Montreal maroons goaltender clint benedict is said to have worn a goalie mask after taking a shot in the face. Goalie masks, pro stock, nhl ice hockey goalie helmets. A black felt pen wielded in protest is the root of the goalie mask design revolution which has changed the literal face of hockey. The art and history of the goalie mask notes that while hundreds of books. Queens university goaltender elizabeth graham wore a fencing mask to protect her teeth. Nhl goalie masks can be artful, fascinating or sometimes downright terrifying. The blue jackets have signed rookie goaltender merzlikins to a. There have been some odd and awesome masks in the history of the nhl, from the very basic one worn originally by jacques plante to gerry cheevers stitch design to. Photos classic and new are of all goalies along with career statistics and a great section of photos of the goalie equipment, skates, masks and jerseys from old. This slideshow is my view on some of the best goalie masks that have been worn in the nhl. Playing without mask unthinkable to todays goalies. When searching for a goalie mask, recommends that each goalie be sized by his local hockey shop.
All nhl logos and marks and nhl team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the nhl and the respective nhl teams and may not be reproduced. Almost 50 years later, goaltending masks have evolved into. The 50 most amazing hockey goalie masks in nhl history. The 50 best goalie mask designs in nhl history bleacher. Ive always had an appreciation for the history of hockey, especially anything to do with goalies and goaltending. Ive always had an appreciation for the history of hockey, especially an. See more ideas about goalie mask, hockey goalie and nhl. 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. Plantes face was frequently scarierlooking than the mask that covered it. Maybe the totems, the seals, the sockeyes or should the nhl allow its players to play in the olympics.
Goaliemonkey has the worlds largest selection of hockey goalie masks in senior, intermediate, junior and youth from bauer, vaughn, ccm and wall. John grahame used the oldest trick in the book when it comes to distracting the opponent. 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. See more ideas about goalie mask, hockey goalie and hockey. In 1978, dryden was in the midst of his final nhl campaign. I dont know if i would have played goal without it, lets put it that way, famed new jersey devils goalie martin brodeur told in 2009.
Modern masks have come a long way from plantes first design. This large, thickstock book published in 1978 is titled hockey masks and the great goalies who wear them. The history of the goalie mask timeline timetoast timelines. 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.
The hockey hall of fame and museum in toronto honors and preserves the history of ice hockey and those who have made outstanding contributions and achievements in the development of the game. Famous hockey goalie masks and the quiet artists behind. Hockey masks started out looking more spooky than stylish. Nhl goalie face before masks keep america beautiful. The position of the goaltender really is interesting especially since its gone through so many face changes over the decades.
The cover of the book is of course the mask of hall of famer ken dryden. Dave dryden, brother of ken, was the first to create and wear the modernday fiberglass mask with a cage. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. From simple face protectors to works of art, goalie masks have seen quite the evolution since nov. Unfollow mini goalie masks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Read more about the evolution of goalie gear and rule 11 here, via another great article from the chicago tribune.
The largeformat book is packed with fullcolor photos of hockeys most iconic face. He cut out a space in the fiberglass mask and filled it with a cage to help better protect his face. He is considered the pioneer of goalie mask art and design. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Backup hockey player becomes oldest goalie to win nhl.
Take a walk through the goalie mask museum and watch it transform into todays fullyshielded works of art. He had his trainor paint a stitch on his mask whenever a puck struck him in the face. Brian costello of the hockey news chronicles the history of the nhls two goaltending. This book comes with my highest recommendation, and should be a part of any serious. Plante is credited as being the first nhl goalie to wear a mask, and theres something really creepy about the simplicity of it, in sort of a michael myers, halloween way. Interested in reading more about the history and evolution of the goalie. 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. Here are a few masks you wouldnt want to see on a dark night.
Reminiscent of curtis mcelhinneys leafs mask that leroux painted for the 201617 season, hutchs latest bucket uses a paired down color palette of just white with navy accents, making for a really graphic, highcontrast look. 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. Pure hockey offers not only hockey game and practice accessories for more productive training, but also books and dvds. More importantly, this is one of the finest hockey history books ever written. The art and history of the goalie mask, by jim hynes and gary smith, proves to be a captivating journey back in time. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It is still perhaps the most recognizable goalie mask in hockey history. Scott morrison takes a look at the evolution of the goalie mask and if the goalies of yesteryear would wear their old masks in the game today. Everything you need to know about the 2021 nhl expansion draft.
He had stitches painted on it every time he took a puck to the face, to record what would have happened withou. But ayres managed to make history in more ways than one, becoming the first emergency goalie to win a game and the oldest goalie to win a regular season debut, according to sports illustrated. Shop our large selection of educational products, from comprehensive reads on total hockey training, human kinetics and anatomy for hockey players, and hockey drills, to books that explore effective coaching and game strategies. After his last game in the nhl he played without a mask in the whe until 1977 with the indianapolis racers. See more ideas about goalie mask, hockey and hockey goalie.
An exploration and celebration of hockey history and memorabilia. This years design is a memorial piece for longtime jets fan and veteran leonard kroppy kropioski who passed away in september of 2016. At goaliemonkey, we offer the largest selection of goalie hockey masks by top brands including bauer, ccm and vaughn. With about 150 images of goalie masks through the ages, this book is sure to be a hit. They feature official team colors and logos and a plastic shell to keep them safe. The 50 best goalie mask designs in nhl history bleacher report. This wonderful and lavishly illustrated book, traces the history of the goalie mask from its very antiquated beginnings, to the modern era. The 50 best goalie mask designs in nhl history bleacher report latest news. Hockey hall of fame book of goalies is the official hockey hall of fame book on goalies and the definitive book on the topic. Sports discover the 50 best goalie mask designs in nhl history bleacher report goalie gear goalie mask hockey goalie. Well, lots of stitches, concussions, open gashes from blades, but serious. The nhls hockey operations department has total discretion to determine the maximum height for goaltenders pads based on the measurements they take. Gerry cheevers had the number one most recognizable goalie mask in hockey history.
These masks are available in a variety of sizes including senior, junior and youth. The art and history of the goalie mask awesome book on the old school goalie masks buy on. This was gerry cheevers mask, one of the earliest worn. The art and history of the goalie mask by jim hynes. The first goaltender mask was a metal fencing mask donned in february 1927 by queens university netminder elizabeth graham, mainly to protect her teeth. The last professional goaltender not to wear a mask left the ice in 1974, and modern players cant imagine life without one. In its introduction, the new revised edition of the book saving face.
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