Goalie Masks and Helmets
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Historic Masks
Here are some of the coolest hockey masks ever to grace the ice.
* Gilles Gratton Mask: Gratoony the Loony allegedly growled at his opponents wearing this famous tiger mask.
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Mike Richter Mask: Richter had a wonderfully simple tribute to New York City when he played for the Rangers.
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Gary Bromley Mask; Bromleys's nickname was “Bones,” which is where he got the idea to make the design of his mask a bare skull.
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Gerry Cheevers Mask: Cheevers would add stitches to his plain white mask every time he was hit in the face with a puck, the end result was this.
Helmet Size and Fit
The comfort of a helmet is crucial, and part of getting an easyhave.
* Both adult and child sized helmets are available and most juniors in their teens can easily wear adult helmets.
* Keep in mind that very young players do not need expensive helmets.
* When in doubt about sizing, make sure that the helmet you choose has adjustable padding so that you can conform it to your head.
* When trying on the helmet, it should fit snugly and not shift position once strapped on.
* Double check with the manufacturer to make sure that they don't have any special sizing differences that you should be aware of since not all companies size the same.
Features
* There is the option of a single or duallayer is certainly the only choice for older junior players. Adults and intermediates who must deal with heavy hitting opponents should invest in reinforced Kevlar helmets instead of nylon helmets made for juniors.
* The cage should not obstruct your view in any way, which is usually best measured by trying the mask on yourself.
* Stainless steel cages offer the best protection, but cost more money.
* Choose from basic colors or unique painted helmets that are more stylish.
Goalie Mask Brands
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Bauer
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Itech
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Rbk
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Vaughn
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