History of Hockey Helmets

By abello8698
  • Hockey is created

    Hockey is created

    Players don't wear helmets at all
  • Period: to

    History of Hockey Helmets

  • Players start wearing helemets

    Players start wearing helemets

    Worn to try and lessen head injuries caused by the game of hockey
  • Goalies Start Wearing Masks

    Goalies Start Wearing Masks

    Used to try and protect the face from the puck
  • Leather Helmets are Made

    Leather Helmets are Made

    Added a little bit more protection
  • First Plastic Helemt is Made

    First Plastic Helemt is Made

    Gave better protection to player's heads
  • Players Start To Wear Visors

    Players Start To Wear Visors

    Started to protect eyes and face from sticks and pucks
  • Helemts Become Madetory

    Helemts Become Madetory

    NHL requieres all players to wear a helemt
  • Visors are Mandatory

    Visors are Mandatory

    The NHL requieres all players to wear a visor