Holiday gifts for the hockey fan — Chicago and otherwise

Looking for unique gifts for the holidays?

Small business Saturday my have passed but a Cyber Monday deal is in the works for this Chicago-area start-up that offers artistic, and even personalized options, of fan wear.

500 Level, offers among other designs, NHLPA player sketches on shirts for men, women, and children.

“Real fans sit in the 500 level. Alright, alright.  Real fans sit anywhere and everywhere in the stadium, but a die hard, passionate fan doesn’t mind being in the nosebleed section – they’re just happy to be part of the action,” according to the company’s bio.  “Let’s be honest, at the heart of every team is its fans.  We travel far and wide to go to the games, we stock our closets with the gear, and we let our favorite teams break our hearts and ruin our weekends over and over again.

“We created 500 Level because we decided it was time to create an apparel company that put the fans right in the mix instead of having to outfit ourselves with the same old gear from major corporations.”

It also gives fans the opportunity to submit designs and vote on submissions.

Looking for Andrew Shaw or Milan Lucic? The site has easy searches by league, city, or player name.

Enter the promotional code Cyber Monday on Dec. 2 only for an additional 40 percent off.

If clothing isn’t on the wish list this year, consider a gift that keeps giving–a beautiful present, plus a donation to charity.

For Blackhawks fans, try a professional 2013 Chicago skyline print Stanley Cup victory print.

The custom “17 Second-City” print, shot by professional photographer Matt Grotto, comes in a variety of image choices. Sizes and styles are customizable as well.

And, 10 percent of profits go to a cause that is near and dear to my heart — The Lyme Disease Association.