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A goaltender mask, commonly referred to as a goalie mask, is a mask worn by goaltenders in a variety of sports to protect the head and face from injury from the ball or puck, as they constantly face incoming shots on goal. Some sports requiring their use include ice hockey, lacrosse, inline hockey, field hockey, rink hockey, ringette, bandy, rinkball, broomball, and floorball. This article deals chiefly with the goal masks used in ice hockey.
James Reimer wearing a goaltender mask
James Reimer wearing a goaltender mask
Braden Holtby wears a goaltender mask, protecting his head from an incoming shot on goal from Bryan Rust.
Braden Holtby wears a goaltender mask, protecting his head from an incoming shot on goal from Bryan Rust.
Clint Benedict, shown in 1923, became the first ice hockey goalie to wear facial protection in a game in 1930.
Clint Benedict, shown in 1923, became the first ice hockey goalie to wear facial protection in a game in 1930.
Jacques Plante's original fiberglass mask, first used on November 1, 1959
Jacques Plante's original fiberglass mask, first used on November 1, 1959
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In ice hockey, the goaltender is the player responsible for preventing the hockey puck from entering their team's net, thus preventing the opposing team from scoring. The goaltender mostly plays in or near the area in front of the net called the goal crease. Goaltenders tend to stay at or beyond the top of the crease to cut down on the angle of shots. In the modern age of goaltending there are two common styles, butterfly and hybrid. Because of the power of shots, the goaltender wears special equipment to protect the body from direct impact.
Goaltender Tyler Weiman makes a save with his stick. In casual hockey terms, it may simply be referred to as a "stick save".
Goaltender Tyler Weiman makes a save with his stick. In casual hockey terms, it may simply be referred to as a "stick save".
Elizabeth Wyn Wood's high relief of goaltender Turk Broda at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Elizabeth Wyn Wood's high relief of goaltender Turk Broda at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Braden Holtby positions himself in the goal crease in front of the net, attempting to stop an incoming shot from Bryan Rust. The other attacker, Sidne
Braden Holtby positions himself in the goal crease in front of the net, attempting to stop an incoming shot from Bryan Rust. The other attacker, Sidney Crosby (#87, far left), is not allowed to enter the crease to interfere with the goaltender
A delayed penalty call situation, in which the referee (top-left) indicates a coming penalty by raising his arm, and prepares to blow the whistle when
A delayed penalty call situation, in which the referee (top-left) indicates a coming penalty by raising his arm, and prepares to blow the whistle when a player from the team to be penalized (in white) touches the puck. Goaltender Jere Myllyniemi can be seen (right) rushing to the bench to send on an extra attacker.