Masked men

Bill Smith, New York Islanders 1976 www.hockeymasks.com

Gary Bromley, Vancouver Canucks, 1980 www.hockeymasks.com

Rogie Vachon, Los Angeles Kings, 1977/78 www.hockeymasks.com

Doug Favell, Colorad Rockies, 1976-1979 www.hockeymasks.com

John Davidson, New York Rangers www.hockeymasks.com

Wayne Stephenson, Washington Capitals, 1980/81 www.hockeymasks.com

Doug Favell, Philadelphia Flyers, 1971/72 www.hockeymasks.com

Grant Fuhr, Edmonton Oilers, 1981 www.hockeymasks.com

Terry Sawchuk, Detroit Red Wings, 1962-1972 www.hockeymasks.com

Gilles Gratton, New York Rangers, 1967/77 www.hockeymasks.com

Wayne Stephenson, Philadelphia Flyers, 1976-1978 www.hockeymasks.com

Billy Smith, New York Islanders, 1977-1978 www.hockeymasks.com

Gary Simmons, Cleveland Barons, 1976/77 www.hockeymasks.com

Mike Palmateer, Toronto Maple Leafs www.hockeymasks.com

Murray Bannerman, Chicago Blackhawks, 1980-1985 www.hockeymasks.com

Jacques Plante, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1972/73 www.hockeymasks.com

Bernie Parent, Philadelphia Blaze, 1972/73 www.hockeymasks.com

Wayne Thomas, New York Rangers, 1977-1980 www.hockeymasks.com

Jacques Caron, St. Louis Blues, 1971-1973 www.hockeymasks.com

Al Smith, Buffalo Sabres, 1976/77 www.hockeymasks.com

Gilles Meloche, Cleveland Barons, 176-1978 www.hockeymasks.com

Jacques Plante, Montreal Canadiens, 1959 www.hockeymasks.com

Ken Dryden, Montreal Canadiens, 1971-1972 www.hockeymasks.com

Smart choice - ice hockey goalies keep a straight face.

This content was published on May 1, 2009 - 10:46

Face protection has been compulsory for goalkeepers for years. The first mask appeared in North America at the end of the 1950s in the professional leagues. Since then they have evolved, changing shape and often sporting artwork. (All pictures: www.hockeymasks.com)

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