VERNON STOPS A SHOT IN STYLE

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Date: April 18, 2000

Goalie Mike Vernon chose a simple but effective mask during his season in Florida. Seen here during the 2000 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Vernon’s mask featured an almost exact replica of the panther image on his jersey. That made for three tough Cats defending the net!

Tags: 1999-2000 season • 2000 • 2000s • helmet • Mike Vernon • playoffs

Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images

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