Staytrix

Staytrix is a brand of mask specially made for ice hockey goaltenders.
Early history
Staytrix masks were originally produced in Denmark in 1991 by Mont Sherar under the name Pro Form Masks. The original models were made from fiberglass but quickly evolved into exclusive use of high grade epoxy resins and aramid fibers for each model. At that stage, the name was changed to Matrix Mask and it became extremely popular among professional goalies throughout Europe during the 1990s.
North America
During the 1990s, a sample was shown to Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Star goalie Ken Wregget acquired 3 masks. One of them featured the now famous "Danny DeVito Penguin" motif from Batman Returns. This mask is now on display in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada.
Other customers included Petr Skudra, and Sergie Naumov plus many others from various pro leagues throughout Europe.
End of the Matrix Mask
In 2000, Sherar retired from the mask making business to devote himself to other interests in the sport industry.
Staytrix
In 2004, Sherar was contacted by mask maker Tony Stacey. They agreed to re-release the mask with new refinements and a new name: Staytrix. Within one year of its release, the mask gained virtually 100% of the pro use in the Danish pro league.
Decline
As seen [http://www.goaliestore.com/board/equipment-forum/61295-official-staytrix-mask-thread-13.html#post1001455 here], Staytrix masks will no longer be produced. This is sadly sue to the death of Tony Stacey meaning the end of the well respected brand.

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