THW’s Goalie News: The Goalie Mask Debuts Stephen Ground | November 1, 2019 Halloween was a light night of NHL action and, quite frankly, the goalies got shelled. So instead, we’ll take a look at one of the most significant developments in the…
David Gunnarsson: Hockey’s Greatest Artist Colin Fitts | November 13, 2015 When a professional goaltender seeks to have a special mask design, there is only one person to call who will get the job done right. That person’s name is David…
NHL Goalie Masks – From Starters To Backups Anatoliy Metter | December 10, 2013 Over the last few decades the game of hockey has undergone some noticeable transformations. While the style of play in the NHL has certainly changed, certain stylistic elements for players…
Goalie Mask Designs: Head Strong Grafx, Ahead of the Pack Mike Poepping | December 6, 2013 Over the past several NHL seasons there has been a shift in mask designs from the more traditional, to the more artistic. Goalies all over the world have been experimenting with…
Peter Budaj: The Quintessential NHL Backup Matthew Macaskill | October 18, 2013 By Matthew Macaskill (@Habsology) When the Montreal Canadiens traded Jaroslav Halak to the Saint Louis Blues, they were without a natural backup for Carey Price. Enter Peter Budaj, who signed…
Ask Shinny Baggataway: Costumes & Masks Jas Faulkner | October 30, 2012 by Shinny Baggataway Boo! Welcome to the Halloween edition of Ask Shinny! This week’s questions are all in honour of my favourite holiday. So bring on the questins about costumes…
Jhonas Enroth Reveals a Sharp New Mask For 2012-13 Ian C McLaren | September 7, 2012 For those out there who geek out over goalie mask art, yesterday was a big day as Sabres backup goalie Jhonas Enroth revealed his new lid for the upcoming season…
Goalie Mask Painting: An In-Depth Look THW Archives | August 28, 2012 Since my days as an adolescent, the goalie position has always fascinated me. Sure making the huge save at a crucial moment in the game is a big deal, but…
The 5 Most Iconic Blackhawks Goalie Masks The Hockey Writers | April 13, 2012 The goalie mask started out as a humble protective device but quickly grew into a means of personal expression and a display of team pride. Here are the five most…
Optimus Reim: Goaltending As Performance Art Joe Pack | August 7, 2011 A near-empty arena on a cold, Sunday night hosts an average men’s hockey league matchup. The skating leaves much to be desired, pucks fly well wide of the net, and…
Nabokov’s Olympic Mask – What a Beauty Bruce Hollingdrake | February 5, 2010 Our pal over at InGoal Magazine has a sneak peak of Evgeni Nabokov’s Olympic mask – painted by Todd Miska. There are a couple other pics of the mask over…