In this video we will look at a brief history and Evolution of ice Hockey Helmet, so ensure to watch to the end of this video. The Hockey Helmet History all started in January 1st, 1928, When a Player wore a Hockey Helmet for the first time.

Known for its speed and rugged physicality. hockey can be an extremely dangerous sport due to the razor-sharp skates, swinging sticks and rock-hard pucks, not to mention the slick playing surface. Flash forward 50 years.

NHL players now wear some of the most technologically advanced helmets that have saved countless lives.

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1928 - George Owen First Player to Wear Hockey Helmet
The first player to regularly wear a helmet for protective purposes was George Owen, who played for the Boston Bruins in 1928–29. In 1927, Barney Stanley presented a prototype of a helmet at the NHL's annual meeting.

Feb 20, 1930 - Clint Benedict First Goalie to Wear Helmet
First Goalie to Wear Helmet
Clint Benedict became the first goaltender to wear a mask in an NHL game on February 20, 1930.


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Dec 12, 1933 - Thoughts of Safety
No other player thought about a helmet until Toronto's King Clancy tripped Boston's Eddie Shore. To retaliate, Shore hit Bailey from behind. Bailey hit his head on the ice so hard that a priest at the game offered last rites. Bailey lived, but his playing career was over.

1936 - Leather Hockey Helmets was introduced
In the 1936 Olympics, leather helmets with wire caging to protect the face were first seen.

1958 - NHL Regulates the standard for hockey equipments
A meeting was called with all equipment manufacturers and announced that equipment must gain approval from the NHL’s Rules Committee.

Jan 16, 1968 - Bill Masterton died from a head injury
Minnesota North Stars rookie center Bill Masterton died from a head injury suffered 30 hours earlier in a home game against the Oakland Seals. He was 29. The Masterton tragedy came just as the league had expanded from six to 12 teams.

Jan 1, 1973 - First Helmets with Visor was made
The first player to wear a shield was Greg Neeld in 1973, after he had lost his left eye due to an opponent's high stick.
Jan 1, 1979. Players used their head to keep it safe 70% of players were already wearing helmets by this time.

Aug 1, 1979 - Helmet Become Mandatory for Hockey games
In August 1979, then president of the National Hockey League announced that protective helmets would become mandatory in the NHL

Sep 1, 1996 -Craig MacTavish was Last PLayer to not Wear a Helmet
Last PLayer to not Wear a Helmet
The last player to play without a helmet in the NHL was Craig MacTavish of the St. Louis Blues during the 1996 to 1997 season.

Jan 1, 2006 - Mandatory Visors in Minor League
The American Hockey League, the top minor league in North America required all players to wear shields prior to the start of the 2006–07 season. The NHL "strongly recommends" them, and most players do wear them.

2020 — Modern Hockey Helmets
Modern Helmets. Numerous manufacturers, including CCM, Bauer and Reebok, have entered the hockey helmet marketplace. Most modern helmets have tool-free adjustments, but on older models, the helmet size is adjusted by loosening the screws on the side.

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