Goalie Mask Vinyl Wraps | Get Your Dream Design (2024)

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Can you vinyl wrap a goalie mask? ›

Vinyl decals are stickers that are designed to stretch and stick to any goalie mask, giving it that airbrushed look. Starting at just $34.99 CAD, you can add confidence to your hockey game with one of our goalie mask vinyl decal sets.

Anyone has the chance to get a mask painted and created by the artist who dominates the mask art of the NHL goalies, David Gunnarsson of DaveArt.

A low-cost artwork that is most reasonably priced on the professional market. Depending on the complexity of the design, the amount of artwork, and the detail of the mask, a custom painted mask can range in price from $200 to $950 (US).

GOALIE MASK WRAPS

We can wrap your mask in less time and for much less money than paint. Our wraps start at $325 which includes complete wrap install (helmet and backplate) plus return ground shipping within the continental US.

He may use any color tape that he prefers. Goalies must use a knob of white tape or some other protective material approved by the league on the top of the stick that is a minimum of ½” thick.

There are goalies that carry the same design with them for every team they end up playing for, wearing their mask as a symbol of their personal identity. Then others change the design, not just from team to team, but from season to season.

The last lines of defense usually get to add some personal flair to their helmets, and the Olympics are no different. Goalies paint, or pay other people to paint, unique designs on their helmets. They often feature themes that call back to their team, or play style, or personal life.

Brown's final NHL game, the last in League history to feature a barefaced goalie, came when he and the Penguins lost 6-3 to the Atlanta Flames on April 7, 1974. After that, he played three seasons (all without a mask) for Indianapolis of the World Hockey Association before retiring for good.

Painting your own goalie mask, whether it be using a beginner airbrush setup or paint pens, is completely doable. You'll need a few basic supplies (read on), some simple determination and a lot of patience. For goalies at every level, painting a mask yourself is incredibly satisfying.

It usually takes 2-4 weeks to paint a mask, from drop off to pick up/shipping. Wait time for bookings depend on the season.

Who was the first NHL goalie to paint his mask? ›

Jim Rutherford

It's been said that Jim Rutherford was the first goalie to ever have a design painted on his mask, as most were simply happy with one colour for the whole thing, usually white. Rutherford was traded to the Detroit Red Wings and had a designer paint his mask before the first game.

Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Gary Bromley's 'Bones' goalie mask is easily the most unsettling mask to ever be donned in the NHL. He wore it here during a March 1981 road game for Vancouver (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images). So who was Gary Bromley – the man behind the skull mask?

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.

The majority of goalies use wax on their tape to lengthen the lifespan of the tape used, as well as to improve puck control. It's recommended that you wax a goalie stick for these exact reasons. When waxing a goalie stick, ensure that the entire blade is covered in wax.

A Penalty Shot may be awarded under this rule, if the player throws the stick at the puck or puck carrier in their defending zone. If the goaltender picks up the stick, they will be assessed a Minor penalty under Rule 10.6 (a) – Illegal Equipment.

Goalies should not stay back, flat footed, on the goal line. Be ready to come out. There is nothing worse than rolling the ball right into the feet of the opponent. Don't act quickly as a goalie, instead, take your time and make the right judgement!

The original mask debuted by Plante was fiberglass and molded to fit the outline of your face. There were three holes – two to give a sightline and one for the mouth to breathe through. It certainly wasn't perfect, but it did the job. “The early masks, if you got hit, you still got cut,” said Johnston.

Ensuring Your Goalie Mask is Properly Certified

The cat-eye cage is illegal at every amateur level of hockey because it lacks certification from the CSA — not, as many people mistakenly think, because the puck can fit through the openings (it can't), but because the butt-end of a stick can.

-- Gerry Cheevers

Cheevers has no idea how many stitches his mask absorbed during his career, which started in 1961-62 as a maskless goaltender with the Toronto Maple Leafs in a win against the Chicago Blackhawks. But his career really took off in 1967-68 with the Bruins.

