Elbows Up T-Shirt

"Elbows Up" Canadian Grit T-Shirt

Designed by Jan & Maxx • Proudly Made in Canada

Before the gloves come off... Elbows Up.

This bold, one-of-a-kind T-shirt is more than just Canadian-made — it’s a wearable reminder of how Canadians handle adversity: with grit, quiet strength, and a touch of hockey pride.

Why "Elbows Up"?

The phrase is a nod to legendary NHL player Gordie Howe, affectionately known as "Mr. Hockey" but also as "Mr. Elbows", whose hard-earned reputation came from his fierce, elbow-up style of play. It’s become a Canadian metaphor for standing your ground.

But the phrase took on new meaning in March 2025, when Mike Myers closed out an episode of Saturday Night Live with a bold message. Wearing a shirt that read “Canada is Not for Sale,” he looked straight into the camera, pointed to his elbow, and mouthed the words "Elbows Up" — a quiet but powerful show of patriotism and resistance against economic pressure from the U.S. The moment went viral and has since become a symbol of Canadian backbone.

Product Features:

• Design: Classic hockey gloves + a maple leaf + bold messaging = the ultimate Canadian combo

• Fabric: 50% cotton / 50% polyester for a soft, breathable, and durable fit

• Fit: Unisex sizing with a comfortable, modern silhouette

• DTF Print: Crisp Direct-to-Film graphic designed by Jan and her son Maxx — exclusive to this collection

Washing Instructions (for DTF prints)

• Turn garment inside out

• Wash cold with like colours

• Hang to dry or tumble dry low

• Do not bleach or iron directly over print

• The grey shirt may have either the black print or the white

 Proudly made in Canada
Carefully printed and packaged in small batches