Arizona Coyotes: Every Goalie Mask In Coyotes’ History
By Adam Pierce
Zac Bierk (2002-2004):
Zac Bierk spent the last two seasons of his career with the Arizona Coyotes franchise.
Bierk was drafted 212th overall in 1995 by the Tampa Bay Lightning and spent eight seasons in the National Hockey League. With only 47 professional appearances, Zac Bierk managed to make NHL history during his career.
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His first career NHL shutout (while with the Coyotes) happened to be a 0-0 tie against the Chicago Blackhawks. This would be Chicago goaltender Michael Leighton’s first career shutout as well. This would be the first time in NHL history that two goaltenders would receive their first shutout in the same game.
With the Arizona Coyotes, Bierk scraped up a 4-10-3 record. In his 20 appearances with the team Zac Bierk saved 579 shots for a final percentage of .924%. His goals against average would be 2.46 (2.17 in 2002-2003 and 3.79 in 2003-2004).
The Mask:
Bierk’s mask did not necessarily scream “Arizona Coyotes.” The base of the mask was a black, space-like color. On the top of the mask was the Coyotes purple moon logo that was seen on the shoulder patch of the Kachina jerseys.
The main art on Bierk’s mask was depicted on the sides. A giant lizard with red, beady eyes graced the mask. The tail of the beast curled up toward the chin, as the tongue stretched out towards the purple moon.
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