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How Norse mythology shaped Linus Ullmark’s new mask | Ottawa Senators
- Ullmark debuted a Norse-inspired mask painted by David Gunnarsson for the game against Columbus.
- The mask features Jörmungandr, Sleipnir, and a dragon requested by Ullmark’s son, Harry.
- Ullmark wanted a white mask for road games with the design encircling the mask like a mythology wall.
- The mask includes Odin’s eight-legged horse Sleipnir, added at Ullmark’s daughter Lily’s request for a unicorn.
- Ullmark aims to pay homage to his roots and family through symbols on the mask and his gear.
- Ullmark has long admired Gunnarsson and their collaboration reflects his personal connection to the mask art.
- The back of Ullmark’s masks typically includes runestones and the phrase Hakuna Matata.
- The mask also bears the crest of Ullmark’s first team Lugnviks IF on the top.
- Ullmark emphasized the mask’s balance of detail up close and simplicity from afar.
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