Solar Bears unveil All-Star goalie mask

Mask designed by Dennis Simone Studios and Head Strong Grafx

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, unveiled the mask that will be worn by the Orlando Solar Bears goaltenders during the 2015 CCM/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Orlando. The Orlando Solar Bears and the ECHL commissioned the mask for the All-Star Classic from Dennis Simone Studios and Head Strong  Grafx.

"Dennis Simone and Jason Livery did a terrific job with the design and painting of the mask," said Orlando Solar Bears President/CEO Jason Siegel.

"Designing this mask was a thrill for me. The colors are vibrant, the logos are exciting and I had fun with the design process. We wanted to incorporate the Amway Center and Lake Eola yet only use the colors that were in the logo. So I used a Duotone process for the photos which allowed me to tint the photos purple" said the designer of the  mask Dennis Simone. "I submitted a few designs and we all agreed this was the most exciting. This is not the first goalie mask I did for the Orlando Solar Bears. I did one for Scott LaGrand back in the 90's."

"I loved painting this mask. This was a great opportunity to use some colors that I don't normally use on team masks," said Jason Livery of Head Strong Grafx. "I think the results are amazing. This mask is going to look great under the lights. It was also a chance to welcome the ECHL and The Orlando Solar bears to the Head Strong Grafx family."

Each Solar Bears goaltender will wear a special All-Star mask during the ECHL All-Star Classic at the Amway Center on Wednesday, January 21, at 7:00 p.m. One of the masks will be auctioned off to benefit Solar Bears Cares, the Orlando Solar Bears community program. 

To purchase tickets for the All-Star Classic please CLICK HERE. To purchase tickets for the Madeline Smith Concert please contact the Orlando Solar Bears at 407-951-8200. The Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit at The Ballroom at Church Street, the Stanley Cup display at Amway Center, and the Hall of Fame Luncheon at DoubleTree Downtown are sold out.

Full and Half Season tickets are on sale now for the 2014-15 All-Star Season. Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 or visit OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com for more information.

Orlando Solar Bears Single Game Tickets for the regular season are on sale now! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

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Group tickets are a great way to entertain employees, co-workers, clients, friends and family. For more information on discounted group tickets and a list of group benefits, call 407-951-8200 or visit www.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/groups.

Officially licensed Orlando Solar Bears replica team jerseys, apparel, and headwear can be purchased online at:   http://store.orlandosolarbearshockey.com/

Since beginning operations in November of 2011, the Solar Bears and their fans have helped raise over $900,000 for the Central Florida community. To read the Solar Bears Report to the Community, click here.