Guess the goalie game

[FakenHaken]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

you got 'em all except the Kings' goalie (though Grahame's a good guess).

Oh dang it's gotta be

30 Markus Mattsson

[Puppet Guy]

Markus Mattsson it is.

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Originally Posted by FakenHaken

I can too. I mean I also played the position but never facing slapshots well over 100 miles an hour. I'm just thinking with all of the things we invent maybe something could be designed that's just as safe as the hybrid and if that's possible would it still be legal by NHL measures?

It would put a little personality back into the game for sure.

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

I've read that it's more a matter of the hybrid cage/mask being safer than the full-on mask (absorbing the shock of impact better, or something). I like the look of the full-on mask better (gives the goalie more of an air of menace, each mask had more individuality and there's more canvas to paint on), but I can accept the safety argument.

Not sure about safety, but I'm guessing you're right. I read one of the big issues with the old school masks was vision -- specifically, not being able to look downwards and see the puck at your feet (which lead to the helmet/cage combo and eventually the current mask that is used today). I'm sure comfort is also a factor.

[Puppet Guy]

...needing a break from the Connecticut shooting thread. This mask is so cool it didn't need a paint job:

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

It would put a little personality back into the game for sure.

I still wish Kipper wore this during the Heritage Classic (at least at practice):

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

...needing a break from the Connecticut shooting thread. This mask is so cool it didn't need a paint job:

Is that Mike Liut?

[Puppet Guy]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

Is that Mike Liut?

yes it is.

[FakenHaken]

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by FakenHaken

Hextall!

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[FakenHaken]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

Roy's son

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

Patrick Roy's son

Jonathon?

[Puppet Guy]

Jonathan Roy. The other goalie's name is Bobby Nadeau.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by FakenHaken

Two of the original Calgary Flames, Nilsson and Marsh.

[FakenHaken]

Originally Posted by albertGQ

Hextall!

Of course, love the photo though. Incidently, last year I helped coach a minor hockey team with Ron Sutter. Ron was telling us a story, because he sat beside Hextall where Hextall would place his equipment on the floor all laid out. Then Hextall would basically rock back and forth and just get himself all worked up. The fella's would wind him up even more by moving his blocker or glove. One of the funniest stories listenning to Sutter tell it.

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[FakenHaken]

Originally Posted by Puppet Guy

Rob Staubber

[Puppet Guy]

^correct

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