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Great Idea – Any Others?
It’s the time of the season for giving, not just for those who have everything, but also the less fortunate, who we should not forget any time of the year – let alone Christmas!
Coming up with something unique seems the normal thing to do, especially for some of the pro teams, regardless of the sport.
This season it was the Wings who came up with a novel idea, or more so Jimmy Howard and Petr Mrazek who not only wanted something unique, but an item they will auction off.
All proceeds will go to benefit Volunteers of America Michigan’s Adopt-A-Family program, and will go towards purchasing big-ticket items (washer and dryer for one family who lost their appliances due to flooding in August) that will come in useful.
Howard and Mrazek donned the masks for the Red Wings’ Dec. 16 game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and will continue to wear them throughout Detroit’s current home-stand.
The final appearance for the masks will be on Dec. 23 when the Red Wings host the Sabres, so get your bids in early and it’s hoped that they will get lots of bids.
Howard, who played in the Dec. 16 game, has a style of mask similar to the kind John Vanbiesbrouck made popular.
The Christmas-themed mask makes Howard look a little like jolly old St. Nick. With big red cheeks and the signature white beard, Howard’s Santa Claus look is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious.
Mrazek, his mask took a slightly different approach, featuring an evil snowman. The back panel is adorned with the image of Peter Griffin, the main character from the Fox cartoon Family Guy, dressed up as Santa Claus.
“It’s Christmastime and fans are going to enjoy it,” Mrazek said in a release from the Red Wings official site.
“I’m happy that they made a mask for me and Howie for Christmas.” Mrazek went on to say he’s happy the masks will help contribute to a good cause.
Start the bidding at the link below and help the Wings reach score in reaching the goal.