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Mathieu Garon's new vintage mask, designed by Sylvie Poitras of Airbrush Zap, features photos of Bill Ranford (top) and Grant Fuhr. When the Oilers take to the ice against Colorado this Sunday, not only will fans witness the debut of the 2008-09 squad, they will also witness the debut of the club-s third -retro- jerseys. Though the entire team is eager to don the classic blue and orange, goali football schedule es Dwayne Roloson and Mathieu Garon are taking their tribute to another level by complimenting their vintage-style equipment with eye-catching new masks.Bill Ranford is Garon-s source of inspiration. Predominantly blue pads and equipment compliment #32-s new mask, which features Ranford-s photo on one side and Fuhr-s on the other.According to mask artist Sylvie Poitras, Garon was hands-on througho football schedule ut the entire process.Roloson, on the other hand, likes to be surprised.While Poitras has only worked with Garon on two projects - his special vintage mask and a new mask that he will wear throughout the season (see exclusive sneak peak photo at right!) - Garland has been Roloson-s designer for decades. Despite boasting an impressive list of NHL clientele, Garland says he was especially excited ab football schedule out the prospect of recreating Fuhr-s iconic Oilers cage.That twist was to do some damage.Roloson is thrilled with the results.Garon is equally pleased with his vintage mask and is looking forward to pairing it with the third jerseys on Sunday. football schedule
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