Goaliemonkey has the worlds largest selection of hockey goalie masks in senior, intermediate, junior and youth from bauer, vaughn, ccm and wall. Since everyone has a different shaped head, masks will fit differently from person to person. 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. Franklin sports pioneered batting gloves and no one does it better. Alltime nhl goalie masks a look back at iconic goaltender masks from jacques plante to carey price nhl. See more ideas about goalie mask, hockey goalie and ice hockey. In this day and age, the goalie mask is not only used for protection but to share pieces of the tenders personality with some pretty amazing paint jobs and designs. Narrow results featured on sale 2 size one size 4 color black 3 white 5 anaheim ducks 1 boston bruins 1 buffalo sabres 1 chicago blackhawks 1. We have top of the line masks available as well as clearance masks at amazing deals. Hockey masks started out looking more spooky than stylish. It is structurally sound with no major damage aside from a few marks and dings from use. He designed and painted masks in the only way they should be done, simple and clean.
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. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Our vintage goalie masks are handcrafted using only highquality materials and precision techniques. For decades, ice hockey goalies have carried on a tradition of painting their masks. Franklin sports gfm 1500 street hockey goalie face mask. This large, thickstock book published in 1978 is titled hockey masks and the great goalies who wear them. They say that a most goalies walk to the beat of a different drum and this just might be true. From simple face protectors to works of art, goalie masks have seen quite. I took this mask and added two new vents to the top then made the ear vents bigger. Goalie masks are one of the coolest aspects of hockey they allow the guys clad in big, goofylooking pads and obscured by an enormous helmet to.
Recreated here, by a professional makeup artist and a doctor, are some of the more than. Goalie masks started out looking pretty crude but today theyre literally works of art and much safer, too. Note the helmet will not include the 2 rubber straps at the top of the cage. The goalie mask has evolved incredibly since that november night in 1959, and. Time to let some opinions fly on our collection of old school nhl goalie masks. Jacques plante was the first nhl goalie to wear a mask during a hockey game. It seems fitting that the goalie mask would be introduced to the world, the night after. Luckily for you, goaliemonkey offers a wide selection of goalie masks to fit your needs. 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. Some of the logos are really hard to decipher and you just have to go on seeing the overall blob and knowing your team colors to identify them. Youll find a wide variety of goalie masks and cages currently in stock.
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The art and history of the goalie mask, by jim hynes and gary smith, proves to be a captivating journey back in time. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Franklin sports gfm 1500 nhl team goalie face mask street hockey mask modeled after u. Less visible, though, are the artists who design them and. So you can guess i was a big fan of saving face when it originally came out in 2008. Pro hockey life offers a wide selection of goalie masks for sale online and instore. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Its filled with paintings of goalie masks of the era by michael m.
Famous hockey goalie masks and the quiet artists behind. Everything you need to know about the 2021 nhl expansion draft. One of the most anticipated books of the season is saving face. The evolution of the goalie mask, from jacques plante on. Unless, of course, you play in the national hockey league.
I love seeing new designs come out each year and jump when i see a rare unearthed photo of a vintage piece of fiberglass. Check out hockeymonkeys extensive collection inline and ice hockey equipment. Shop for franklin mini goalie masks online at target. Ive been using these helmets since they released them back in 2009 it come in adult and jr and offers three different colors,the patriot redwhiteblue. Enjoy lightweight construction, comfort, and the best fit in your new goalie mask. It began in after experimenting with designs off the ice for months, montreal canadiens goaltender jacques plante felt he had found the right kind of goalie mask to use for protection in a game, but there was just one problem. This years design is a memorial piece for longtime jets fan and veteran leonard kroppy kropioski who passed away in september of 2016. Unfollow hockey goalie masks, to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. A goaltender mask, commonly referred to as a hockey mask or a goalie mask, is a mask worn. They feature official team colors and logos and a plastic shell to keep them safe.
There is something wrong with firing a 100mileperhour slap shot at a piece of artwork strapped to another human beings head. These are just a few of the questions that are answered in this definitive book on goalie masks. Jacques plante invents the hockey goalie mask, 1959 inventive kids. Iw hockey offers a huge selection of goalie hockey masks to choose from including leading name brands bauer, vaughn, ccm, and more. Scariest goalie masks in nhl history sports illustrated. Goalie masks, pro stock, nhl ice hockey goalie helmets. Goaliemonkey has the best deals on hockey goalie masks around. The official batting glove of major league baseball.
The masks are huge, i expected micro masks, but each one is much bigger than i thought. Jacques plante was the first goaltender to create and use a practical mask in 1959. In recognition of friday the th, it seems only fitting that we take a look at some of the scariest goalie masks in nhl history. Yes, id like to receive local and national offers, promotions, contests, newsletters and other information about products and services by email and other electronic messaging from source for sports and its respective affiliated independently owned and operated stores, sports distributors of canada ltd. Terry sawchuk the face of a hockey goalie before masks became standard game equipment, 1966. Maybe the totems, the seals, the sockeyes or should the nhl allow its. This wonderful and lavishly illustrated book, traces the history of the goalie mask from its very antiquated beginnings, to the modern era. At, we offer the largest selection of goalie hockey masks by top brands including bauer, and vaughn. The art and history of the goalie mask by jim hynes and gary smith, published by wiley. Iw hockey carries hockey mask sizes from youth to senior, as well as protection ranging from the recreational levels up to the professional level. Ive always had an appreciation for the history of hockey, especially an.
I wonder if it was any coincidence that jacques plante unveiled the first goalie mask the night after halloween. When searching for a goalie mask, recommends that each goalie be. Choose from a variety of designs from top brands like bauer, ccm and more. Everyone thought wearing the mask would impede his vision, but jacques plante proved them all wrong and changed the game of hockey forever. Browse an impressive array of goalie masks at pure goalie to find the best options in this important piece of equipment. Here are a few masks you wouldnt want to see on a dark night. Plantes mask was a piece of fiberglass that was contoured to his face. 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. This face belongs to terry sawchuk, a 36yearold goalie for the toronto maple leafs.
Habs ken dryden had his brother dave build what was the beginnings of what we know of todays hockey masks when he cut the cage shape out of fiberglass. 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. Mask outfitter broke mold for nhl goalies the boston globe. Goalie masks through the years have ranged from intimidating to whimsical to. Unfollow mini goalie masks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Masks from celebrated brands like bauer, ccm, sportmask, and others boast the latest engineering and protective technologies essential for preventing serious injury. Jacques plante invented the hockey mask to prevent injuries during practices he wore it for the first time in 1959 in a game against the new. Its not a true harrison mask and i wish i could make that happen. Todays masks allow a goalie to stare down shea weber and shrug off a onetimer to the melon. The 50 best goalie mask designs in nhl history bleacher report hockey is our life. Goaliemonkey has the worlds largest selection of hockey goalie masks in senior intermediate junior and youth from bauer vaughn ccm and wall. That being said, the overall quality of the logos and designs could be a lot better for the money.
Our quality is reflected in the accuracy, form, strength, and integrity of all our goalie masks and is backed by masks from the pasts 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. With 90 goalie masks on display, the mask exhibit is an unparalleled tribute to puckstoppers past and present and offers a glimpse into the evolution of facial. The result, at the least, was a headache for the goalie. For many goalies, masks are an artful identity the new. Iconic, recognizable, unique to the goalie that wore it. Terry sawchuk, a face only a hockey puck could love. The art and history of the goalie mask by jim hynes.