Irishjim Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 A sign of things to come? Bryzgalov’s 2012-2013 Flyers Mask Flyers goaltender to sport evolved design rife with symbolism for his native Russia – and a desire for a bounce back season.Ilya Bryzgalov’s game may not have been as sharp as Flyers’ fans expected last year, but his main helmet, designed by Stephane Bergeron of La Griffe Originale was one of the sharpest in the league with its striking design and detail.The new design for 2012-2013 is evolutionary, building on last year’s theme while adding a layer of symbolism that shows a love for country, and may also signal a desire to fight to find the game he lost. Last year fans were curious as to why, aside from the obvious colour tie in, “Bryz” would have a tiger on his helmet. Bergeron told InGoal then it was Bryzgalov’s request as a national symbol of his native Russia, where it is known as the Amur.The rest of the world soon found out how much the Flyers’ new No.1 really knew about the animal during his now-famous discourse with the team trainer during a segment on HBO’s 24/7 Flyers/Rangers: Road to the Winter Classic about an unknown Russian liquor that somehow turned into talk about receiving the death penalty in China for killing a tiger (video below). The tiger is back on Bryzgalov’s new mask for the upcoming season, but it’s more ferocious this time and, with a striking set of claws, appears to be looking for a fight. The Flyers logo has also been relocated this year, while the proud Russian goaltender bears the Kremlin on his forehead and the Russian Firebird, or Phoenix, rising on his chin.Flyers fans can only hope Bryzgalov, who was criticized for being too passive in his play at times last season, will also return ready to fight and like the Phoenix his game will be renewed as it rises from the flames of his first year in Philadelphia.First a look back at last year’s mask:… and now some close ups of the new lid:… and last, but certainly not least, the video highlighting Bryzgalov’s knowledge of tigers and Chinese law: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Cool mask Ilya, now bring the A game and all will be copacetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I'm glad he could squeeze in the Flyer's logo..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podein25 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I'm glad he could squeeze in half of the Flyer's logo.No kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaineFlyFan Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Yeah really....at least put a complete "untrampled" logo on the chin or something....We play for the crest on the front...not the Tiger on the mask! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 the "flying" part of the logo appears as the tiger's claw slices "through" the helmet - it's actually a pretty cool effect (if not immediately obvious)I, personally, would have the Firebird/Phoenix with a full crest on its chest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all...no comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 the negative space utilization on this is first rate... haters please look again at the logo & it's postion, you'll see what @radoran is talking about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinahMoeHumm Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I actually think it's pretty cool.the negative space utilization on this is first rate... haters please look again at the logo & it's postion, you'll see what @radoran is talking about.I noticed that when I blew the image up. The artist did a great job with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 the negative space utilization on this is first rate... haters please look again at the logo & it's postion, you'll see what @radoran is talking about.I don't hate the mask...I don't give a crap about it. He's got one of the fiercest beasts on the planet on there and he plays like a groundhog. No, a lemming. Gerbil? Play goal like you're paid to and then you can put whatever the firetruck you want on it and i'll love it. Until then, I could care a less about his mask. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hf101 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I don't hate the mask...I don't give a crap about it. He's got one of the fiercest beasts on the planet on there and he plays like a groundhog. No, a lemming. Gerbil? Play goal like you're paid to and then you can put whatever the firetruck you want on it and i'll love it. Until then, I could care a less about his mask.don't kill the tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I saw the sliced through part of the logo....it is cool, but still should have had a legit full logo where that Phoenix thing is (or on the top)....somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishjim Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I don't hate the mask...I don't give a crap about it. He's got one of the fiercest beasts on the planet on there and he plays like a groundhog. No, a lemming. Gerbil? Play goal like you're paid to and then you can put whatever the firetruck you want on it and i'll love it. Until then, I could care a less about his mask.I don't hate the mask...I don't give a crap about it. He's got one of the fiercest beasts on the planet on there and he plays like a groundhog. No, a lemming. Gerbil? Play goal like you're paid to and then you can put whatever the firetruck you want on it and i'll love it. Until then, I could care a less about his mask.I don't hate the mask...I don't give a crap about it. He's got one of the fiercest beasts on the planet on there and he plays like a groundhog. No, a lemming. Gerbil? Play goal like you're paid to and then you can put whatever the firetruck you want on it and i'll love it. Until then, I could care a less about his mask.I don't hate the mask...I don't give a crap about it. He's got one of the fiercest beasts on the planet on there and he plays like a groundhog. No, a lemming. Gerbil? Play goal like you're paid to and then you can put whatever the firetruck you want on it and i'll love it. Until then, I could care a less about his mask.breath my friend breath. ...... feel better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 don't kill the tiger LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 @Irishjim Put me in the 'what have you done for me as a Flyer" category. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 @flyercanuckI feel your pain brother, check out my first post on this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 @mojo1917 Ya, I'm glad Bryz loves Russia. If he plays like last year he can move back there. Wear a plain white mask with a Flyer logo and play goal like you're paid to. Then he can come out with Christmas lights wrapped around him dressed like Mother Russia for all I care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchthepuck Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Mask , though well executed is very busy, and really tough to determine what is actually going on. Much prefer the simpler mask of days gone by.Oh yeah, cool masks don't stop pucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinorama Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Mask , though well executed is very busy, and really tough to determine what is actually going on. Much prefer the simpler mask of days gone by.Oh yeah, cool masks don't stop pucks agreed on all points. one of my favorites among many (love goalie mask paint schemes) is this one:says everything you need. the guy plays for the Sharks and is cooler than cool.I do like the new Bryz tiger mask better than the last one though simply because the artwork is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanc Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I'm sorry I know some of you guys like the mask. And I can respect the artistic talent.But it looks like something I would see on a cheesy Harley tank, ridden by someone wearing an AFFLICTION T-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) I don't hate the mask...I don't give a crap about it. He's got one of the fiercest beasts on the planet on there and he plays like a groundhog. No, a lemming. Gerbil? Play goal like you're paid to and then you can put whatever the firetruck you want on it and i'll love it. Until then, I could care a less about his mask.Like a Gerbilcorn?Edit:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIp18eKdaVsSorry couldn't resist my little girls favorite show on Sesame St, just popped in my head.... Edited September 11, 2012 by OccamsRazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I'm glad he could squeeze in the Flyer's logo.....Barley- I mean itsn't the logo a Flying P?? My eyes are not getting any better, but I don't see or a "P" or anything flying. To your point, at least he did get the O&B on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 the "flying" part of the logo appears as the tiger's claw slices "through" the helmet - it's actually a pretty cool effect (if not immediately obvious)So the tiger is shredding the Flyers logo with his claws? Nice respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 So the tiger is shredding the Flyers logo with his claws? Nice respect.The tiger is "creating" the Flyers logo (the "wings" on the "P") with the claws coming through the mask.I agree that it isn't that effective an effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanaticV3.0 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Go get em Tiger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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