Technological Advancements in Ice Hockey

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    Hockey Originates

  • Stock Skates used in Ice Hockey

    Stock Skates used in Ice Hockey

    These skates were very unstable and unsafe
  • First Puck is created

    First Puck is created

    Ice Hockey was originally played with balls, or anything that would slide along the ice. In 1886 the first traditional puck was created.
  • Introduction of leg padding

    Introduction of leg padding

    goalkeepers began to wear wicket keepers pads made of leather to protect their legs

  • First Documented use of a helmet

    However, use of helmets remained very uncommon until 1968 after the death of a player
  • CCM Skate was first produced

    CCM Skate was first produced

    This skate is still the most widely used skate today
  • Keepers started to use gloves

    Keepers started to use gloves

    These gloves are still used today and are called the 'trapper' and 'blocker'
  • Sticks first began to be rounded

    Sticks first began to be rounded

    Sticks first began to be rounded, this provided a more powerful and accurate shot. It also made their shots less predictable to the keeper. This unpredictability led to a rise in injuries, because the keeper did not know where the puck was going.

  • Player is struck in head with puck

    A player is hit in the head with a puck and suffers serious injuries, this leads to increased use of helmets in the sport.

  • Curve of hockey stick is restricted

    the curve of the blade was limited to 1 inch to reduce the unpredictability. It was then further restricted to ½ an inch
  • Length of hockey stick Limited to 63 inches

    Length of hockey stick Limited to 63 inches

    163 cm = to 63 inches
  • Helmets made compulsory

    Helmets made compulsory

    Helmets made compulsory in NHL