Mrazek's new mask pays homage to history of Red Wings
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Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek is paying tribute to the storied history of the club with a brand new mask for the upcoming season.
.@pmrazek34's mask for the 2016-17 #RedWings season🔥 #Farewell2TheJoe #LGRW
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) August 31, 2016
🎨 by: @artofdave pic.twitter.com/xQnQwSjgKi
The mask features images of franchise icons Gordie Howe at the 1980 All-Star Game, and Steve Yzerman at the 1983 NHL draft, along with a farewell to Joe Louis Arena.
"The Joe" became Detroit's home in 1979, and the Red Wings will occupy it for one final season in 2016-17.
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