25 most bizarre goalie masks in NHL history

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Canadian ice hockey player Doug Favell, goalkeeper for the Philadelphis Flyers, keeps an eye on the action during a game, early 1970s. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo /Getty Images) /

No. 10: Doug Favell

This is Doug Favell. He’s just graduated from the school of Gerry Cheevers and he’s not at all worried about his future. In fact, Favell is a star student. Doug’s latest creation and attempt at one-upping his headmaster? Wear five arrows on his face all pointing to a clear target. Right in the middle of the forehead seems like a good spot.

“Just give me a dent, already!” he says. He doesn’t really talk much outside of comments like this. That’s Doug Favell for you. Going places, the kid is. Likely to the hospital. But we digress.

Rumors circulate that his teammates actually painted his once white mask to an all-orange look just before Halloween. Afterwards, Favell decided to modify the concept by striping it. Maybe in the hopes of finding the “Casey Jones joins a colorful gang” look, we aren’t too sure. The lesson here, if there is one, is to always blame other players (possibly trainers as well) during bouts of psychosis.

Favell though was no stranger to the strange.

MONTREAL – 1970’s: Goaltender Doug Favell /

If you couldn’t tell, he played for the Leafs. Sometimes it was easy to miss so he went ahead and painted a giant maple leaf on his mask. He isn’t crazy or anything. Also see the curved blocker, which he unfolded from underneath his bed six minutes before game time and couldn’t get it to straighten out properly.

Finally, there’s something else that needs to be noted as well.

APR 14 1978, APR 15 1978 Doug Favell: Wants to stay in Denver Rockie goalie kept Colorado close in playoff series against the Flyers. Call Me ***** Favell Doug – Ind Ice Hockey Credit: The Denver Post (Denver Post via Getty Images) /

CANADA – APRIL 08: Maple Leaf’s goaltending holds the key to whatever chances the Toronto team has in Stanley Cup playoffs; according to Star hockey writer Frank Orr. The question is which goalie – or goalies – will have the opportunity to provide the superior play needed. Odds favor Ed Johnston; left; and Doug Favell; right. But coach Red Kelly has not done anything to encourage the general speculation that there will be an odd man out – Dune Wilson. The goalies confide they didn’t like Kelly’s rotation system but that personal friendship has prevented friction. (Photo by Doug Griffin/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /

APR 1 1978, APR 2 1978 Ice Hockey Colorado Rockies (Action) Sharpley’s Shot Caught in a Pinch Colorado goalie Doug Favell uses his skate to pin stick and puck belonging to Minnesota’s Glen Sharpley for save. Credit: Denver Post, Inc. (Denver Post via Getty Images) /

The dance moves on this guy? Absolutely off the charts.

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