AN ICE HOCKEY MASK HELPS PREVENT SERIOUS EYE, TEETH AND FACIAL INJURIES 

Do you cringe when you see National Hockey League (NHL) player without an ice hockey mask on?  How do you explai the lack of protective equipment being worn by professionals to minor hockey players.  Why hasn't the NHL made it manatory for all players to wear an ice hockey mask?

Ice hockey masks offer protection against eye, teeh and facial injuries.  Minor, college and junior players have grown up wearing ice hockey masks drastically redusing facial injuries.  Yet we continue to see recreational adult and our NHL heros not wearing one.  What gives?

There is a wide selection of ice hockey masks on the market.  When purchasing a face shield make sure it meets or exceedsk the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC) or the Canadian Safety Council (CSA) standard.  Purchase oly an ice hockey mask with these Council's Seal of Approval. 

In order that an ice hockey mask offers macimum protection from facial injuries never make any alterations.  This diminishes its strength and durability.  The ice hockey mask should be attached properly to the helmet as per manufactor's instrucions.  The chin strap should be fastened snuggly.

There are three basic types of ice hockey masks.  The wire cage ice hockey  mask is a metal face shield that covers the entire face.  The wire cage offers the best ventilation system and requires little or no maintenance.  This type of ice hockey  hockey mask may take alittle time getting use to.  When you first purchase your wire cage mask wear it around the house to get use to the mesh infront of your face.  Most players have become so adjusted to the wire meshing they are not even aware it is there  This type of ice hockey mask offers maximum protection.

The plastic face shield is impact resistant but protects only the upper face.  It offers maximum vision but does fog up.  Although some of these types of ice hockey face masks are made with fog resistant plastic.  Care must be taken to prevent scratches and cracks.  Always put these face shields into their protective bag.  Clean with an anti-fog spray.  If they become craced replace them immediately.

Combination ice hockey mask combines the plastic upper face shield with a metal mesh for the lower face.  The mesh on the lower part of the face offers ventilation but the plastic shield can still fog up.

There are many ice hockey masks to choose from.  You can shop from the convience of home for the best prices.  Shopping online allows you to browse the large selection of ice hockey masks a the touch of a finger and compare prices too.  Have your ice hockey mask shipped right to your door.  

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