Once I create the full color design, it is then handed over to Dave Thompson, my painter, and the artwork is transferred onto the mask, painted and then cleared for a durable and brilliant shine. I started designing professional masks in 1991. Some of my clients have included Mike Richter, Curtis Joseph, Guy Hebert, Sean Burke and Jim Carey. In 1995 Painted Warrior Designs became exclusive to Itech Sports. Joining Itech has given me a wider range of goaltenders to service including Colleges, Minor Leagues, Pros and International.
Goaltenders are a unique breed, so each one of their masks is unique in itself.
While creating his design, I played off this name and came up with a mad dog ripping out of the top of the mask. Some goalies are easy to please and others are very specific in their ideas. I came up with about four designs to present to Guy and finally a design was agreed upon. Having a background in graphic art, Guy would make revisions to the designs I presented until he was satisfied. That was the first mask in Mighty Ducks history, A sentimental favorite of mine since I am such a Disney buff.