Itech
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Itech Is an ice hockey equipment company. One of the world leaders in manufacturing goalie masks[citation needed], they are known for the smooth paint finishes and durability. Goaltenders Rick DiPietro of the New York Islanders, Jose Theodore of the Colorado Avalanche and Manny Fernandez of the Minnesota Wild are just three of their loyal customers[citation needed]. Although they are well known for their goaltender equipment, they produce player's gear also. Their main competition is CCM, as they produce a similar product.
Itech's equipment before the year 2001 was mostly only suitable for minor hockey, but in 2001, Itech introduced there 4.8 line, keeping a niche in the price department from past years but vastly improved quality has made Itech the world's fastest growing ice hockey manufacturer. For goaltenders, Itech's 3 main lines are Prodigy, X-factor, and Vamp.
Almost all professional goaltenders who aren't either sponsored by another company, or have masks custom made, use Itech masks[citation needed],some of these goalies include: Rick DiPietro, Jose Theodore, Manny Fernandez, Andrew Raycroft, Martin Gerber, Ryan Bach, Zak Bierk, Martin Biron, Jason Bacashihua, Brian Boucher, Fred Brathwaite, Ilya Bryzgalov, Sean Burke, Peter Budaj, Mathieu Chouinard, Ty Conklin, Cristobal Huet, Byron Dafoe, Marc Denis, Mike Dunham, Marc-Andre Fleury, Robert Esche, Jason Labarbera, Jussi Markkanen, Henrik Lundqvist, Ilya Bryzgalov, and Miikka Kiprusoff.[citation needed]
