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Hockey Originates
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Stock Skates used in Ice Hockey
These skates were very unstable and unsafe -
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
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
This skate is still the most widely used skate today -
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, 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
163 cm = to 63 inches -
Helmets made compulsory
Helmets made compulsory in NHL
