![Gérald Rigolet in the Pool B final of the World Championships on 13 March 1971.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/gerald-rigolet-im-b-wm-final-am-13-marz-1971-300x225.jpg)
In the line of fire
Swiss goaltender Gérald Rigolet wrote ice hockey history in 1971 when he played out the Pool B final without a mask.
Training session with ice hockey goalkeepers from 1966. During training, Gérald Rigolet wears a helmet with a mouth guard, but no face shield. RTS
The long road to the goalie mask
![Jacques Plante’s first goalie mask.](https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/app/uploads/2017/05/Plante_display_Hockey_Hall_of_Fame-300x224.jpg)
The Evolution of Goalie Masks Sports Illustrated / YouTube