Swedish mask artist Dave Gunnarsson has been the mask artist for several current and former Caps goalies, including Braden Holtby, Philipp Grubauer, and Ilya Samsonov.
Friday afternoon, Gunnarsson revealed the newest Capitals-themed design that he created for the team’s likely new backup, Pheonix Copley. It’s a gem.
The mask is a nod to Copley’s Alaskan roots, with the most notable feature being an unique spin on the Capitals’ “Weagle” logo. The eagle is drawn in the style of Alaskan native artwork. The mask also continues the trend of Copley having candy canes on the chin, an homage to his hometown of North Pole, Alaska.
Here’s a look at the new mask during Friday’s training camp:
Gunnarsson has worked with Copley in the past, including this Hershey Bears-themed mask last March.
