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Episode 59 Greg Harrison

Episode 59 Greg Harrison

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Greg Harrison is the mask maker behind some of the most iconic goalie helmets in hockey history, including Gilles Gratton's famous lion mask and masks worn by Ed Belfour, Felix Potvin, and Jim Rutherford. He is also credited with inventing the combination mask worn by goaltenders today. Harrison spent 13 years as a practice goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs and can be reached via Instagram at @GregHarrisonTheMask or through GoalieParts.com.

Key Takeaways
  • Greg Harrison invented the modern combination mask (fiberglass shell with cage) that virtually all goaltenders wear today.
  • Harrison's client list includes Gilles Gratton (the famous lion), Ed Belfour, Felix Potvin, Jim Rutherford, Murray Bannerman, John Bromley, and hundreds more.
  • Harrison served as a practice goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs for 13 years, long before emergency goalie David Ayres made headlines.
  • Harrison still creates custom goalie masks today and is reachable via Instagram @GregHarrisonTheMask or GoalieParts.com.
  • Stick-knob tape alternatives like Butt Endz and Tacki-Mac Command Tape Grip offer goalies grip options beyond traditional tape.

In this Episode of the InGoal Radio Podcast presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports ,we have a lengthy chat with legendary mask maker and artist Greg Harrison. His clients are a who’s who of goaltending and if you are a fan of classic masks you’ll recognize his work in an instant. Gratton’s famous lion, Rutherford’s wings, Bannerman, Bromley, Belfour, Potvin and hundreds more. He is also the man who brought us the combo mask we all wear today. Oh, and lets not forget that he was a goaltender himself, 13 years a practice goalie for the Leafs, long before anyone knew who David Ayers was and came close to having his own moment in the spotlight.

Greg is making custom masks today and can be reached directly via Instagram @GregHarrisonTheMask, or through GoalieParts.com

In the interview we talk about the famous Lion of Gilles Gratton – you might enjoy this article from InGoal when we caught up with Gratton several years ago.

In the Gear Segment we talk about tape alternatives for your stick knob, including Butt Endz and Tacki-Mac Command Tape Grip. You can see them all at the Hockey Shop.

Weekly Gear Segment

presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports

In the Gear Segment we talk about tape alternatives for your stick knob, including Butt Endz and Tacki-Mac Command Tape Grip. You can see them all at the Hockey Shop.

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