For that reason the NHL has a clear rule on what is legal when a mask pops off. According to Rule 9.6 (Helmets), "When a goalkeeper has lost his helmet and/or face mask and... the opposing team has control of the puck, play shall only be stopped if there is no immediate and impending scoring opportunity."

What is the rule of chin? ›

Remember the "rule of chin": While wearing skates and placing the stick on the end of its blade, the butt of the stick should lie three inches under your chin.

Memories: Plante becomes first goalie to wear a mask

1959: Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacques Plante makes history when he wears a mask during an NHL game for the first time.

Zdeno Chara has the record of the hardest shot in the NHL competition when he reached 108.8 mph in 2012.

By the 1993-94 season, MacTavish was the lone helmetless NHL player, a moniker he'd hold until his retirement in 1997. The impact of visors in the NHL has been studied.

A unique helmet design is a great way for the goalie to show off their taste in design or personal style. Through cost-effectiveness, and ease of application, vinyl wraps have become a popular choice for goalies to customize their helmets. Getting a vinyl wrap printed is an easy task nowadays.

Vinyl wraps will not adhere well to rusted metal, untreated wood, or other rough surfaces. Rough surfaces can also make your graphic deteriorate quickly. If you're looking to add vinyl to a brick, tile, or concrete surface, you will need to use textured surface vinyl for proper adhesion.

It is completely safe to vinyl wrap a helmet, in fact it is a better option than paint.

A custom wrap will cost anywhere from $200 to $500 when done professionally. In the section down below, I'll go through some of the best vendors. You can also try any of your local car or sign wrap shops (though many wrap shops turn down helmets).

Per the NHL rule book: “When a goalkeeper has lost his helmet and/or face mask and his team has possession of the puck, the play shall be stopped immediately to allow the goalkeeper the opportunity to regain his helmet and/or face mask.

While the majority of NHL goalies do not use a flat tape layer as it “adds weight”, it's one of the easiest ways to increase the life of your goalie stick. Nearly every time a puck is shot along the ice and the goalie uses their stick to make a save, it's done with the very bottom of the goalie stick.

Do goalie helmets expire? ›

Do Hockey Goalie Helmets Expire? Yes, hockey goalie helmets expire just the same as regular helmets in the US. They will receive a certification sticker from the HECC with an expiration date of 6.5 years. Make sure you check the back of your goalie helmet for your HECC expiry date.

However, excessive sun exposure can 'bake in' the vinyl wrap, making it harder to remove and significantly shortening its lifespan. If you park the car on the street and don't keep it clean, the wrap might only last a year.”

After five to seven years most vinyl wraps will begin to crack, fade, and peel off the vehicle. An extra two years makes a big difference in getting your money's worth so how do you get your wrap to last closer to the seven year range compared to five? With proper preparation and a little maintenance.

Vinyl is very durable and can withstand temperatures from – 70 degrees celsius to over 150 degrees celsius. Different vinyls behave differently in different temperature ranges. In most cases this is more than enough. In some extreme cases such as industrial environments this is not enough.

CONVEX makes the best laminates for sports helmet decals because they are the easiest to apply without buckling. A decal that is at least 20 mil thickness is the standard thickness that coaches ask for.

The short answer to this question: Yes, you can install car wraps over bare metal. The long answer: While you can put vinyl wrap over a non-painted surface, it is better not to go down that route.

You can wash and polish your vinyl wrap just like you would any other vehicle, but the trick is to use vinyl-specific cleaning and polishing agents. Using conventional solutions can damage your wrap so always take care when cleaning to keep your wrap looking great for years.

Vehicle wraps are much cheaper than custom paints, especially when you consider the amount of time that it takes to paint a car. The latter requires hours of labor and has to be done by professionals, while vehicle wraps can be done at home by yourself.

Cut vinyl is made by cutting out individual pieces of vinyl and then applying them to the car. This method is more time-consuming and therefore more expensive. Printed vinyl is made by printing a design onto a piece of vinyl and then applying it to the car.

PPF jobs usually cost more than vinyl wrap jobs. You can expect to pay around $5000+ for a full PPF wrap on a sedan. Meanwhile, a full vinyl wrap will typically cost you around $3400 for a similar sized vehicle.