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Jacques Plante's original fiberglass mask, first used on November 1, 1959. It was not until 1959 that a goaltender wore a mask full-time. On November 1, 1959, in the first period of a game between the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL) at Madison Square Garden, Canadiens goaltender Jacques Plante was struck in the face by a shot from Andy Bathgate. [5]
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In contrast, Jacques Plante invented and started regularly using the first practical goaltender mask in 1959. [2] while the last North American professional goaltender not to regularly wear a mask was Andy Brown, who played his last game maskless in 1974 (he retired in 1977). [4] His mask was similar to what a baseball catcher wore. [5]
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Today, most goaltenders utilize hybrid masks made of fiberglass, kevlar, carbon fiber, and other composite materials. Modern masks have a large cutout in the eye and nose area covered by a steel or titanium cage. Many goaltenders are able to be identified by the custom artwork airbrushed on their masks. Some maintain the same theme throughout ...
Bauer ice hockey helmet with shield and ear guards Players and the referee (upper right) wear hockey helmets during play to protect their heads from injury from the flying puck and if they fall on the ice. Similarly, the goaltender mask worn by goaltender Braden Holtby protects his face as he fields the incoming shot.
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