The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
The Washington Capitals’ number one goalie for the past eight seasons after persevering in the minors for five years before getting his chance, Olaf Kolzig’s “Godzilla” mask can be photo matched to the Caps’ 2002-03 playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Colorful creation features a sharp-toothed, fire-breathing creature grasping two big golden stars above the bronze-colored cage while “Zilla” appears at the chin. Olaf’s “Olie the Goalie” nickname, as well as “Carson” are painted on the back plate. Obtained from Dominic Malerba who signed the interior near a “The Pro’s Choice” company decal. Also signed “Ron Slater ‘03”, the mask shows lighter game use and is complete except for the Velcro- affixed interior terrycloth sweatband at the forehead which is no longer present. Used by a consistent puckstopper and former Vezina trophy winner who has averaged 66 games a year in the eight seasons prior to the ’06-07 campaign and who entered this season with 254 career wins.
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