Jacques Plante, Montreal Canadiens, 1959
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Ken Dryden, Montreal Canadiens, 1971-1972
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Smart choice - ice hockey goalies keep a straight face.
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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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