Among the following pages, you will find tips, advice, philosophies, personal stories, history lessons and more all shared by some of the sharpest goaltending minds in the game. It is with these experiences in mind that we have assembled this hockey goalie ebook. 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. Here are a few masks you wouldnt want to see on a dark night. The art and history of the goalie mask by gary smith, jim hynes and jim mcrae 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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. A goaltender mask, commonly referred to as a hockey mask or a goalie mask, is a mask worn by ice hockey, inline hockey, and field hockey goaltenders to protect the head from injury. Take a walk through the goalie mask museum and watch it transform into todays fullyshielded works of art. Take a look at the journey the mask has taken, starting from jacques plantes debut.
Usa hockey goalie masks through history posted on january 30, 2014 by chris peters with the olympics coming up and each of the u. See more ideas about goalie mask, hockey goalie and ice hockey. Top 15 worst goalie masks in nhl history thesportster. The vast majority of hockey fans will likely find something to appreciate in the accessible and entertaining historical segment of the text which covers the first twothirds of the book, and few if any will be able to resist the simple appeal of scrolling. The art and history of the goalie mask an enjoyable book.
The 50 most amazing hockey goalie masks in nhl history 0 of 50 many see this is as a simple requirement, while some see it as a blank canvas and an opportunity to get creative, emotional, pay. The hockey goaltenders mask now a critical piece of equipment and expression of personality has evolved from a time where goalies went without headwear whatsoever. It is still perhaps the most recognizable goalie mask in hockey history. This book includes a wealth of fascinating information, featuring sidebars throughout on famous masks, famous goalies, mask construction, and mask artists and mask makers. Ive always had an appreciation for the history of hockey, especially an. It will benefit goalies to look back to the days before the mask and to understand the reasons for it. Gerry cheevers had his trainer paint stitches on his fiberglass mask whenever a puck or stick struck him in the face. Like the masks it chronicles, this book is as functional as it. Goalie masks started out looking pretty crude but today they are literally works of art and much safer. This was gerry cheevers mask, one of the earliest worn.
The 50 best goalie mask designs in nhl history bleacher. It is a quick read, romantic, and increadibly sexy hea. These are just a few of the questionseach with a fascinating story behind itthat are answered in this definitive book on goalie masks. In the 1970s, goalies started to replace the eyeholes with steel cages, improving a goalie s ability to see the puck a major criticism of plantes original design and extending the fiberglass to protect the top of the head and neck.
Hockey masks started out looking more spooky than stylish. The 50 most amazing hockey goalie masks in nhl history. Goalie masks started out looking pretty crude but today theyre literally works of art and much safer, too. According face of a hockey goalie before masks to the deployment of the jingjing office, the main purpose of our meeting is to form a building a large team, this is. By jim hynes, gary smith, gerry cheevers foreword by sports publishing, 97816218297, 176pp. Jan 30, 2017 it is with these experiences in mind that we have assembled this hockey goalie ebook. The evolution of goalie gear looking at a goalie today, youll see stateoftheart technologically advanced gear from head to toe, as a way to help protect from injury. Montreal maroons goaltender clint benedict is said to have worn a goalie mask after taking a shot in the face. But if you look back at the game many years ago, youd see something far different.
Its filled with paintings of goalie masks of the era by michael m. The vintage goalie mask discussion page public group. Its a very enjoyable real ed giacomin, hockey hall of fame goalie. The original vintage goalie mask discussion page since 2005.
The vintage goalie mask discussion page has 5,387 members. In the 1970s, goalies started to replace the eyeholes with steel cages, improving a goalies ability to see the puck a major criticism of plantes original design and extending the fiberglass to. The art and history of the goalie mask notes that while hundreds of books. Goalie masks are above all a visual delight, and saving face illustrates the text richly with over 150 archival blackandwhites as well as colour photographs, of some of the.
Gary has an interesting background and shares some of his views on masks, mask design and the people that influenced them in our interview. And its worthwhile for kids to see the old masks and see the changes that have been made, and to see how the masks were a part of the canadian game. Today i interviewed gary smith, one of the authors of the fantastic new book saving face. The art and history of the goalie mask awesome book on the old school goalie masks buy on. Plantes mask was a piece of fiberglass that was contoured to his face. The very first mask with a design was an instrument of protest. Back in the days when hockey goalies didnt wear masks, did. 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. 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 art and history of the goalie mask looks at the development of the mask from its earliest days as a rudimentary facesaving device to its current hightech design, bulletproof. Backup hockey player becomes oldest goalie to win nhl debut. Jul, 2016 this large, thickstock book published in 1978 is titled hockey masks and the great goalies who wear them.
