The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived, meaning playoff beards, handshake lines and goalie masks with unique designs are in the spotlight. Throughout the 2023-24 season, goaltenders haven't ...

He started designing goalie masks locally, but soon was working with legendary players including Dominik Hašek, Ed Belfour, and Ryan Miller. He now designs masks professionally as Bishop Designs.

It’s not too far-fetched to imagine this as the future of goalie masks in professional hockey though since some innovation after 50 years of relative stagnation seems to be due. For something ...