One of the myths uncovered thanks to jacques plantes popularity is the fact that he wasnt the first ever to wear a mask in hockey. Gary smith, author today i interviewed gary smith, one of the authors of the fantastic new book saving face. For many it is the face of hockey, quite literally the saving face. Hockey mask book hockey goalies hyneshockey mask book. The art and history of the goalie mask looks at the development of the mask from its earliest days as a rudimentary face saving device to its current hightech design, bulletproof construction and cuttingedge artwork. Gary smith entrepreneur custom goalie mask maker author.
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