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. This wonderful and lavishly illustrated book, traces the history of the goalie mask from its. The art and history of the goalie mask by jim hynes. I recall going on a class trip in the late 1970s or early 1980s to the mcmichael art gallery in kleinburg, ontario and there being an exhibition of actual goalie. 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. See more ideas about hockey goalie, goalie mask and hockey.
May 28, 2019 when did goalies start painting their masks. The finest in vintage goalie masks, replica vintage goalie masks and custom molded vintage goalie masks. Ray emerys masks are possibly the most talked about in sens history. From the beginning, goalie masks have been an assertion of individuality.
The art and history of the goalie mask, by jim hynes and gary smith, proves to be a captivating journey back in time. Mar 21, 2012 the 50 most amazing hockey goalie masks in nhl history 0 of 50 many see this is as a simple requirement, while some see it as a blank canvas and an opportunity to get creative, emotional, pay. Ive always had an appreciation for the history of hockey, especially anything to do with goalies and goaltending. Saving face looks at the development of the mask from its earliest days as a rudimentary facesaving device to its current hightech design, bulletproof construction, and cuttingedge artwork. Boston bruins goalie gerry cheevers was struck in the mask during practice in the. These are just a few of the questionseach with a fascinating story behind itthat are answered in this definitive book. This large, thickstock book published in 1978 is titled hockey masks and the great goalies who wear them. It left me warm, fuzzy, and a little hot and tingly.
Oct 06, 2008 dave dryden, former nhl goaltender, and pioneering mask designer goalie masks have been an intriguing part of hockey for the past half century. In its introduction, the new revised edition of the book saving face. Well, lots of stitches, concussions, open gashes from blades, but serious. Dave dryden, former nhl goaltender, and pioneering mask designer goalie masks have been an intriguing part of hockey for the past half century. 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. Take a peek at different art designs painted on many different kinds of goalie masks through the years. The evolution of the goalie mask, from jacques plante on.
The evolution of the goalie mask goalie mask, hockey. 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. This unique book is full of colorful and informative stories and photographs about the mask, its history and the men who have worn them, past and present. The goalie is probably the hottest book i have read in awhile.
Jacques plante was the first goaltender to create and use a practical mask in 1959. The art and history of the goalie mask by gary smith and jim hynes 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. No one has permission to copy and use these photographs for personal or any other use. Curtis joseph toronto maple leafs 2008 donning his cujo goalie mask nhl goalie masks sculpture designs another helmet. According face of a hockey goalie before masks to the deployment of the jingjing office, the main purpose of our meeting is to form a building a large team, this is also the need of the situation. The art and history of the goalie mask looks at the development of the mask from its earliest days as a rudimentary facesaving device to its current hightech design. Modern masks have come a long way from plantes first design.
He had stitches painted on it every time he took a puck to the face, to record what would have happened withou. Saving face book by jim hynes, gary smith, gerry cheevers. The mask now rests at the hockey hall of fame in toronto. These are just a few of the questions that are answered in this definitive book on goalie masks. Take a look at the journey the mask has taken, starting with. This wonderful and lavishly illustrated book, traces the history of the goalie mask from its very antiquated beginnings, to. Goalie masks have been an intriguing part of hockey for the past half century. 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.
The tragic story of a clone who tried to be darth vaders friend legends duration. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jul 10, 2008 this book includes a wealth of fascinating information, featuring sidebars throughout on famous masks, famous goalies, mask construction, and mask artists and mask makers. See more ideas about goalie mask, hockey goalie and hockey. 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. Curtis joseph toronto maple leafs 2008 donning his cujo goalie mask november marks the anniversary of the first time a goalie, jacques plante, wore a mask in an nhl game. The vast majority of hockey fans will likely find something to appreciate in the accessible and entertaining historical segment of the text which covers the first twothirds of the book, and few if any will be able to resist the simple appeal of scrolling through the beautiful pictures of goalie masks. Nominally related to the team, they generally feature a team wordmark or small logo but focus primarily on emerys love of boxing.
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