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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]
Two NCAA players wearing helmets with full cages. A cage in ice hockey is a device attached to the front of a helmet to reduce potential of injury to the face.It consists of a metal or composite mesh that covers the entire face, although some half cages do exist (to protect the eyes while allowing full airflow).
Years later, goalie Steve Shields paid tribute to Cheevers when he played for the Bruins in 2002 and 2003, sporting a modern airbrushed version of the stitch-covered mask. [7] In 2008, The Hockey News rated his mask the greatest ever by a wide margin. It received 221 of a possible 300 points; Gilles Gratton's mask was rated second with 66.
A set of full hockey equipment, minus jersey and socks at the Royal Ontario Museum, 2006. In ice hockey, players use specialized equipment both to facilitate the play of the game and for protection as this is a sport where injuries are common, therefore, all players are encouraged to protect their bodies from bruises and severe fractures.
Hassan Hall wearing a Guardian Cap in 2023. Guardian Cap is a line of soft-shell pads that attach to and cover the outside of a gridiron football or ice hockey helmet.They have been used in football practices since 2015, with the National Football League (NFL) first mandating their use for some position groups since 2022.
A helmet decal honoring the memory of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will be worn by all U.S. national teams this season. — USA Hockey (@usahockey) October 3, 2024
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