The Capitals netminder is paying tribute to his childhood and Capitals history.
Logan Thompson is going all out to celebrate the return of the 'Screamin' Eagle' sweaters for the Washington Capitals with quite the mask for the team's third jerseys.
Thompson's new lid, painted by Dave Fried, pays tribute to the Capitals' history while incorporating some inspiration from Thompson's youth.
The mask, which is copper, blue and black in honor of the team's 1995 color scheme, features the famed Capitals Screamin' Eagle logo and Thompson's "LT" initials on the chin, and on the top are flaming skulls, which pay tribute to Thompson's favorite goalie growing up: Calgary Flames — Thompson's hometown team — star goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff. The backplate features the team's Capitol dome logo, Thompson's 48 and the "Washington" word mark.
Fried also notes that he drew inspiration from artist Todd Miska, who designed Kiprusoff's masks over the course of his storied career.
Washington will wear their third jersey six times this season, starting on Nov. 6 against the Nashville Predators. Here's the full schedule:
Wednesday, Nov. 6th vs. Nashville Predators
Friday, Nov. 29th vs. New York Islanders
Tuesday, Dec. 31st vs. Boston Bruins
Saturday, Jan. 18th vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Saturday, Feb. 1st vs. Winnipeg Jets
Sunday, April 13th vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
The Capitals are celebrating their 50th anniversary this season.
