All images presented herein are the property of the hockey hall of fame and museum and may not be copied or reused without their express written consent. Many of these masks embody the personalities of the players wearing them or the teams they represent. Imagine walking through the hockey hall of fame in toronto with your own personal tour guide, an. Gump worsley was the pudgy but agile hall of fame goaltender who spent a decade with the rangers and played on four stanley cup championship teams with the. Roger allan crozier march 16, 1942 january 11, 1996 was a canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played fourteen seasons in the national hockey league nhl for the detroit red wings, buffalo sabres and washington capitals. Its a very enjoyable real ed giacomin, hockey hall of fame goalie the past 50 years have seen the goalie mask evolve from being an object of scorn to being the most individualized and most protective piece of equipment in a goalie s armor. If one combines both their nhl and wha statistics, gerry cheevers 329, mike liut 325, and bernie parent 304 all would have at least 300 wins.
Gump worsley was one of the last nhl goalies not to wear a mask. Doug favell game used mask first ever painted mask. How the goalie mask transformed the face of hockey open this photo in gallery. Hockey hall of fame book of goalies pure goalie equipment. This book does an excellent job of telling that story, in words and visually through great. See all 19 hockey hall of fame tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Making coco documentary goes behind the mask of hall of. See more ideas about hockey, goalie mask and hockey goalie. We offer a revolutionary artwork pricing program where each paint job is priced individually on complexity of design. Not only do we make great masks, we are also the premiere painters in the goalie mask industry. Hockey hall of fame toronto all you need to know before. Hockey hall of fame comes calling for mask alumni and.
Hockey hall of fame toronto 2020 all you need to know. Once upon a time, nhl goalies played without masks. Dec 20, 2010 the 50 best goalie mask designs in nhl history. 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. It will benefit goalies to look back to the days before the mask and to understand the reasons for it. With willie oree soon to be inducted into the hockey hall of fame, i did a special cartoon to honor the occasion. Hockey hall of fame book of goalies is the official hockey hall of fame book on goalies and the definitive book on the topic. Jan 10, 2015 goalies almost never wore masks in games, and those who did were often scrutinized when masks became more popular.
The hockey goalie mask first came to be thanks to legendary hall of fame goaltender, jacques plante. The art and history of the goalie mask by jim hynes. It was established in 1943 and is located in toronto, ontario, canada. Hockey history at its finest hockey hall of fame tripadvisor.
Cheevers inaugural design highlighted the importance of protective equipment especially after the current hall of famer said it made him a braver and better goalie. Hockey hall of fame book of players also features artifacts and memorabilia from the hockey hall of fame s extensive archive, including wayne gretzkys record setting 802nd goal puck, jacques plantes gamechanging mask, and mario lemieuxs 1987 canada cup jersey. From the kids who love the colorful mask art of today to those who remember when goalies played without masks, generations of hockey ive always had an appreciation for the history of hockey, especially anything to do. The mayor said his favourite goalie growing up was lorne gump worsley, who played almost his entire hall of fame career without a mask. The exhibit also showcases an animated presentation that tells the story of over 150 goalies and the historic and artistic significance behind their distinctive masks ranging from the inclusion of pop culture icons, athletes from alternate sports and defunct teams.
Hockey hall of fame mask, custom goalie masks promasque. Hockey hall of fame can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Fuhr preferred to let his play in goal do the talking, winning five stanley cup championships with the edmonton oilers from 1984 to 1990, capturing the vezina trophy as the nhls best goaltender in 1988, being named one of the nhls 100 greatest players, and becoming the first black player to be inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 2003. Gump worsley, 77, hall of famer who won four titles, is. It is made of new hightech polycarbon, and obriens mask was designed by jerry van valden of torontobased catch you later headgear. The face of an nhl goalie before masks became the norm in the. It is still perhaps the most recognizable goalie mask in hockey history. He lost to the atlanta flames 63 on april 7, 1974 and this was the last appearance by an nhl goalie without a mask. When gordon hunter bcomm70 was playing goal during his youth hockey days, he never imagined he would one day make the hockey hall of fame. See more legends of hockey spotlight one on one with viacheslav fetisov.
Ranking ed belfour and all of the hockey hall of fame goaltenders 0 of 36 as eddie the eagle belfour joins the alltime greats in the hockey hall of fame on monday, its a great time to look. An amazing career, all told, and one for which holmes, who died in 1941, was posthumously elected to the hockey hall of fame in 1972. Dec 08, 2009 goalie tour of the hockey hall of fame i recently took a tour of the hockey hall of fame in toronto and since i was pressed for time i decided to make it a goaliespecific tour. He won the stanley cup four times between 19651969 and won the vezina trophy twice in that span. Its genesis sprung from hockeys goalie mask, and it was introduced by catcher charlie obrien. The 50 most amazing hockey goalie masks in nhl history. Goalie tour of the hockey hall of fame tenders lounge.
