Story Summary
Airbrush artist Dave Fried has shared two distinctive goalie helmet designs fans should expect to see this season. Los Angeles Kings netminder Anton Forsberg collaborated with Fried on a ” City of Angels”-themed mask that includes angel statues, the Kings retro crown logo, dual film strips with palm trees and backplate likenesses of Forsberg’s children and dog. Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson continued his practice of basing each mask on a different movie with a 1996 Tim Burton ” Mars Attacks!” design featuring the campy alien invaders, spaceships and a depiction of President Dale, played by Jack Nicholson, above Capitals logos. Fried said the idea came up during a discussion while Thompson was being tattooed, and showed the design in a short video clip. Fried also shared Forsberg’s mask on social media.
Key Facts
- Airbrush artist Dave Fried shared new goalie mask designs on social media.
- Anton Forsberg collaborated with Fried on a ” City of Angels”-themed mask.
- Forsberg’s mask shows angel statues on either side and the Kings retro crown logo.
- The top of Forsberg’s mask features dual film strips with palm trees in each frame.
- Forsberg’s backplate includes likenesses of his children and his dog.
- Forsberg used a similar color scheme last season and paid homage to Kings legends in his first season in Los Angeles.
- Logan Thompson uses a different movie for every mask and this season’s is ” Mars Attacks!” (1996, Tim Burton).
- Thompson’s mask features the alien invaders, their spaceships and Jack Nicholson’s President Dale above prominent Capitals logos.
- Fried said the ” Mars Attacks!” idea came up during a discussion while Thompson was being tattooed, and he showed it in a short video clip.
- The backplate of Thompson’s mask shows characters Donald Kessler (Pierce Brosnan), Rude Gambler (Danny DeVito) and Byron Williams (Jim Brown), as well as another alien life form.
IHM Discussion
Goalie masks remain one of the most visible ways players personalise their on-ice image, and Fried’s work highlights two different approaches. Forsberg’s ” City of Angels” design ties directly into his tenure in Los Angeles with city iconography, family references and a nod to the club’s retro crown logo, continuing a colour scheme he used last season. Thompson’s concept leans into pop culture: he has established a pattern of selecting a different film for each helmet, and this year’s choice – the camp classic ” Mars Attacks!” – leans hard into recognisable characters and playful detail. The two masks reflect personal storytelling as much as artistry: Forsberg’s includes family likenesses, while Thompson’s celebrates cinematic fandom and humour.
Why It Matters
Mask design gives goaltenders a highly visible way to express personal interests and connections. Forsberg’s family imagery and Los Angeles-inspired theme sit alongside Thompson’s film-based concept, giving fans plenty of detail to spot when the helmets appear this season.
Fan Pulse
Fans who follow mask reveals will recognise the two different creative routes. Fried’s social post thanking Forsberg indicates the masks are already circulating online, and Thompson’s movie-based approach is the sort of idea that usually sparks lively reaction from supporters who enjoy spotting cameos and film references. Expect social conversation about the details – especially Forsberg’s family backplate and Thompson’s cast-packed ” Mars Attacks!” backplate.
Mini Q&A
Who created the masks?
Airbrush artist Dave Fried created the masks for Anton Forsberg and Logan Thompson.
What theme does Anton Forsberg’s mask have?
Forsberg’s mask is a ” City of Angels” theme with angel statues, the Kings retro crown logo, dual film strips with palm trees and likenesses of his children and dog on the backplate.
What is Logan Thompson’s mask theme?
Thompson’s mask is themed on the 1996 Tim Burton film ” Mars Attacks!”, featuring the alien invaders, spaceships and a depiction of President Dale above Capitals logos.
How did the Thompson idea originate?
Fried said the idea came up during a discussion while Thompson was being tattooed, and he showed the design in a short video clip.
When will fans see these masks?
Fried said these are designs to expect to see this season.
Coach Mark Comment
For a goaltender, mask art is part of an individual visual identity. These two designs take different routes: Forsberg’s is rooted in Los Angeles imagery and family detail, while Thompson’s uses a bold film concept.
What Comes Next
Fans can expect to see the designs this season, both in game action and across social media.
IHM Final View
Dave Fried’s latest masks for Anton Forsberg and Logan Thompson underline how goalie helmets remain a canvas for personal expression. One design roots a player in his city and family, the other uses a cult film to inject humour and character. Both are built to be noticed, on-ice and online.