Connor Hellebuyck's new mask pays honour to Jets Whiteout
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The Winnipeg Jets unveiled Connor Hellebuyck's mask for the 2024-25 season, which has an ode to the Winnipeg Whiteout.
"Connor really wanted to do a Whiteout theme," said Steve Nash, the mask designer and owner of Eye Candy Air in Ontario.
"Lots of snowflakes, lots of white and lots of bling on there. He wanted to keep it clean so you can see it from far away."
Showcased on the white mask is the Jets logo, along with several other jets scattered throughout. There is also the patented bass on the dome of the helmet to recognize Connor Hellebuyck's love for fishing.
While many of the designs are outlined in a dark blue, they are also covered in reflective chrome, a nod to hockey's ultimate prize.
"Nice little hits like the Stanley Cup colours, stainless steel chrome. We got the chrome snowflakes in there too. It turned out really cool looking, it'll pop on the ice with the lights."
Nash noted there are also some Easter eggs hidden on the helmet that people might not be able to see but are personal to Hellebuyck.
Nash has been working with Hellebuyck since 2015 and said he has really got to know how he likes his masks.
"It's really fun for me to get into people's imaginations and bring their creation to life on the mask. I live for that. We'll sketch it out and try to rough out the edges. Connor and me work great together, I know what kind of style he likes and he gives me his ideas. We go back and forth a little bit and it's usually pretty easy at this point."
"I always try to keep the masks like the '80s goalies paint jobs. (They) look the best when you go retro."
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