These days, however, they're designed for artists, as goalies are now constantly looking to one-up the competition with the most impressive designs in the league.
This year, Coyotes netminder Jason LaBarbera picked it up a notch and, working with artist David Arrigo, paid homage to fallen hero Pat Tillman.
Best helmet ever?
"Some of us have strong opinions and are often misunderstood."
— Hank Williams, Jr., on comparing Barack Obama to Hitler.
If Don read this, I'm pretty sure he'd respond with his token: "Thanks very much…" in some sort of funny accent. #Orsillio?
Too Much Moneyball.