The helmet also features the crest from the Slovakian flag next to Demitra's number. The two were teammates for Slovakia, most notably during the 2010 Olympics where they placed fourth, the best finish in the country's history.
"He was incredible," said Halak of Demitra's play in those Olympics. "He was great. He was hurt before, so he didn't even know if he was going to play or not and then he came and he was our best player."
Halak, who signed with the Canucks this offseason and is entering his 16 NHL season [the same number of seasons Demitra played], decided to pay tribute to his friend, a favorite in Vancouver.
"He played here and obviously people know him here and how great he was and that's why I just decided I want to put him on my helmet." Halak said.
--NHL Independent Correspondent Kevin Woodley contributed to this report.