After his career, he was able to watch the evolution of the equipment he boldly. Gerry cheevers had his trainer paint stitches on his fiberglass mask whenever a puck or stick struck him in the face. Holmes finished his puckstopping career back in the nhl, joining the detroit cougars for two seasons before he packed away his pads in 1928. See more ideas about hockey goalie, goalie mask and hockey. Hockey hall of fame book of goalies signed by hardcover.
The evolution of the goalie mask display at the entrance of the exhibit demonstrates the major changes in the mask. Legends of hockey gallery masks, 001 hockey hall of fame. The hockey hall of fame and museum in toronto honors and preserves the history of ice hockey and those who have made outstanding contributions and achievements in the development of the game. The hockey hall of fames impressive goaltending artifacts in a stunning photo collection bob duff uncovers the history, lore and evolution of goalie equipment, including gloves, chest protectors, pads and, most significantly, the mask. Hockey hall of fame book of players second edition ebay. In 1975 20 years after starting out fulltime with detroit, hall was inducted into the hockey hall of fame.
Exbruins goalie tim thomas details mental health issues on. Jun 25, 2019 had one of the first decorated goalie masks, with red wings above the eyelets, when he played in detroit. Nov 01, 2009 ron low, mike palmateer, gary simmons, grant fuhr and darren pang 5 vintage goalie hockey masks at the hockey hall of fame in toronto, canada. Meet the hockey hall of fames class of 2019 toronto sun. The evolution of catchers equipment society for american. I just went to the hockey hall of fame for the second time and it really is a great attraction for hockey lovers of all ages.
Glenn hall and elmer moose vasko what nutty person would ever play goal without a face mask. Washington the tears rolled down tim thomas cheeks. Rutherford looking forward to joining his masks in hall of. This is a hockey hall of fame book of goalies signed by hardcover book.
Louis blues, hall seldom missed a game and was a consistent performer, winning the vezina trophy, which at the time was awarded to the goaltender on the team allowing the fewest goals against a. Most remarkable is that glenn hall played in 552 consecutive, complete n. Working at the hockey hall of fame we pride ourselves on preserving hockey history, and the history of the goalie mask is a pretty amazing story dating back to. Profiles, memorabilia, essays, statistics and of course an endless collection of photographs that hockey hall of fame books are famous for make this book a must see. The art and history of the goalie mask, by jim hynes and gary smith, proves to be a captivating journey back in time. And thank you to the vintage goalie mask discussion page for their assistance in uncovering all of the facts about this piece of hockey history. Jacques plante is shown in photos without a mask and with two of the masks he wore in his career. Oct 30, 2015 pronger overcame rough start, injuries to earn spot in hockey hall of fame chris pronger was a leader during his playing career, which ended with the flyers. Gordon hunter with his book, the older i get the better i was. A face only a hockey puck would love some of the older folks here may remember terry sawchuk, the red wings goalie during the he played with gordie howe, ted lindsay, alex. Winnipeg mans old goalie mask heads to the hockey hall of. Without their assistiance, this mask would likely have never been rediscovered and would have remained hidden away in storage at the hockey hall of fame. Elmer vasko was a fan favorite in chicago, as fans used to chant moooose. The mask presented by imports dragon hockey hall of fame.
The end of the twentieth century has seen the mask evolve into something resembling what darth vader wears. In 2010, a subcategory was established for female players. Goalie tour of the hockey hall of fame i recently took a tour of the hockey hall of fame in toronto and since i was pressed for time i decided to make it a goaliespecific tour. The book hockey hall of fame goalies, profiles,memorabilia, essays and stats, is a goalie history book that will make for an enjoyable read for both old and young fans of the game. So many, in fact, that 325,000 people annually flock to the hockey hall of fame in toronto for an exhibit that displays historic goalie masks. He was one of the pioneers of the now popular butterfly style. List of members of the hockey hall of fame wikipedia. Anthony james tony o esposito born april 23, 1943 is a canadianamerican former professional ice hockey goaltender, who played in the national hockey league, most notably for the chicago black hawks.
Gump worsley should be remembered as one of hockeys greatest goalies. Nhl auctions and shoot for a cure are giving you the chance to bid on a oneofakind glenn anderson hockey hall of fame induction mask the mask was produced by hart designs to commemorate glenn andersons entry into the hall. Originally, there were two categories for induction, players and builders, and in 1961, a third category for onice officials was introduced. 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 very antiquated beginnings, to the modern era. Hockey hall of fame comes calling for mask medicine hat. Although simmons may no longer have the mask, he does have a cobra tattoo, which serves a reminder of his nickname. 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. Nhl goalie mask collection a popular exhibit at stewart hall. Just a note that there is lots of reading to be had, but there is also a 3d movie theater movie is included in the ticket price, as well as two really great interactive displays where. Oct 23, 2010 hall retired from hockey with the blues after the 1971 playoffs. The cobra mask is on display at the hockey hall of fame in toronto. The last goalie not to wear a face mask in the nhl was andy brown of the pittsburgh pirates during a 63 loss to the atlanta flames on the 7th of april 1974. He played a few games for the habs in 195253 and 195354, and in his first full season began an incredible run of five consecutive stanley cup wins and five.
