johnnysama Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 For over half a a century, when Jacques Plante became the first goaltender in the NHL to wear a mask full-time, the goalie mask has evolved from a utilitarian way of protecting a goaltender's face/head to an intricate part of a teams design- almost everyone's mask design is rather amazing these days. Anyway, what do you think is the best goalie mask of all time? The fiberglass masks used for the first 20-odd years were OK, but evoke memories of the Friday the 13th films, so your mileage may vary on that.I'm a sucker for this design: My fave modern mask: As an aside, I would like to someday have one of those helmets like the first one above. What am I supposed to do, get a goalie cage + put it togethere w/a normal hockey helmet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Those cages are super easy to find on either eBay or at a Play it Again Sports. PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanB06 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 /thread Sodboy13 said: As you watch more basketball, you will learn to appreciate the difference between "defense" and "couldn't find the rim with a pair of bloodhounds and a Garmin." meet the new page, not the same as the old page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelayedPenalty Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 My faves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad. Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 /threadco-signed. Red Goat Creations :: Graphic Design Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I loved the simple Pelle Lindbergh mask Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glover Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Might be biased, but I always loved Irbe's mask. Hell, he had the best goalie equipment in the NHL over the last 30 years in my opinion. Absolutely loved his beat up white pads. I also liked the mask he had towards the end of his career with the Latvian flag on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuordr Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Miikka KiprusoffCurtis Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey week Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 How can you ask for a better interpretation of an iconic logo, with perfect colors, and a bandit look (perfect for goalies!). Seriously, best mask ever. ...and that's coming from a Pens fan! I'll respect any opinion that you can defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Gee Dan, when did you grow up? PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knnhrvy16 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 J.S. Giguere's old Mighty Ducks mask has always been a favorite of mine:Some other favorites:(The facemask is my favorite part)...and last, but certainly not least... The opinions I express are mine, and mine only. If I am to express them, it is not to say you or anyone else is wrong, and certainly not to say that I am right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 On 1/25/2012 at 9:56 AM, charger77 said: Gee Dan, when did you grow up? I agree with -Dan on his masks...Team-based designs > unrelated designs. And even: basic team logo-based designs > abstract team-based designs. (also it appears that I grew up about when -Dan did). Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Agreed. I tend to like simpler designs, basic shapes and colours. This overly complex air brush trend that's going on right now is the worst thing to happen to goalie mask design in a while. If you can't make out the design from the stands then it's not really a good mask design. Besides, no one needs to wear a mural on their head. Some of my favourites that haven't been posted. I may not like the Disney identity, but this was a sweet mask to compliment it. Scott Clemmensen's got a bit of a Potvin thing going on at the moment. The clear design/bold lines in the Panthers' bold colour scheme really works for me. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysox Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Were both very cool. @MichaelDanger19 | Dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Mikhail ShtalenkovLooked especially fantastic with this jersey.As for cages, no one did it better. On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuordr Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I hate cage masks, but if I had to pick the best one ever it would be from the team I hate the most: Dominik Hasek - Detroit Red Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I hate cage masks, but if I had to pick the best one ever it would be from the team I hate the most: Dominik Hasek - Detroit Red Wings PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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