It’s great to see the Islander’s Franchise Goalie Rick DiPietro back in the saddle after a long recovery. He’ll be wowing them on the Island again with his puckstopping and his ability to move the puck up ice like only Brodeur and Turco can ever do. In fact, in his first game back, DiPietro earned his first assist of the year – putting him ahead of roughly 100 NHL players in the points race!
To get things off to a new start he also has a new lid. It works on the veterans / MIA theme he has had before but Dave Gunnarsson has taken it to a whole new level. Just amazing work. From the composition to the technical excellence of the photorealism, Dave has a master piece on his hands here. This one tops my list of favourite masks, without a doubt.
The great artwork is courtesy of inGoal Magazine friend Dave Gunnarsson. Check out all of Dave’s great work at DaveArt.com.
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(Images copyright and courtesy of Dave Gunarsson, All Rights Reserved)
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6 Responses to Rick DiPietro’s 2009-2010 New York Islanders Mask – “The Patriot”
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That mask is incredible! It’s a fantastic tribute to those who served and made it home and those who didn’t.
Woooooooow, nice lid … anybody know what’s the significance of 77 in the star on the backplate?
That is pretty sweet.
I showed my father that mask…he wants to get an exact copy for his office! (He and my mother both 30 year vets of the USAF)
nice artwork , but its pure propaganda bulls#$% – waste of a clean white lid
nice artwork, how can i buy one????????? please let me know