Americans goalie Drew Owsley debuted his new mask a couple of weeks ago, but from where I sit at Toyota Center, it's hard to see exactly what Mr. Owsley had put on his mask. So, I asked to see it.
As a second-year goalie who saw limited time last season, one may ask, why? Well, for one, things wear out. Two, you can't very well deny the WHL's win leader (21 and counting) a new lid when he asks for one.
"The other one was pretty old and I wanted the colors to match our uniforms," Owsley said. "I asked Bob if I could get a new one painted and he was fine with that."
The team picked up the bill, and it was worth every penny.
The sleek, shiny helmet has immaculate detail and each design has a purpose.
On one side is the Americans trademark logo, with stars running down along the jaw. Pretty standard as to why that was part of the design Drew worked up with Jason Bartziokas of Calgary.
On the other side is Uncle Sam on the top half and a bald eagle below by the ear hole.
"Both are well-known symbols in America, and playing in the States, they were fitting," he said.
On the front below the grill is a Calligraphy 'D' (for Drew).
"I had that on my old helmet and I had it replicated for the new one," Owsley said.
On the back plate are silhouettes of military personnel, mention of the Carson Kolzig Foundation and Owsley's last name.
"I think the military does a lot for our country and the States," Owsley said. "It's a way to pay tribute. The Carson Kolzig Foundation is run by one of our owners and is for a good cause."
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