Demko shows off new East Van-inspired Vancouver Canucks mask

Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko has a new mask, and fans love it.

The team posted a few photos of the goalie’s gear, which he showed off at practice the other day. It accompanies the team’s black skate jersey, which they’re wearing in nearly half of their home games this season.

The first thing that stands out in the mask’s design is the East Van cross, which is prominently featured on the side. There is also a skeleton on the front and a lot of skulls in other places.

This isn’t the first new mask Demko has debuted this season. He was also involved in a collaboration with Apple, which resulted in a zombie-inspired look.

After the team posted the new mask to social media, a ton of Canucks fans responded in the comments. The response was overwhelmingly positive.

Demko has played four games so far this season. He returned on December 10 after fighting through a knee injury suffered in the first game of last year’s playoffs. Since returning, he has a 1-1-2 record, a 3.18 goals-against-average, and a .887% save percentage.

The 29-year-old has always been creative with his mask designs. Past ones have included shoutouts to actor Will Ferrell, Canucks icons including Gino Odjick, and special designs to pay homage to Roberto Luongo.

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