Goalie Masks

Goalie masks have come a long way in the last fifty years. So much so that even long established sports like baseball have borrowed from the design, finding that these helmets served a more practical purpose than what the players were previously using. Companies such as Bauer, CCM, Vaughn and Itech have made this possible by developing new methods of protection for the players they outfit. In particular, ice hockey goalies are the players on the ice that are in need of the most protection and have been one of the largest target of these new ideas and designs which were created specifically to make sure that the goalie’s experience on the ice is safe and injury free.

Bauer Hockey, a company trusted by many NHL and amateur goalies alike, has ice hockey goalie masks that include a lightweight construction with titanium reinforcements on the chin and forehead zones, and a chip and crack resistant outer surface. This is all designed to better protect the goalies they outfit from pucks that move towards them at high velocities. These masks are also incredibly comfortable because they are lined with comfortable gel zones, and a vibration dampening system that keeps reverberations from high-flying pucks to a minimum.

CCM Hockey teamed up with Reebok, companies depended on by more than half of professional NHL players, to create pro style goalie masks that are available in many sizes and for several levels of ice hockey goalies. The player does not have to be a pro to get a professional feel. These masks feature multi-layered linings that provide protection from vibrations, as well as a professional level of comfort for the players who wear them. They are easy to adjust, and are made to fit like as securely as a glove without compromising the amount of protection that is offered.

Itech, a division of Bauer Hockey, has long been trusted by both goalies and goalie moms to keep those player heads safe without charging an arm and a leg for it. This company boasts an ability to manufacture less expensive goalie masks without sacrificing the amount protection needed to keep the ice hockey goalies who wear them safe. The reason for this is that they work with a composite plastic shell that has a generic Kevlar interior, giving any goalie superior protection without weighing him or her down. Their masks also feature four layers of Vinyl nitrate for the ultimate in comfort and reverberation blockage.

So goalies have several dependable places they can look when it comes to finding the right goalie mask, and these companies can also outfit them with that killer artwork the fans have grown used to seeing on their favorite ice hockey goalies. Professional and amateur goalies can both benefit from the innovations made by these leading ice hockey manufacturers.

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