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Bill Smith, New York Islanders 1976
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Gary Bromley, Vancouver Canucks, 1980
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Rogie Vachon, Los Angeles Kings, 1977/78
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Doug Favell, Colorad Rockies, 1976-1979
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John Davidson, New York Rangers
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Wayne Stephenson, Washington Capitals, 1980/81
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Doug Favell, Philadelphia Flyers, 1971/72
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Grant Fuhr, Edmonton Oilers, 1981
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Terry Sawchuk, Detroit Red Wings, 1962-1972
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Gilles Gratton, New York Rangers, 1967/77
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Wayne Stephenson, Philadelphia Flyers, 1976-1978
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Billy Smith, New York Islanders, 1977-1978
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Gary Simmons, Cleveland Barons, 1976/77
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Mike Palmateer, Toronto Maple Leafs
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Murray Bannerman, Chicago Blackhawks, 1980-1985
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Jacques Plante, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1972/73
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Bernie Parent, Philadelphia Blaze, 1972/73
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Wayne Thomas, New York Rangers, 1977-1980
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Jacques Caron, St. Louis Blues, 1971-1973
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Al Smith, Buffalo Sabres, 1976/77
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Gilles Meloche, Cleveland Barons, 176-1978
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Jacques Plante, Montreal Canadiens, 1959
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Ken Dryden, Montreal Canadiens, 1971-1972
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Smart choice - ice hockey goalies keep a straight face.
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Face protection has been compulsory for goalkeepers for years. The first mask appeared in North America at the end of the 1950s in the professional leagues. Since then they have evolved, changing shape and often sporting artwork. (All pictures: www.hockeymasks.com)
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