The position of goalie has an inherent romanticism: masked men clad with cool armor, serving as the last line of defense. They play entire games, with an unparalleled ability to impact outcomes. When they're on, they can single-handedly defeat a giant foe. They are the consummate underdogs and towering superheroes all at once.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Ben Bishop 2010-11 Mask
Ben Bishop of the St. Louis Blues (born Nov 21, 1986 in Denver, CO.)
Bishop was called up after Halak went out with an injury in February 2011. At the end of Feb. he had 3 starts, and already two shutouts. And he's 6'7". Wow.
Thanks very much!! I didn' quite understand the first photo though...McMask? Was someone making fun of it? It looked almost photoshopped in there. ;o) But thanks very much for posting. I really apprecaite it!
Thanks for the info, Scott!! Sounds like Turek is a BIG Maiden fan. ;o) My husband was a pretty big fan back in the day...we still have a HUGE poster in the closet and at least 10 T-shirts. ;o)
I've found 2 images of his mask, looks like his mask has 2 dragons with st.louis blues jerseys on them .
ReplyDeletehttp://lh6.ggpht.com/_Wl7ynOocC5s/S6yVWalo2tI/AAAAAAAAADU/9-Vrl-oiCuI/bishop.png
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3425/3930876718_f32418d732.jpg
Thanks very much!! I didn' quite understand the first photo though...McMask? Was someone making fun of it? It looked almost photoshopped in there. ;o) But thanks very much for posting. I really apprecaite it!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of another blues goalie... Roman Turek ring a bell?
ReplyDeleteI think Roman Turek was known for his Iron Maiden Eddie masks, right?
ReplyDeleteCorrect on the Iron Maiden Mask for Turek! He has a mask signed by the band and also named his son Eddie
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info, Scott!! Sounds like Turek is a BIG Maiden fan. ;o) My husband was a pretty big fan back in the day...we still have a HUGE poster in the closet and at least 10 T-shirts. ;o)
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