By january of 1960, burchmore had come up with a second goalie mask design. A goaltender mask, commonly referred to as a hockey mask or a goalie mask, is a mask worn by ice hockey, inline hockey, field hockey, bandy and floorball goaltenders to protect the head from injury. So without further ado, heres a ton of goalie mask photos. After the coach tells marc to stay in the net during games instead of attempting to handle the puck outside of the crease, marcs grandfather gives him playing tips and encouragement. Most goaltenders do not have the luxury of having their own personal goaltender coach. Todays creative paint jobs emphasize masks as art, such as the mask of bruins goalie.
For many goalies, masks are an artful identity the new. Jan 30, 2014 the goalie mask is hockeys best piece of equipment and when its covered in red, white and blue, its even better. Bauer itech goalie replacement junior wire cage mask helmet 2500 1400 hockey. Being an ultimate perfectionist with strict attention to detail, the mask will not leave my studio until im happy with it. This wonderful and lavishly illustrated book, traces the history of the goalie mask from its very antiquated beginnings, to the modern era. Saving face book by jim hynes, gary smith, gerry cheevers. Goldmans first book, which was coauthored with dallas stars director of goalie development mike valley, was a twoyear collaboration project. Much to the scorn of his coach and fans, plante returned from the locker room with a crude homemade fiberglass mask in place. Plantes mask was a piece of fiberglass that was contoured to his face. Oct 29, 2009 the only goalie that lasted longer without a mask in the nhl was andy brown of the pittsburgh penguins. Masked marvel bandit csahecc cert kevlar goal mask sr. Plantes mask was a piece of fiberglass that was contoured to. Bauer profile 940x junior certified straight bar goalie mask team.
When searching for a goalie mask, recommends that each goalie be. Senior goalie masks for sale online pro hockey life. Products warwick mask company custom crafted goalie. The evolution of the goalie mask its hard to imagine a time when goalies didnt wear face protection, but before jacques plante pictured above debuted his mask in 1959, that was the norm for. What i found to be most amazing about the goalie mask is the way it captured her interest about the great habs team from the late 50s, who would have thought that a twoyearold could be fascinated by the legend of jacques plante read more. Warwick mask company custom crafted goalie masks, goalie. Here are a few masks you wouldnt want to see on a dark night. The art and history of the goalie mask awesome book on the old school goalie masks buy on.
The mask transforms from a panther into a goalie robot in front of our eyes, gunnarsson explained. Evolution of the goalie mask by source for sports goalie jul 25, 2017 in a time when goalies wouldnt dare to wear a mask for fear of being branded as a coward, jacques plante went against the critics and introduced the first homemade goalie mask. Mask outfitter broke mold for nhl goalies the boston globe. Gerry cheevers boston bruins the lists the scarface mask as the greatest goalie mask of alltime. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The goalie mask hockey heroes series paperback december 5, 2006 by mike leonetti author visit amazons mike leonetti page. Custom crafted goalie masks, goalie mask refurbish and reconditioning, and goalie mask repair 810. Stars backup goalie richard bachman, by the way, has a mask inspired by the shining that is unbelievable. Jan 19, 20 how the goalie mask came to be in the nhl.
Like the masks it chronicles, this book is as functional as it. The only goalie that lasted longer without a mask in the nhl was andy brown of the pittsburgh penguins. These are just a few of the questions that are answered in this definitive book on goalie masks. Bauer profile 940x senior certified straight bar goalie mask team. Suggested by adrev for a 3rd party jim davies ticking timebomb official music video. Andy continued to play in the wha until 1977, still without a goalie mask. The panther teeth wrap around the underside of the cage with some kind of cannon or smoke stack on either side. A mask sitting too far above the goalies eyebrows can leave the neck exposed and compromise the protective design features of the mask. The mask of the penguins marcandre fleury is adorned with the names of exteammates. Andy continued to play in the wha until 1977, still without a.
The complaints stopped, and the goalie mask was born. Craig andersons the roman empire eventually fell to. It would make an awesome coffee table book, encouraging discussion as guests flip through the photographic evidence of the evolution of the goalie mask, conjuring up old memories of years gone by. Thanks to some incredibly candid interviews with pro goalies like tomas vokoun, marty turco, brian elliott, niklas backstrom, richard bachman, and many more, the book has helped thousands of goalies all over the world have a much. Craig andersons the roman empire eventually fell to pieces but this logo is a symbol. The goalie mask hockey heroes series leonetti, mike, letain, shayne on. Proper fitting mask is the key to being protected out on the ice. Masks from the past meticulously constructs replicas that mirror the specs and anatomy of the famous goalie masks worn by many of the legendary goalies. The care taken in the construction of each and every mask is born from a respect for the classic goalie, behind the mask, who shed blood, sweat, and tears defending his domain.
