The Real Deal

Last Sunday, I told you about Jose Theodore's new temporary mask. Well, the real one is complete. The new mask features a 3D-looking primary logo, with the 10th Anniversary logo on the sides. Also, the old Wild wordmark is on the front. I kinda like it!

Thanks to Carol for sending in the information and pictures. Be sure to check out this awesome blog!

Enough Logos?

Goalie Jose Theodore recently joined the Wild. Most goalies get a new mask design to match their new team. Theodore planned to do the same. However, his new mask wasn't ready in time, so he had to improvise. That is how he came up with the logo-covered mask seen above. Looks like he got enough logos on there...

Backstrom Picks His New Mask

Back on July 8th, I told you about Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom having a contest. Fans could design Backstrom's new mask, with the winner being picked today. And the winner is...Peter Best!

From the website: "After days of wrestling with his very difficult decision, Backstrom went with Best's very detailed design. The mask shows the skylines of St. Paul on one side, and Minneapolis on the other, covered by the Wild's crest at the top. Wolves adorn each side, and the back features the Finnish flag, as well as the Wild's 10th anniversary mark."

I think it looks pretty good. Nice job Peter! I can't wait to see this on the ice.

Here was my original post: http://wildaboutdesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Goalie%20Mask

And here is the article from the Wild's website: http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=535593&navid=DL|MIN|home

As a bonus, here were the other finalist designs:

Design Backstrom's Mask!

Niklas Backstrom wants a new design for his goalie mask this season. He wants to give fans 18 and under a chance to design it. After the July 15 deadline, the five finalists' designs will be sent to Backstrom to pick from. There are some other pretty cool prizes along with seeing the Wild goaltender wearing your design.

Link: http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=527141&navid=DL|MIN|home