Circa 1965
Matt's first mask. An absolute classic. Made over 50 years ago by Matt's Dad, when Matt was 6 years old. No padding, no backplate, no top, just the 5 strap harness to hold it on. Vaseline was smeared all over the face, and then molded with plaster of paris . Matt's mother actually had to hold his hand for the 1/2 hour it took for the plaster of paris to dry. Entire face, nose, and mouth area were covered. Breathing was through a straw. SCARY for a 6 year old!!!
Circa 1966
Matt's favorite old mask!
A complete mold/cast of the front AND back of Matt's head. Still no padding, and held on with a bungee cord that attached on each side to keep it closed (see small clips on sides of mask). Painted orange as Matt was on a "Flyers" team, and he painted it like his favorite goalie, Doug Favell of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Circa 1967
The Mega Mask! When the idea of deflective ridges came out, Matt's Dad thought the way to make them was to simply build up and mold the fiberglass to achieve the ridge. (Not exactly correct....!) This mask has over 25 layers of 10 ounce fiberglass in the nose ridge and the ear ridges! This thing weighs about 7 pounds! All holes and vents were cut BY HAND with a hand drill and coping saw! It took over 4 months to complete.
Another VERY unique feature of this mask is the eye area. Note how the eyes "bulge out" a little? This is when Matt started wearing glasses, and the mold was actually taken with his glasses on! Vents were cut in the sides to allow air circulation so his glasses would not fog up! Still no padding.
Much To Matt's Dad's chagrin the mask was too heavy to wear, and was shelved for display after a short time. ("You're gonna wear that mask or I'll KILL ya........................." Matt's Dad).
Circa 1968
A much better attempt at the ridge system, and again built over his glasses. A five ridge forehead system, (Compare with today's modern PROMASQUEs!) that deflected pucks very well. Note the cool paint job for the time, again following Matt's favorite, Doug Favell. Favell had been traded to the Toronto Maple leafs, and Matt HAD to change the paint work. This was an actual New Hampshire giant Maple leaf that was hand traced and painted on the forehead. Another really cool mask.
Still no padding. OUCH!
Circa 1972
Another cool mask where the ridges were removed. Note, again, the Favell paint scheme Molded to the glasses, and used in some higher level hockey. A local favorite.
Still no padding....
Circa 1973
Worn as a freshman in High school, Matt went back to the single ridge system. A heavy mask again, not worn for very long. ("If at first you don't succeed....") AGAIN the Favell paint scheme...Cool. Still... no padding in the mask.
Circa 1973
The first mask of the time to use the now famous 18 ounce "Woven Roven" fiberglass that many masks and boats are built of today. Only 2 layers thick, but tough as nails. Note the cool smile face ala Rogie Vachon. This drove the shooters crazy...to see a goalie always smiling back at them. Worn when the Salem, Mass AAA Midgets went to Montreal, Canada, and DESTROYED the local AAA Montreal Midgets. (GO USA!) Molded on glasses, no ridges. STILL no padding…
Circa 1974
This baby is cool! The first mask made by Matt where the plaster mold itself was built up to form the ridges, instead of simply building up the fiberglass. This saved a LOT of weight! A cool design which "V'd" away from the mouth area, and added a lot of comfort when hit there. Cool ridges in the forehead. This mask actually had some VERY thin PADDING under and above the eye area! Padding...What a concept!
Circa 1977
The first mask made by Matt that included the Cage insert. Note that the cage was NOT screwed on, but simply glued with, yup, BONDO! A great idea, but not really long lasting. "Chunks of Bondo flying everywhere..." Worn when Matt went to UMASS Amherst in Massachusetts. This actually had a pretty good forehead padding system, conveniently "swiped" from a Cooper 600 helmet. A little in the cheeks too! Wow, what a pleasure to wear! Note the huge dents in the cooper cage. This baby stood up to some college play, and some pretty serious semi
pro boys...
Circa 1984
This was the last mask used before PROMASQUE was "Born". Actually state of the art for the time, included some pretty decent padding and the cage was screwed on! A wild (ya right...) Chicago Blackhawks Indian headdress paint job...whew…
Circa 1998
When Matt's buddy and his top NHL goalie Dwayne Roloson went to the St. Louis Blues, he gave Matt back the mask as a gift. He actually wore in the NHL Stanley Cup Semifinals against Toronto! Roli played the first two games as Hasek was out with an injury. Matt uses this mask with pride. To be able to wear a mask that was actually used in the NHL and made by Matt......
Today
On July 11, 2011, Matt's dream came true when Dwayne Roloson's NY Islanders mask was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. It will remain there on display for all hockey fans to see.
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"I found out about Promasque in 1992 while playing on the USA Men's National Field Hockey Team and continued to wear it during the 1996 Olympics, and many years beyond. Matt is a great guy and takes great care of his customers. There is no doubt making promasques is his passion. For the past 12 years I've been owner and director of a company called Goalkeeping 1-On-1, a company dedicated to coaching field hockey goalkeepers, and will only recommend promasque to my customers. I wouldn't trust any other helmet to protect me or anyone else who keeps guard of the net. Once you put on a Promasque, you'll understand why it is simply the best helmet out there.”
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1996 USA Olympic Goalkeeper
Matt,
I wanted to make sure I took some time to see how you are feeling a month later. You looked great when I picked up Shailer's Helmet at the hospital. I hope all is going perfect for you and your family. I simply could not believe that you went so far out of your way to not let a customer down. You have redefined Customer Service and Satisfaction. I wish you could have seen Shailer's face when he pulled the helmet out of the bag. He tried to be cool, but the 10 year old came out in him and he had the biggest "shit-eating" grin on his face I have ever seen. You made his season, let alone his day.
So, I would again like to extend my sincere thanks for going above and beyond in every way. The paint job is exceptional and you, as a person and business owner, are second to none.
Thank You
Russ E
Hi Matt!
WOW, the mask is FANTASTIC!!!! I knew it would be good but this is AWESOME!!!! I am so impressed! You and your team out did yourselves.Compliments to everyone at Promasque! You have some very talented people working with you.
Nicole is absolutely thrilled! You made her a very happy young lady. She can't wait to wear it this Fall for her high school season. She will be calling you tomorrow to personally thank you.
I want you to know that I will continue to do my absolute best to promote Promasque every opportunity I get. You have an incredible product and are a class act! Thank you again for such an OUTSTANDING mask and for the opportunity to be a "member" of the Promasque sales team!
The mask is AMAZING, simply AMAZING!!!!!!
Thanks again! Talk with you soon.
Dave