For the record:

Hockey Canada rule book:

Type 1: facial protector if the is older than 10 years of age (Atom Hockey)and does not play the position of goaltender. This type of protector is distinguishable by a white sticker bearing the CSA certification mark. For polycarbonate protectors the CSA mark may be embossed.

Type 3 or Type C: facial protector if the position they play is goaltender. This protector is distinguishable by a blue sticker bearing the CSA certification mark.

Why do referees allow goalies to wear a players facial protector (Type 1)helmet and mask? This is illegal equipment, and for good reason, they do not provide the same protection both in the wire mask, front and side of the head. This is the rule, otherwise let goalies where cat's eyes.

If a referee were to check a goaltender's cage to see if it met the necessary standard of having the correct sticker affixed where would that verification step end? What I mean is each player's helmet is supposed to have the appropriate sticker affixed as well as the visors if one was to get that particular. On-ice officials are required to have the correct stickers on their helmets and visors as well. Sticks are supposed to be of a certain dimension. Protective equipment for goaltenders is also subject to size and configuration standards. Should referees check each and every player prior to the start of a game? Should coaches demand to see if referee's head gear is appropriately adorned?

Gets a bit ridiculous don't you think?

If you were looking for an edge in a tight and crucial game, I wonder if you could call for a check of this, much like you would do with an illegal stick. I know Marty McSorley wasn't happy when Demers caught him.

K2,
It's easy, if a goalie is wearing a player helmet and facial mask, according to Hockey Canada rule book, it is not a legal goaltenders facial protector. How hard would it be? If a goalie wears a mask with cat's eyes it is illegal goaltenders facial protector. Thus should be a penalty. Why do refs call no mouthguard penalties?

I've seen referees hand out misconducts for lack of or improper mouthguard and/or neck protector use. Usually they send the player off the ice when they notice it the first time, and then if the player tries to line up without it again they give him the misconduct.

I beg to differ, a type 3 facial protector can be attached to a player's helmet that bears a valid CSA sticker. This combination may be worn by a goaltender. The difference between a type 1 cage and a type 3 cage is in the thickness of the wire.

A team may call for an inspection of any player's helmet/facial protection to verify that they meet the requirement which is the presence of the appropriate sticker. The procedure is exactly the same as calling for a stick measurement with the same penalties (both ways).

It should be noted that the unique type goaltender helmets (Patrick Roy style)do not normally have separate stickers on the cage and helmet. The player/cage combination is supposed to have a sticker on the helmet as well as the cage.

The Cat's eye cage is not permitted and is obvious to anyone who sees it.

K2,
If you check any players facial protector, it is a type 1. No players facial protector meets the type 3, and not only because of the thickness of the wire, it is the impact the cage can handle.
Hate to be the referee when a goalie takes a slapshot from the slot, and is injured.
Point of reference, I know a company that tried to get approval for the Dominick Hasek mask, and the sticking point was the protection of the ear and the cage area.