Tuesday, March 04, 2008

How it's Made: Goalie Masks

If you've always wondered how goalie masks were manufactured, then check out this interesting "How it's Made" segment. Video after the jump.

The second one is a fiberglass mask with a cage attached in the middle. The goalie mask can also be made out of Carbon Fibre, or a Fibreglass and Kevlar mix. These masks are able to better withstand the impacts of hockey puck at higher speeds, and are generally used at major junior, college and professional levels



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[Source: Tech Blog]