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It’s 1991 all over again.
Originally purchased at Don Simmons Hockey, this was one of the first batch of CSA certified masks to hit the retail market.
Over the next few years, it was recoated with the colours and patterns of a couple of minor hockey teams, before being back-burnered for a new custom fitted and styled Armadilla.
After 25 years of hanging in the shadows, it was time to restore this prized childhood memory to it’s former glory. Being completely stripped of it’s accumulated paintwork, the shell was primed, and treated to the same pattern and finish that it had originally left the shop with - topped off with a new set of matching trim, interior foam, and accessories.
Restoration complete, it can ride out it’s days in unmolested, original style!
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Ship it! The latest Armadilla Mask restoration is on it’s way! A crazy journey that connected Hong Kong, Florida, and Pittsburgh, with a detour through Ontario.
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Took some time away from the studio yesterday, to chaperone the production manager’s regular check-up, cleaning and pedicure. A little groggy, but all’s good!
Looking forward to him back at work, cracking the whip later this afternoon !
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Shooter’s eye view! Laying down the last coat of clear on the most recent Armadilla Mask restoration. Next step - off to final assembly.
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Another chapter of the Armadilla brought to light, courtesy of @vintagegoalie14 Still bordering on surreal seeing history replayed like this! Posted @withrepost • @vintagegoalie14 Project Armadilla: The 'Beezer' Years - Don was invited into the NYR pre-training camp festivities at the request of another goalie. With anticipations high, he packed up his kit, a handful of sample masks, and hit the road! While waiting with the trainer in his room, with all the masks splayed out on the floor, who goes cruising past the open door, but John Vanbiesbrouck! I'll let Don take it from here... "you could literally hear the screech of his running shoes on the concrete as he stopped, reversed, and poked his head around the door frame. ‘Who’s masks are those?’ Trainer jerks his thumb at me, and says ’This guy’s’. Introductions were made, and John asks if there is one he can try, when he hits the ice for a scrimmage in a few minutes. The answer was yes! After the skate, John cruised to the boards, motioning with is hand around the side of his head, and said ‘I got hit once. Over here somewhere, I think. How do I get one of these?’ Certainly not what I thought my day would have turned out like! On the opening day of training camp, one week later, Beezer hit the rink wearing his new Armadilla Mask. For the rest of his career, we had a lot of fun. He was respectful enough, and pretty much gave me complete freedom to create what it was I thought he needed. The only times I remember him offering up a suggestion, was when he went to the Panthers (‘Can I have something like what you did for Hayward?’) and when he went to Philly, 'just do something cool!’. One of the best working relationships I’ve ever had - regardless of industry!" TRIVIA: Was this the first Dilla that the Beezer wore in NY Know the answer? Prove it . (Photo Courtesy @donstrausdesign) #LegendsTribute #projectarmadilla #armadilla #bees #DonStraus #beezer #Newyork #USA #goalie #goaliemask #Vintagegoalie
Some extra love from @snapdgeorgina during last weekend’s @eacarsncoffee event at @3sgokarts. Always appreciate the extra support!
Looking forward to the next CnC event.
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A very cool posting today from my good friend @goalieshorty ! We first met in the mid 90s, when he made a ‘detour’ while traveling from Japan to Michigan, to pick up his newly completed Armadilla - complete with ‘Canadian Pond Hockey’ imagery. Many years later, I was able to prepare this miniature replica for him!
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