Ever since Gerry Cheevers decorated his mask with “stitch marks” to mark every time a stray puck hit his mask in the 1971-72 season, hockey goaltenders decorating their masks has become a key part of the culture of this wonderful sport.
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As puck drop for the 2019-20 season inches closer, three San Jose Sharks goaltenders and one Barracuda goaltender have new digs on their masks to start the season. Here’s a look at the artwork we’ll see in net this season:
Following a less-than-ideal 2018-19 season, Jones may be looking for a clean slate in more ways than one.