Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction November 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/3/2024
A four-time NHL all-star and 2011 Stanley Cup champion, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as that year’s playoffs MVP, Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas answered the call for his country once again when he was named to Team USA for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver where he saw 12 minutes of third period action during the States’ 6-1 win over Finland in the semi-finals. Heading home with a silver medal when all was said and done, offered here, we present this photo-matched mask worn by Thomas during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. A Sportmask Mage Pro Custom bucket that is complete with an intact strapping system and padding on the interior, a large white cats eye cage is found affixed to the front of the piece while the design and paint job is the work of noted mask artist Steve Nash of EyeCandyAir and is simply entitled "Team USA Mask". Of note, the cage in place over the front is different than what is seen in the photo-match listed below Sporting a large Team USA crest over the crown of the head (which was covered by blue tape during the games that has left a faint outline and a bit of residue), a large snarling bear graces the left side of the mask, an homage to Thomas' team the Bruins, in Team USA's red, white and blue colours while a patriotic eagle appears over the right side. Also sporting "TT" over the chin, the backplate displays imagery of a soldier saluting the American flag, a bear paw with the names of Thomas' kids inside it and a Native American warrior. With the signature of Nash that graces the back edge of the top of the mask covered with a piece of red tape and displaying EyeCandyAir stickers on the interior behind each ear, the piece remains in overall fantastic condition while showing wear via some red coloured marks over the left side and a few minor scuffs/scratches throughout, the mask hails directly from Thomas' personal collection and is accompanied by his signed LOA.
Regarding the photo-match, the mask is matched with Getty Image #97121346 (February 26th, 2010 vs Finland - 2010 Winter Olympics Semi-Finals) to the specific details and placement of the paint scheme as well as to the small white mark to the right of the first white star in the red coloured stripe above Thomas' right ear.
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