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John Vanbiesbrouck Game Worn Mask - Florida Panthers 1993-1994 Inaugural Year
This historical John Vanbiesbrouck game used mask was worn during the Florida Panthers inaugural 1993-1994 season and during the locked out 1994-1995 year with the NHLPA. This is the very first mask that Beezer wore with the Florida Panthers.
The mask exhibits moderate to heavy use and has paint chippings that are easily photo matched to various photos. Truly a historic piece made by Don Straus of Tonto Design/Armadilla Masks.

Photo Matches from 1993-1994 Season (Click Here to View More Photos and Full Size Photo Matches)

Overhead View:

Front View:

Side View:

Side View:

Top View - Photo Matched chip in the blue:

Overhead side view - Photo Matched chips:

Another side view:

Side View with Photo Matched marks:

Close up Front View - Photo Matched chips:

Back of Mask - Armadillo with Goalie Mask shell:

Back plate View - 1993 Don Straus:

Close Up of The Bee:

Back View:

Custom Made for John Vanbiesbrouck:

Mask padding - heavy sweat staining:

Another inside view of the mask: