2023-24 New Goalie Equipment and Mask Sightings

[TossingPizzas]

Obviously my opinion, but I am not sure what people see in Bauer. I went to a goaler convention one year and they had some of the most uncomfortable gear out there, whereas Brian's was one of the best. Now with that said, the single best piece of equipment was easily Warrior's pad set, but I take it that they currently do not have a deal with the NHL and thus why you don't see anybody use it.

I'd rank them as the following...
1. Warrior
2. Brian's
3. True (Lefevre)
4. Vaughn
5. Everyon?e else

Is this coming from a Beer League level goalie?

 

[1989]

Apologies if this was posted already, but Markstrom's bucket for the Flames' black Blasty alternate is hot (pun very intended!)

 

[Patty Ice]

Daveart is the Pimp My Ride of the hockey world.

"Yo I heard you want a Danish Viking theme so we put a LEGO figure on there because it's Danish."

"Yo we heard you rode a bicycle as a kid so we put a coyote riding a motorcycle."

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

Obviously my opinion, but I am not sure what people see in Bauer. I went to a goaler convention one year and they had some of the most uncomfortable gear out there, whereas Brian's was one of the best. Now with that said, the single best piece of equipment was easily Warrior's pad set, but I take it that they currently do not have a deal with the NHL and thus why you don't see anybody use it.

I'd rank them as the following...
1. Warrior
2. Brian's
3. True (Lefevre)
4. Vaughn
5. Everyone else

I have to think it's just the money Bauer has, but so many goalies are not big on change. Or maybe just old school ones? Vasy started with Brian's and then went to Bauer, so that's why I have to think if they get to a newer goalie or someone who isn't elite, they can convince them with money.

I know Lefevre has been Reebok, CCM, and now True, and quite a few goalies will stick with them regardless of the branding on them.

Since I've played goalie I started with Warrior pads, had Vaughn's for a short period of time but they didn't fit as well, and now back to Warrior and love them. I wish they'd go to the NHL..

If I had a bigger budget I'd look into a full custom Brian's set, or maybe even try Vaughn's again. I just feel like those two have credibility based on being goalie specific.

 

[thammias]

 

[S E P H]

I have to think it's just the money Bauer has, but so many goalies are not big on change. Or maybe just old school ones? Vasy started with Brian's and then went to Bauer, so that's why I have to think if they get to a newer goalie or someone who isn't elite, they can convince them with money.

I know Lefevre has been Reebok, CCM, and now True, and quite a few goalies will stick with them regardless of the branding on them.

Since I've played goalie I started with Warrior pads, had Vaughn's for a short period of time but they didn't fit as well, and now back to Warrior and love them. I wish they'd go to the NHL..

If I had a bigger budget I'd look into a full custom Brian's set, or maybe even try Vaughn's again. I just feel like those two have credibility based on being goalie specific.

The company probably has absolutely zero effect on NHL goaler gear since they will get the same custom measurements and feeling from every company. That's why them switching companies is honestly nothing compared to the working man who buys the gear and eventually has to stick with it. That's why it is important to make a smart decision at the very beginning so you don't waste your money since it is hard to return hockey gear.

 

[Osakahaus]

New buckets for Varlamov and Sorokin. I'll miss Ilya's Fisherman holding a spraycan.

 

[SI90]

 

[stl76]

Obviously my opinion, but I am not sure what people see in Bauer.

In two words: big rebounds.

 

[Gee Wally]

Swayman’s centennial mask.

 

[S E P H]

Swayman’s centennial mask.


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You can spot a DaveArt mask a million kilometres away with the lack of structure and a complete disregard for any foundation. Dave's brain, "let's put a million bears walking across the edge of the mask because it would look too ridiculous with all the open space!"

 

[benjiv1]

Better pics of Korpisalo’s mask. Might be an all timer for the Sens.

 

[Emerica]

Better pics of Korpisalo’s mask. Might be an all timer for the Sens.
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Beauty

 

[S E P H]

Better pics of Korpisalo’s mask. Might be an all timer for the Sens.
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A little too busy, but still a blood good mask.

 

[PhysicalGraffiti]

Better pics of Korpisalo’s mask. Might be an all timer for the Sens.
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Looks like SportsMask brand based on the cage, which I love, but that whole thing is great.

 

[VanillaCoke]

Terrible. 0/10

Apologies if this was posted already, but Markstrom's bucket for the Flames' black Blasty alternate is hot (pun very intended!)

Better pics of Korpisalo’s mask. Might be an all timer for the Sens.
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These are hot fire.
(except 'korpi' & pun intended)

 

[CBJ goalie]

Elvis' new mask

 

[S E P H]

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Elvis' new mask

Never in my life would I think that goaler masks from the 90s have slowly turned back into 8-bit. Is retro the new fad now?

 

[Hockeyfan2390]

 

[Oddbob]

Better pics of Korpisalo’s mask. Might be an all timer for the Sens.
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To me, both the front piece and back piece all being roughly a similar shade of gold makes it not look great. Should have chosen a different colour for the front piece.

Like the first 2, but the LA one, the side thing makes me think of the TB Lightning in black.

 

[Ceremony]

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Elvis' new mask

I keep looking at this and I still can't tell what team it's for.

 

[MarkusKetterer]

 

[SirJW]

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Apologies if this was posted already, but Markstrom's bucket for the Flames' black Blasty alternate is hot (pun very intended!)

He also did the Johnny Cash one for him this season. Amazing work.

 

[WeThreeKings]

My main problem is always that he's very talented but he doesn't have an editor.

That could have been an awesome mask but why the hell are there so many flares, you don't need Ron Burgundy's face eighty thousand times on the mask.

A mask should have focused imagery and should be clear and able to be seen from a distance, not muddied with unnecessary details.