Here is Roberto Luongo’s Mask (at last!)
Oct 3rd, 2007
Well, it’s official! Tuesday, the Canucks unveiled the official Roberto Luongo mask - and it is a winner, folks!
The way Roberto tells the story, back in the summer he spent some time with his brother-in-law fleshing out the ideas he had for the tone he wanted, how it was going to look, etc. Then, he spent some time with Marlene Ross, the celebrated face mask artist (now, there is a gig for you!).
Ross said that many of her clients just want to see some samples, hoping to get inspired, but that with Roberto, it was different. She said Luongo actually saw himself as a designer, not just the client.
In any event, I like it. On the top is what Roberto Luongo called “an angry Johnny Canuck”. (He said he was angry because he has not yet won the Stanley Cup). Also included is the Vancover skyline, previous Canuck logos and a pair of vintage skates. The main thrust is one of the history of the team, one of nostalgia for the past, yet hope for the future.
Also, there will be no pink panther tail on this mask. Since his days in Florida back in 2000 he had always had a pink panther tail on the back of his mask, but no more. When asked about it, Roberto simply said” it is time to move on”.
So, ‘Nucks fans: what do you think of the mask?
The mask looks sweet!! Well done Roberto. I think they should bring back the Johnny Canuck Logo on there jersey would look better then that stupid orca.
I think the new mask is amazing. It truly represents the past, the beauty of Vancouver and the whole province. Will replicas of the mask be made available for purchase? I really dislike the orca on the new jerseys. I feel the orca only deals with the previous ownership. I would like to see Johnny Canuck on the Canucks jersey.
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