Leaked Olympic goalie masks?

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by CMPunk

Sher-Wood doesn't make goalie masks

Sher-wood be nice if they did, though.

[flamesrule_kipper34]

Originally Posted by flameswin

Sher-wood be nice if they did, though.

I see what you did there.

[Hack&Lube]

Hmm, this might look a bit funny on Suomi blue

[Kipper is King]

In terms of Quick's mask, I do think it's neat how the American flag wraps around to form the USA Hockey logo.

Yes, it is a little corny. But it is sorta fun that way. Goalies are often quirky characters.

As for Broduer's mask, I hate to say it, but yawn.

Also, Kipper wore his Flames mask for Finland before. This is during the 2004 World Cup.

[Heavy Jack]

man that mask screams "we are USA." Far too much IMO. I like what Brodeur always does for his team Canada masks, nothing too flashy, even somewhat understated.

[Fozzie_DeBear]

Quick's mask and to a lesser degree Miller's = tacky (just too much going on)
Brodeur's = fffffffffuuuuuuuuu.gly
Nabokov's = stylin

[Canada 02]

Fleury's mask



Jonas Gustavson's Mask

[kirant]

Gustavson is trying to scare the opposing team with his demonic Maple Leaf...

[Poe969]

I just don't think Gustavson has the heart to be a decent goalie for the sweeds...get it, heart...

[shermanator]

Here's Hiller's of Switzerland

[Zoidberg]

Originally Posted by shermanator

Here's Hiller's of Switzerland

Is that Poseidon, lord of the sea?

nice to see him being represented.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Zoidberg

Is that Poseidon, lord of the sea?

nice to see him being represented.

By a guy who's from landlocked Switzerland.

[Shnabdabber]

I think the American masks simply do not look well done. Aside from the cheese factor I think they look amateurish.

Gustavson's and Nabokov's masks are top notch.

I never understood why goalies never went to paint shops that specialize in helmets for motocross and street. Troy Lee Designs, BK Designs... there are so many painters out there that do amazing work, its surprising the americans would trot out such fugly masks on the Olympic stage.

[CMPunk]

Alot of the guys who paint goalie masks also paint helmets. It's also a matter of opinion on what's "fugly". I'm sure that if the masks were as ugly as you say, the American goalies would have sent them back.

[Shnabdabber]

Originally Posted by CMPunk

Alot of the guys who paint goalie masks also paint helmets. It's also a matter of opinion on what's "fugly". I'm sure that if the masks were as ugly as you say, the American goalies would have sent them back.

Of course "fugly" is just an opinion, but look at Quick's mask and see how terribly out of proportion the USA logo is on top. The American helmets lack depth and brightness compared to the other masks.

Why would the American goalies send them back? Like they would know any better, Im sure they think they look top dollar.

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by Shnabdabber

Of course "fugly" is just an opinion, but look at Quick's mask and see how terribly out of proportion the USA logo is on top. The American helmets lack depth and brightness compared to the other masks.

Why would the American goalies send them back? Like they would know any better, Im sure they think they look top dollar.

And since they're the guys paying for them, as long as they're happy then thats all that matters.

Gustavson's mask is pretty much his Leafs mask with Sweden replacing Toronton. Nabakov's mask is just a boring flag design. Heck Fleury's looks like it came off the shelf at the Bay. I prefer masks with a bit more personality myself...so I see absolutely nothing wrong with what the Americans have done with there's.

I like Brodeur's...but I'm still trying to figure out why he has an Air Canada logo on it

[chalms04]

Previously we reported on Brodeur’s Olympic Mask - but that design had to be redone. Tonight we can show you the final design as complete by artist Sylvie Poitras of airbrushzap.com. As I understand it, the original design contained elements that would not be approved for use in the Olympics – you may have noticed in the first women’s game last night the Slovakian goaltender had stickers covering several portions of her mask.

boooooooorrrriiinnnnnggggg

[Shnabdabber]

Originally Posted by CMPunk

And since they're the guys paying for them, as long as they're happy then thats all that matters.

True. All I'm saying is if it was myself, I would look elsewhere for my mask painting.

Originally Posted by CMPunk

Gustavson's mask is pretty much his Leafs mask with Sweden replacing Toronton. Nabakov's mask is just a boring flag design. Heck Fleury's looks like it came off the shelf at the Bay. I prefer masks with a bit more personality myself...so I see absolutely nothing wrong with what the Americans have done with there's.

I think Gustavson's looks awesome. The colors, the brightness, it looks fantastic. As for Nabokov's I like how its simple, represents his country in a non-stereotypical way a la the Americans masks. I can't believe you think Fleury's looks stale, as far as Im concerned it's looks like it has had more time spent on it than any of the other masks. The detail and depth is far and away above the other ones.

Everyone has their tastes and opinions, so I can see why you would like the American designs. I just find them cliche.

Originally Posted by CMPunk

I like Brodeur's...but I'm still trying to figure out why he has an Air Canada logo on it

Good question. Anyone know why?

[CMPunk]

Looks like he changed it, so no need to wonder anymore

[Johnny Canuck]

Not sure if its been posted, but heres Luongo's Mask