From protection to expression, the hockey hall of fame exhibit is called, a salute to the evolution and changing face of goalie masks through more than six decades. Andy continued to play in the wha until 1977, still without a goalie mask. On july 11, 2011, matts dream came true when dwayne rolosons ny islanders mask was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in toronto. They were added without his permission, but when he won the game, he kept them.
Both brothers had notable careers and are enshrined in the hockey hall of fame. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. The mask, an old jacques plantetype, says hunter, came to the attention of the hockey hall of fame through his younger son robb, who serves as director of corporate partnerships with the. Despite having long said that a masked goalie was one who had lost his nerve. Hockey hall of fame book of players by steve cameron. Nov 01, 2018 hockey hall of fame book of players also features artifacts and memorabilia from the hockey hall of fame s extensive archive, including wayne gretzkys record setting 802nd goal puck, jacques plantes gamechanging mask, and mario lemieuxs 1987 canada cup jersey. He is considered the pioneer of goalie mask art and design. It will remain there on display for all hockey fans to see. Ayres said one week before his hockey stick was placed inside the hockey hall of fame and one day before it appeared in a nhl game, it was being used for a friday night game of shinny with friends. Its a very enjoyable real ed giacomin, hockey hall of fame goalie.
Famous hockey goalie masks and the quiet artists behind. If you havent made it to the hhof then i strongly recommend you scrounge up your pennies for a trip to toronto to see this shrine to everything hockey. The stitched mask brought another unintended element to the ice. The hall has also expressed interest in a few other hockey equipment items of hunters, including a goalie glove and an old pair of skates that date back to the 1960s. Without a backup goalie, reluctant canadiens coach toe blake had little choice but to let plante wear his new mask. Playing blind in one eye for his entire career which he kept a secret in fear of not being allowed to play mr. Ranking ed belfour and all of the hockey hall of fame. The hockey hall of fame is a hall of fame and museum dedicated to the history of ice hockey. Terry sawchuk the face of a hockey goalie before masks. During his national hockey league career with the detroit red wings, chicago black hawks, and st.
The hockey hall of fame is home of the stanley cup and the finest collection of hockey artifacts in the world. From the kids who love the colorful mask art of today to those who remember when goalies played without masks, generations of hockey 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. Brown then played minorleague hockey for a couple of seasons without wearing a face mask, until he retired in 1977. Goalie hall born october 3, 1931 is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. Dwayne wore our promasque for 17 years in the nhl without a head related injury. Hall of goalie masks at the hockey hall of fame in toronto. While playing goal for the montreal canadiens in the playoffs in 1959, an era when no hockey player wore any protection on their head, plante took a shot off of his face and was forced from the game to get treatment from the medical staff. The book is organized by category of left wing, center, right wing, defense, goalie, rover and statistics and includes lots of photographs, making this is a must to guarantee appreciation by the games aficionados. Cheevers was inducted into the hockey hall of fame in 1985, and is one of the few goaltenders in the hall to have never been named to the allstar team or won the vezina trophy. Much more than a sports museum, the hockey hall of fame is a vibrant, immersive and interactive celebration of hockey. During his career, crozier was named to the nhl first allstar team once, was a calder memorial trophy winner, and was the first player to win. As far as the book i think you guys may be disappointed, if youre hoping that there are a lot specific details about masks and mask makers though i did the research. After a usual fouryear apprenticeship with the montreal royals in quebec senior hockey and two years with the buffalo bisons, plante quickly emerged as montreals goalie of the future.
The mask now rests at the hockey hall of fame in toronto. The mask is in the hockey hall of fame today, though if it were up to gratton he. Oct 29, 2009 the only goalie that lasted longer without a mask in the nhl was andy brown of the pittsburgh penguins. Book your tickets online for hockey hall of fame, toronto. Hockey hall of fame, the former boston bruins goalie, a stanley cup champion, one of the greatest american players of all time, spoke of the hard end to his playing career and the brain damage he sustained playing the sport he loved. The 50 best goalie mask designs in nhl history bleacher. The only goalie that lasted longer without a mask in the nhl was andy brown of the pittsburgh penguins. Nov 18, 2018 today we are talking about andy brown who played for the detroit red wings, the pittsburgh penguins, the indianapolis racers wha, as well as a slew of minor league hockey teams. The book is a narrative about the history and art design of goalie masks.