Flyers Goalie Masks: The Top 10 All-time list
One thing that I’ve always loved about the NHL is the custom helmets a goalie gets to design. They can put whatever they want on it and make it as ridiculous as possible! No other sport allows you to do that, so I figured now would be a fun time to look at the ten best goalie masks in Flyers history!
#10: @Goaliecustomizr
It me, Goalie. #Gritty #Flyers #Philadelphia #NHL #Hockey #Mascot #Concept #Design pic.twitter.com/9VjN7lsP4d
— goaliecustomizr (@GoalieCustomizr) September 10, 2019
Tell me right now that if someone were to wear this full set in a game, it wouldn’t be the best and funniest thing ever! The mask gives me strong Curtis Joseph vibes, except replace the vicious dog with Gritty. I think the glove and blocker could get a little more creative, but other than that, Carter Hart needs to wear this to distract opponents.
#9: Gritty Designs: Calvin Pickard, Alex Lyon, and Antony Stolarz
What do all three of these goalies have in common? They used Gritty on their masks. Yes, I know, there won’t be another Gritty mask on the list, I promise.
#8: Ninja Turtles: Brian Elliott
Casey Jones from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a brick wall as the backdrop? Kowabunga dude, this mask is awesome! Elliott has used the Ninja Turtles character on a few if his masks over the years.
I’ve always been a fan of what Elliot does with his masks, and I’m hoping we can see one more great one before his time in Philly is over.
#7: Philadelphia Skyline: Ron Hextall
While Hextall might be the general manager of our cross town rivals, that doesn’t mean he never had a really cool mask! Hextall had Philly landmarks and the city skyline on his mask. It’s simple, but it worked well!
Maybe he’ll design one with Gritty beating up a penguin for the next legends outdoor game.
#6: Tribute to Emery: Carter Hart
After the tragic passing of former Flyers goalie Ray Emery, Hart paid tribute by featuring Emery on his new mask. My favorite part of the mask is the section where Emery is fighting Braden Holtby. What Flyers fan doesn’t remember that epic beatdown?!