Total ratings 1, vaughn 7400 straight bar replacement goalie cage junior jr hockey certified mask. Jacques plante was the first goaltender to create and use a practical mask in 1959. By fluto shinzawa globe staff, february 9, 2014, 12. See more ideas about nhl, hockey goalie and hockey. Marc is a goalkeeper who thinks hes pretty good between the pipes. Masked marvel thief double bar pro cat eye goal mask. On november 1st,1959, montreal goalie jacques plante was struck in the face by a. Usa hockey goalie masks through history the united. Take a look at the journey the mask has taken, starting from jacques plantes debut. Goalie masks started out looking pretty crude but today they are literally works of art and much safer. Franklin sports gfm 1500 street hockey goalie face mask nhl. Though coach toe blake wanted plante to remove the mask after his wounded face healed, the canadiens rattled off an 18game win streak, despite plantes obscured face. Ive always had an appreciation for the history of hockey, especially an.
Finished off with vasys signature lion on the top, the wow factor comes when the mask changes from white to blue, revealing the clubs 25th anniversary logo and other details, when exposed to cold temperatures. When searching for a goalie mask, recommends that each goalie be sized by his local hockey shop. His nickname was the lach ness monster, and he subsequently featured a sea monster on his mask. The evolution of the goalie mask, from jacques plante on. On november 1st,1959, montreal goalie jacques plante was struck in the face by a puck shot by new york ranger andy bathgate. Hockey masks started out looking more spooky than stylish. After the montreal canadiens goalie was struck in the face by a flying puck while playing against the new york rangers on nov. His new mask, called the pretzel design, used fiberglass cloth and was made up of fiberglass bars contoured to the goalie s face. Browse an impressive array of goalie masks at pure goalie to find the best options in this important piece of equipment. Everytime cheevers was hit in the face he would add another scar to his goalie mask.
Sep 11, 2008 with about 150 images of goalie masks through the ages, this book is sure to be a hit. With about 150 images of goalie masks through the ages, this book is sure to be a hit. How goalie mask is made material, making, history, used. Franklin sports nhl rage street hockey sx pro gfm goalie face mask franklin sports 29 balai laser replace vam1201,cdm12. Shop awesome deals and exclusive items from instore and online. Masked marvel bandit csahecc cert kevlar goal mask jr. Unfollow goalie masks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The art and history of the goalie mask notes that while hundreds of books. This special subzero paint will darken at cold temperature, the artist shared on instagram, so when vasy will hit the ice the logos will appear. Everytime you step on the ice, your mask is your face, representing your style and flare. Who was the first goaltender to wear a mask in a game. Grade 24 a young goalie learns about the origins of wearing a face mask while playing hockey and gains confidence in his own skills in the process.
Mask construction mask galleries the head cast cages and accessories. The art and history of the goalie mask by jim hynes. The goalie mask hockey heroes series reading to kids. He lost to the atlanta flames 63 on april 7, 1974 and this was the last appearance by an nhl goalie without a mask. A goalie mask that covered the entire face appeared on japans teiji honma at the 1936 winter olympics, but it wasnt until 1959, 42 years into the nhls existence, that a league netminder wore a.
The goalie mask is hockeys best piece of equipment and when its covered in red, white and blue, its even better. Fibrosport, in montreal canada produces highlyaccurate replicas of classic vintage goalie masks, both popular and obscure. Now someone has finally come out with a book about goalie masks and how they came to look like the one i wear in the nhl today. No two are exactly alike, but that hasnt always been the case. Masks from celebrated brands like bauer, ccm, sportmask, and others boast the latest engineering and protective technologies essential for preventing serious injury. At, we offer the largest selection of goalie hockey masks by top brands including bauer, and vaughn.
These masks are available in a variety of sizes including senior, junior and youth. The art and history of the goalie mask, hardcover 160 pages the authors. Nhl hall of famer, 6 time stanley cup champion and 7 time vezina winner jacques plante whose national hockey league. The art and history of the goalie mask, by jim hynes and gary smith, proves to be a captivating journey back in time. In its introduction, the new revised edition of the book saving face. Marc practises his puck handling with his grandfather and listens with interest to the inspiring story of the first goalie to play with a face mask in the national hockey league. The painter and the goalie then exchange ideas, in. The newest title in leonettis bestselling childrens series, the goalie mask is a story about standing up for what you believe in. Vintage goalie masks delta, british columbia v4e 2s5 rated 4. From the kids who love the colorful mask art of today to those who remember when goalies played without masks, generations of hockey ive always had an appreciation for the history of hockey, especially anything to do. Shop our large goalie masks collection goalies plus.
Bauer nme ix senior certified straight bar goalie mask. For most goaltenders, choosing a mask is based on protection and then design, if not vice versa. Only those who have worn a goalie s mask and pads and anchored themselves between the pipes of a hockey net can relate to all of the intricacies and nuances that come with being a goaltender. Enjoy lightweight construction, comfort, and the best fit in your new goalie mask. For those who dont remember or choose to forget, lacher was a one year goalie sensation for boston in the 90s.
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