Biron´s 2nd Mask

[n1cON]

Hey guys. I found that a few moments ago and i want to share that.



Source:

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/201...s/MASKS-2.html

This is the mask Martin Biron, the Rangers' current backup goalie, had delivered to him last week. He hopes to wear it in a game soon. It is a tribute to the 1977 Gratton mask.

"When I signed here this summer, I was doing research, thinking of what to do going back in the history of the Rangers," said Biron, reflecting the deep consideration many goalies give to their mask decorations. He had his main mask painted up in stars and stripes to commemorate the Rangers as well as his first pro job with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. But he needed a second mask.

"I talked to the painter, and he asked for the green light to do something special," Biron said. "He told me what he was thinking, which I thought would be great. It just came out unbelievable."

The painter Biron worked with was Steve Nash, who owns Eyecandyair, a firm in the Toronto area that paints goalie masks.

"Both Marty and Gratton are Leos, and they're both from Quebec, so I thought we'd try this," said Nash, who has painted masks for several N.H.L. goalies. "Gratton’s original was painted by Greg Harrison, who was one of the first guys to paint masks. I really admire him."

Gilles Gratton´s Mask of 1977



http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/201...rts/MASKS.html

Your thoughts?

[Nich]

it looks good, but eh

[Dagoon44]

the original is just amazing and was years ahead of everyone else. It is one of the masks I have tattooed on my back.

[x CALLAHAN x]

Dagoon is old school N.Y.H.C.

[mullichicken25]

it looks awesome

however he will look like a goalie a team calls up from the minors in a pinch and their gear doesnt match

nice mask, but will look stupid in the context of a game

[Barbara Underhill]

Originally Posted by mullichicken25

it looks awesome

however he will look like a goalie a team calls up from the minors in a pinch and their gear doesnt match

nice mask, but will look stupid in the context of a game

It's going to be worn with the 3rd jersey. Flashback style. At least that was his initial plan.

[hpNYR]

Originally Posted by Tube Sock

It's going to be worn with the 3rd jersey. Flashback style. At least that was his initial plan.

The third jersey is going to be work in November. We are in November. So im guessing Biron wears it when they wear start wearing the 3rd jersey.

[SwedishBullet62]

Its pretty hot but its just meh nothing rly to do with the rangers itd look pretty out of place even with the *blue*thirds.

[Barbara Underhill]

Originally Posted by hpNYR

The third jersey is going to be work in November. We are in November. So im guessing Biron wears it when they wear start wearing the 3rd jersey.

That's what I said...

[NYR Boyler87]

I think it looks awesome. I know we are all used to the red, white and blue but I like to see somebody try something different and I like the fact that the history is tied into it.

Also, it is better than Valliquette's Spiderman stop-sign.

[FutureGM97]

Originally Posted by Rangerdanger20

Its pretty hot but its just meh nothing rly to do with the rangers itd look pretty out of place even with the *blue*thirds.

How does it have nothing to do with the Rangers? Its off a former Ranger goaltender's mask...

[Puckface NYR*]

Regardless of this mask i think decorating goalie masks is such an awesome part of our game. I cant think of any other sport that allows for such an artistic flair as the main part of a "uniform."

Although some i dislike they are an amazing part of not only the game today but hockeys history.

In regards to it not matching the jersey....as long as biron stops the puck ill be happy.

[Cmox]

There seems to be a Rangers logo on the sides.

edit: yes, yes there is

Courtesy of http://twitpic.com/photos/thenyrangers

[n1cON]

I like the idea of Martin´s Tribute Mask. And as written above there´s no other sport which connects so damn nice with art, i mean where else then in hockey can u find such nice graphics on equipment???

@ Cmox: Thx for updating and link this pic!!! --> Updated Threadopening-Post!

Btw that was my first thread so i thank all you guys for your replies!!! Really appreciate it

[Garden Mystique]

I don't care what his mask looks like as long as he stops the frozen rubber

[Tom Atkins]

This mask rocks end of story.