This goalie mask was Game Issued for Marc-Andre Fleury of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2015-16 NHL season. Made by legendary Quebec mask maker Lefevre and dated 22/06/15 on the inside. Made in Canada on a Medium Fit #1 "Meets NHL Standards". Painted on a CCM pro shell by Stephane Bergeron of Griff in 2015. The mask comes with a embroidered Marc-Andre Fleury CCM carry bag.
Based on our intensive knowledge and experience with past NHL goalie masks, it is our understanding that this mask was specifically made for Marc-Andre Fleury before the beginning of the 2015-16 NHL season. The mask is dated on June 22nd, 2015. The most probable sequent of events is that the mask was sent to Marc-Andre Fleury from CCM. Fleury tested the mask during the off-season training session(s), the shell's fit was not right and subsequently the mask was returned to CCM for a new fit. This is a very common practice with pro goalie masks and major makers like CCM and Bauer. The mask would be called a "Pro Return" mask, or Practice Worn in the world of memorabilia collectors.
The mask displays all the characteristics of a legendary Lefevre custom made shell. Michel Lefebvre is well renown in the 1990s NHL era for making masks for the greatest Quebec born goalie legends such as Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur, Roberto Luongo and countless more other Quebec pro goalies.
The mask was painted by Marc-Andre Fleury' renown painter Stephane Bergeron of Griff Originale of Quebec, who has created many recognizable and iconic Fleury designs, distinguishably during his item with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Las Vegas Golden Knights.
DETAILS:
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Marc-Andre Fleury Pro Return / Practice Worn Goalie Mask
- Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
- Season: 2015
- Made by: Lefebvre 22/06/15
- Original CCM shell
- Painted by Stephane Bergeron Griff Originale
- Extremely rare
- Hand-painted ice goalie mask
- Full sized
- High end collector item
- Estimated current value: $17,500 USD
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OPEN TO OFFERS
STORY:
Marc-Andre Fleury is a highly skilled and agile NHL goaltender known for his acrobatic saves and charismatic personality. Over his two-decade career, he won three Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins and became a fan favorite for his role in the Vegas Golden Knights’ historic inaugural season. A Vezina Trophy winner and future Hall of Famer, Fleury is celebrated both for his elite play on the ice and his lighthearted, approachable nature off it.
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