Historic Mask Acquired by Canadian Museum
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Posted by Mike Carr Mar 31, 2006 |
The third mask Jacques Plante ever wore in an NHL game was acquired by the Canadian Museum of Civilization through an auction.
Jacques Plante was the first goalie to wear a goalie mask after getting hit in the face by a puck shot by Andy Bathgate during a game against the New York Rangers in 1959.
The first two masks are owned by the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. The Canadian Museum of Civilization has not announced when or if the mask will be on display.
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