, it’s about refusing to let age or a diagnosis dictate your pace.That’s why I started this apparel brand. I don’t need the money—I’m here to build a mission.We create vintage-inspired, athletic apparel featuring sports-driven slogans that celebrate the grit, humor, and determination it takes to stay in the game. It’s gear for anyone who knows that the later years aren't for slowing down—they're for playing your absolute best game, no matter the arena.100% of proceeds from this brand go directly to the Alpha-1 Foundation to fund a cure, along with other deeply worthy charities. When you wear our gear, you’re not just wearing a slogan. You’re wearing a badge of resilience and proving that the Third Period Of Life is the best one yet.