Staytrix

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Staytrix is a brand of mask specially made for ice hockey goaltenders.

1 Early history
2 North America
3 End of the Matrix Mask
4 Staytrix
5 Death
6 Notes
7 External links

[edit] Early history

Staytrix masks were originally produced in Denmark in 1991 by Mont Sherar under the name Pro Form Masks. The original models were made from fiberglass but quickly evolved into exclusive use of high grade epoxy resins and aramid fibers for each model. At that stage, the name was changed to Matrix Mask and it became extremely popular amongs professional goalies throughout Europe during the 1990s.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] North America

During the 1990s, a sample was shown to Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Star goalie Ken Wregget acquired 3 masks. One of them featured the now famous "Danny Devito Penguin" motif from Batman Returns.[1] This mask is now on display in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada.^[1]

Other customers included Petr Skudra, and Sergie Naumov plus many others from various pro leagues throughout Europe.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] End of the Matrix Mask

In 2000, Sherar retired from the mask making business to devote himself to other interests in the sport industry.

[edit] Staytrix

In 2004, Sherar was contacted by mask maker Tony Stacey. They agreed to re-release the mask with new refinements and a new name: Staytrix. Within one year of its release, the mask gained virtually 100% of the pro use in the Danish pro league.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Death

As seen here, Staytrix masks will no longer be produced. This is presumabally because Stacey had some recent communication issues, however, this is speculative.