How much does a NHL goalie helmet cost?
Goalie masks have come a long way from their fiberglass, highly un-protective, “Friday-the-13th-style” roots. Any upper level helmet today can cost upwards of $2,500. This, of course, is not only a result of improvements in technology, but also of goalies' increasing demand for customized cages.
Some goalies know exactly what they want. Todd Miska's son Hunter, a goaltender who signed recently with the Arizona Coyotes, designed his own mask at Minnesota-Duluth, which Todd painted. Others, like Raanta, offer generalities and leave the creativity to the painter.
After all, they are wearing nearly $10,000 in gear at any given time, and Blues head equipment manager Joel Farnsworth estimated that the cost of outfitting an NHL goalie for the entirety of the season ranges from $45,000 to $55,000.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bauer 960 Senior Non-Certified Cat Eye Goalie Mask |
| 2 | CCM Axis Pro Senior Certified Straight Bar Goalie Mask |
| 3 | Warrior Ritual R/F1 Pro Senior Certified Straight Bar Goalie Mask |
| 4 | Bauer NME VTX Senior Non-Certified Cat Eye Goalie Mask |
It's worth mentioning here, that the 960 and the NME are both top of the line helmets. The 960 is designed for narrow faces while the NME VTX is designed for wider faces. Both are worn by NHL goalies. We've personally tested (and own) both masks and vouch for their protection and durability.
The subject today is Andy Brown, the last NHL goalie to play without a mask. Andy Brown's nickname was "Fearless." It was well-earned.
All artwork is guaranteed to be traditionally hand painted/airbrushed personally by Steve Nash. Original custom illustrated goalie mask concepts START at $950.00 CDN. Airbrushing for goalie mask backplates/skull caps and other canvasses vary and are accepted on a very limited basis.
Our PREMIER Program: $399 to $799.
As one of the most prolific goalie mask artists in the sport, Gunnarsson's creations are on display nearly every night, his airbrush mastery gracing the masks of netminders in rinks across the NHL.
Because of this, I usually receive a new blocker, glove, and pad set 2-3 times a year, depending on playoffs. It's generally accepted – although not mandated – that AHL goalies will receive at least two sets of gear per season, while those in lower leagues might receive only one.
How long do goalie masks last?
The expiry date is 6 ½ years from date of manufacturing. It could be an issue for United States Hockey Tournaments and it is recommended that you check with the Hockey Tournament organizer.
All of the pads on an NHL player add up to about $1,200, and with replacements it costs a team about $21,000 per year to outfit a skater. Goalies are even pricier, with teams paying $36,000 per season to keep them suited up. Still, the equipment isn't foolproof and injuries still happen.
Hockey goalie's helmets should be replaced no later than 10 years from the date of manufacture. Many helmets will need to be replaced sooner, depending upon wear and tear.
Nov 1, 1959: After taking a shot to the face, Jacques Plante returns to the game becoming the first goalie to regularly wear a protective mask.
The first goaltender to wear a mask at any level of organized hockey was 21-year-old Elizabeth Graham of Queen's University. On 7 February 1927, Graham wore a fencing mask in a 3–2 victory over the University of Toronto.
All artwork is guaranteed to be traditionally hand painted/airbrushed personally by Steve Nash. Original custom illustrated goalie mask concepts START at $950.00 CDN. Airbrushing for goalie mask backplates/skull caps and other canvasses vary and are accepted on a very limited basis.
Our PREMIER Program: $399 to $799.
How much of a deal are NHL teams getting with these affordable goal guardians? Although the average NHL goalie salary stands at close to $3 million, the top five bargain backups ranked below make just $3.125 million combined!
More than two-thirds of NHL goalies are wearing a True boot, whether it's with a nongoalie-style holder on the bottom, True's carbon-fiber, one-piece combination of boot and holder, or a traditional cowling, like Price uses.
