Manny Malhotra John Cheech Garrett Forever A Canuck Shirt marks a heartfelt tribute to the late Vancouver Canucks goaltender and broadcaster John “Cheech” Garrett. On October 20, 2026, Canucks head coach Manny Malhotra was photographed wearing a commemorative T-shirt during a media appearance as Vancouver prepared to honor Garrett at Rogers Arena. The shirt reflects the connection between Garrett and the organization he represented both on the ice and behind the microphone, celebrating a familiar voice whose personality became part of Vancouver hockey history.
Manny Malhotra John Cheech Garrett Forever A Canuck Shirt – Remembering the Voice Behind the Headset
The John Cheech Garrett Forever A Canuck Shirt features a black broadcasting headset, a distinctive mustache outlined in yellow and white commemorative lettering honoring John Garrett. Its heather-gray base creates a clean backdrop for the illustration, allowing the dark headset and yellow accents to stand out without distracting from the tribute.
The central artwork combines two recognizable elements associated with Garrett. A curved black headset band stretches across the upper chest, connecting to earpieces on either side. A microphone extends downward from the right side, curling toward the lower center of the graphic. Beneath the headset band sits a thick black mustache with a bright yellow outline and small yellow accents along its lower edge. The combination references Garrett’s familiar appearance and his decades spent working as a hockey commentator.
Below the illustration, two lines of white uppercase text read “JOHN ‘CHEECH’ GARRETT” and “FOREVER A CANUCK”. The lettering uses a compact, straightforward style, keeping the tribute’s message clear. The graphic sits centrally on the shirt’s front while the short sleeves, crew neckline and straight lower hem maintain a classic T-shirt silhouette. The overall design balances a recognizable visual tribute with a simple memorial message, reflecting Garrett’s lasting place in Vancouver hockey culture.

On October 20, 2026, the Vancouver Canucks planned a special tribute to John Garrett during their home game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Rogers Arena. Head coach Manny Malhotra appeared in a gray commemorative shirt featuring Garrett’s signature mustache and broadcasting headset, as shown in a photograph shared by reporter Jeff Paterson.
Garrett passed away on April 28, 2026, at age 74. A former professional goaltender who played for Vancouver and Hartford, he later became an important voice on Canucks television broadcasts, working alongside play-by-play commentator John Shorthouse for more than two decades. His humor, storytelling and memorable conversations about food, especially ketchup, made his broadcasts distinctive.
The October 20 tribute was planned to include scoreboard videos, commemorative shirts and a press-box meal featuring some of Garrett’s favorite foods. The headset artwork represents his broadcasting career while the mustache and “FOREVER A CANUCK” message commemorate his identity and enduring connection to Vancouver.
Product Details
Style: Short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt, shown in heather gray.
Design: Printed headset, mustache illustration and commemorative lettering.
Size: See size chart.
Construction: Ribbed crew neckline, short sleeves, and straight bottom hem.
Fit: Straight-cut silhouette with naturally draped sleeves.
Care Instructions
Turn the shirt inside out before washing.
Machine wash cold with similar colors.
Use a gentle washing cycle.
Avoid bleach and harsh detergents.
Air dry when possible; avoid ironing directly over the graphic.







