Holtby's helmet was designed by Dave Gunnarsson of DaveArt. After the design for his new mask was criticized as cultural appropriation, Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby and mask artist David Gunnarsson are ⦠It would have been awesome to see input from a Coast Salish person however there is not one person that can speak on behalf of all first nations people. In his last five outings, Holtby has been anything but stellar, as ⦠Braden Holtby can't wait to get started with the Vancouver Canucks, and with the season around the corner, the goaltender was getting all of his new gear prepared for his first practice. Holtby will patrol the crease on the road versus Winnipeg on Tuesday, Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca reports. my life complains about it all the time, but uh I know this is the one I take on the road all the time it's durable so you don't have to worry about breaking it or anything like that. Holtby working with Indigenous artist on new mask for Canucks Dec. 18, 2020, 7:53 p.m. Braden Holtby and Sweden-based artist Dave Gunnarsson have begun to work with an Indigenous artist on a new mask for the Vancouver Canucks goalie after their original design sparked calls of ⦠As long as the NHL doesnât realign their ⦠The guy has been with the Capitals so long that it's hard to imagine him in our uniform. Luke Marston works on the mask for Canucks goalie Braden Holtby in his studio. I'll leave the first one at the bottom of the entry. âThe design is not Coast Salish. Edit: btw, awesome mask. That's too many. I saw the title of this post and was thinking, "so... why is this a Canucks talk?" During Vancouverâs home opener against the Montreal Canadiens on January 20, Holtby debuted a new bucket primarily painted by a First Nations artist. VANCOUVER -- A First Nations artist has designed a second mask for Vancouver Canucks goalie Braden Holtby. Fish and Wildlife.Holtby's wife, Brandi Holtby, gave everyone the good news on Twitter that he and the tortoises have finally crossed the border into Canada, slow and steady as is typical for tortoises. But here's the new one. A post shared by David Gunnarsson (@daveart) The Thunderbird is a mythical creature within certain indigenous communities, particularly in Algonquin and Ojibway mythology. This mask, which features an eagle on it, is another collaboration between contemporary Coast Salish artist Luke Marston and David Gunnarsson, an artist from Sweden who specializes in goalie mask designs. ctvnews.ca - CTVNewsVancouver.ca ⢠56m. What was seemingly intended to celebrate indigenous art and culture has turned into a huge hot potato for well-known hockey mask artist David Gunnarsson and Vancouver Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby.Gunnarsson, a Swedish artist who has done countless masks for NHL goaltenders, has pulled the picture he posted of Holtby's new helmet after several people complained ⦠I'm happy we signed him but honestly, I'm still not used to Holtby being a Canuck. The Canucks play on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples â the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nations â so incorporating Coast Salish art would be appropriate. âI recognized right away that it was the one that Tony Hunt had replicated in Stanley Park in Vancouver,â said Marston to CBC News.. âI was like, âOh no.â Thatâs not what appeared on Holtbyâs mask, however. If you remember his first mask was draped in ⦠Braden Holtby decided to go a very unique route with his mask, paying tribute to Indigenous culture by featuring the mythical Thunderbird on his mask. On Friday, famed goalie mask artist Dave Gunnarss0n of DaveArt released his latest design for Vancouver Canucks netminder Braden Holtby.By Saturday afternoon the design was pulled from the artists social media pages. NOTE: I originally posted this in the thread about the 5 best goalie tandem article and r/sharts_mcnasty suggested I make a separate post of this.. Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals (born Sept. 16, 1989 in Lloydminster, SK.) A month later, an apologetic Holtby has already righted that wrong. Canucks: Getting Braden Holtby Back on Track November 19, 2020 November 19, 2020 by Aidan Fischer Braden Holtby was the most decorated goaltender in ⦠Vancouver Canucks goaltender Braden Holtby has another mask featuring Indigenous artwork ready to go. Braden Holtby Gives Canucks an Advantage in Pacific Division. Vancouver Canucks' goalie, Braden Holtby, had good intentions when he got a new goalie mask featuring a Coast Salish Thunderbird design. 1,812 Likes, 13 Comments - David Gunnarsson (@daveart) on Instagram: âðð» ï¸ Reposted ⢠@canucks Braden Holtbyâs new mask ð ð¨: @luke_marston_ & @daveartâ Goalie Braden Holtby signed a two-year, $8.6 million deal with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. The Vancouver Canucks have revealed goalie Braden Holtby's new mask, which was designed in collaboration between Coast Salish artist, Luke Marston, and mask artist David Gunnarsson.. VANCOUVER, BC - JANUARY 20: Goalie Braden Holtby #49 of the Vancouver Canucks during NHL hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens at Rogers Arena on January 20, 2021 in Vancouver, Canada. Braden Holtbyâs first mask for the Vancouver Canucks received backlash because it apporpriated First Nations artwork. The Vancouver Canucks announced Friday they have signed goaltender Braden Holtby to a two-year contract. Vancouver Canucks goalie Braden Holtbyâs new mask features artwork b... y Salish artist Luke Marston inspired by the legend of the sea wolf. It is believed that the new mask design was pulled due to pressures and concerns voiced from some inside (and outside) the First Nations community ⦠But the mask was ⦠Previous Next. Graphic: @DaveArt. Luke Marston shared images of Holtby⦠The move means the Canucks are moving on from star netminder Jacob Markstrom , ⦠There is no issue in being inspired by the art of other cultures and creating your own interpretation. Holtby started wearing a new mask in early 2011. COURTESY OF LUKE MARSTON. Caps fan here (who now has a second team in the Canucks) because Holtby is my all-time favorite player. The signing came after the Canucks were unable to come to â¦