The hockey mask turned up outside of sport, too: ... Goalie Gerry Cheevers decorated his mask with stitches every time it got hit during his time in goal in the 1970s.

Because of hockey’s high contact play, adequate protection in the form of a hockey mask is key to preventing serious facial injury. Skip to content WOODTV.com ...

Because of hockey’s high contact play, adequate protection in the form of a hockey mask is key to preventing serious facial injury. Skip to content. ABC27.

GLOUCESTER — Joe Bertagna knows about stitches. He’s seen plenty in his more than half century in hockey. Before his first game as Harvard goalie, he expanded his face mask so he could see better.