CenterIce 83 Report post Posted October 3, 2010 Said during tonight's game that he is basically going with last year's mask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted October 3, 2010 I'm sure that'll be cool with most people, the tachmask was awesome. That said, Doc Oc should make a good ornament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted October 3, 2010 I can't believe people thought it was a clock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Wing Queen 154 Report post Posted October 3, 2010 On an interesting side note, I went to a dinner tonight for Season Ticket holders with a friend who is one, and got to talk one-on-one with Howard and Ericsson. I asked Jimmy what he did with his old mask, and he said it was officially retired. But then he said that the Doc Oct one is a back-up and that his real new one hasn't arrived yet. I then said, "You're probably not going to give me any hints as to what's on it, are you?" and he replied with a smirk, "No, sorry, you'll just have to wait until next week to see that one." I was starting to thinking he might just been BSing me about the new mask. Can't wait to see the new one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 3, 2010 I'm sure that'll be cool with most people, the tachmask was awesome. That said, Doc Oc should make a good ornament. I LOVED the tachmask, so I'm glad he's going back to that mask... also, goalies are very superstitous creatures and he wasn't exactly lights out in the preseason with dococ, so.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest best poster in LGW history Report post Posted October 3, 2010 good, it was absolutely awful. ...sorry guys, you can't give me -20 for that simple post anymore. 4 Offsides, F.Michael, Jenny and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenny 315 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 I'm glad. The Doc Ock one was interesting, just not quite Wing-ish enough for me. The tachmask is one of the best masks I've seen. 1 stevkrause reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 But I loved Doc Ock :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 Guess Doc Oc lost here too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 Hopefully it is better than the last one. Not that I really care, but I didn't like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 I gotta say, I thought the DocOc was pretty cool actually, but you can't beat an instant classic - The thought behind the TachMask, the tie in to the Detroit auto industry, the tribute to the greats to wear the Winged Wheel and the overall artistic excellence that went into that mask made it instantly one of my top 5 masks in NHL history in my mind... just look at it, I mean, come on! 5 Booster313, Cheveldae32, soultrain and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWRNHZ40 18 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 The Doc Oc was pretty cool, but I"m glad he's sticking with the tach mask. That one is pure awesomeness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozzie30 170 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 Glad he's not going with doc oc. Liked the mask, but I'm superstitious too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) Miss Wing Queen, on 20 September 2010 - 12:42 AM, said: On an interesting side note, I went to a dinner tonight for Season Ticket holders with a friend who is one, and got to talk one-on-one with Howard and Ericsson. I asked Jimmy what he did with his old mask, and he said it was officially retired. But then he said that the Doc Oct one is a back-up and that his real new one hasn't arrived yet. I then said, "You're probably not going to give me any hints as to what's on it, are you?" and he replied with a smirk, "No, sorry, you'll just have to wait until next week to see that one." If Miss Wing Queen is correct, i guess we won't see last years mask... if i was a goalie i would toss it up all the time... retiring old ones (cheesy doc oc ones too)...i just like the idea of a revolving door of different s*** on a mask, then if people requested you bring one back, you could do that! Edited October 4, 2010 by soultrain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 9, 2010 Miss Wing Queen, on 20 September 2010 - 12:42 AM, said: On an interesting side note, I went to a dinner tonight for Season Ticket holders with a friend who is one, and got to talk one-on-one with Howard and Ericsson. I asked Jimmy what he did with his old mask, and he said it was officially retired. But then he said that the Doc Oct one is a back-up and that his real new one hasn't arrived yet. I then said, "You're probably not going to give me any hints as to what's on it, are you?" and he replied with a smirk, "No, sorry, you'll just have to wait until next week to see that one." If Miss Wing Queen is correct, i guess we won't see last years mask... if i was a goalie i would toss it up all the time... retiring old ones (cheesy doc oc ones too)...i just like the idea of a revolving door of different s*** on a mask, then if people requested you bring one back, you could do that! So... um, what happened with going back to the tach mask? Don't get me wrong, he's looked great through 2, but still... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted October 9, 2010 So... um, what happened with going back to the tach mask? Don't get me wrong, he's looked great through 2, but still... Way he went tonight. I would stick with the current one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted October 9, 2010 Way he went tonight. I would stick with the current one. yea, no kidding... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaBoy 151 Report post Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) http://www.mlive.com...winning_st.html Howard's new mask arrived Monday. Designed by Ray Bishop of Grand Blanc, it is similar to last year's, featuring Howard's dream car, a 1967 Shelby Mustang, and the retired numbers of franchise greats Terry Sawchuk (1), Ted Linsday (7), Gordie Howe (9), Alex Delvecchio (10), Sid Abel (12) and Steve Yzerman (19). Bishop incorporated the Detroit skyline in the new design and removed the tachometer. Edited November 2, 2010 by CanadaBoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted November 2, 2010 Can't wait to see it worn tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Wing Queen 154 Report post Posted November 2, 2010 Finally! I asked him again about it at the STH Meet and Greet last Tuesday, and he seemed really frustrated that it hadn't arrived yet. He said he been waiting almost two months for it to show up. Hope it looks fantastic. Can't wait to see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted November 2, 2010 Excited to see it. For fun, I Googled, 'Jimmy Howard New Mask' and this came up. I'd love to see a goalie incorporate old fighter plane graphic stylings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted November 2, 2010 http://www.mlive.com...winning_st.html Howard's new mask arrived Monday. Designed by Ray Bishop of Grand Blanc, it is similar to last year's, featuring Howard's dream car, a 1967 Shelby Mustang, and the retired numbers of franchise greats Terry Sawchuk (1), Ted Linsday (7), Gordie Howe (9), Alex Delvecchio (10), Sid Abel (12) and Steve Yzerman (19). Bishop incorporated the Detroit skyline in the new design and removed the tachometer. Sounds pretty nice, I can't wait to see it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted November 2, 2010 Excited to see it. For fun, I Googled, 'Jimmy Howard New Mask' and this came up. I'd love to see a goalie incorporate old fighter plane graphic stylings. That would be a pretty good idea. They might want to leave off the Nazi Swastika and the Japanese Rising Sun, though! Wouldn't want an NHL goalie "Godwin"ing themselves... As for Jimmy's new mask. Can't wait to see it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 2, 2010 How do people mistake a tachometer for a clock?? That was one of the sweetest designs a Detroit goalie could have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites