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Boom Boom Geferson of the Montreal Canadians; They called him "Boom Boom" because of the noise that the puck made when it hit the boards.
Last name is correctly spelled "Geoffrion"
Edwin Martin of The Halifax Eurekas of The Negro Hockey League took the first slap shot in 1903. It is documented in the Halifax Newspaper.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt was a combination of Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull. One game Mikita got his stick stuck in the bench door and pulled it out and it was curved. Then in frustration he took a slap shot and the puck sailed off the ice about 2 feet. Then at a later practice Hull saw his shot and Mikita and Hull from then on curved their sticks on purpose to get a higher shot.
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What is faster a fastball or a slap shot?
A slap shot is by far faster.
What is the fastest slap shot in hockey?
The fastest slapshot in the NHL All-Star game was 107.2 mph by Chara The hardest slapshot on record is by Bobby Hull at 118.3 mph
Who has the fastest slap shot in the NHL?
Zdeno Chara has the fastest slapshots in the NHL
Which NHL player went by the nickname Boom Boom?
The player in question was Bernie Geoffrion of the Montreal Canadiens. He originated and made popular the slap shot in the 50's. When his hard shot echoed, or boomed, off the end boards his team mates began referring to him as " Boom Boom" or " the Boomer".
Longest slap shot ever taken?
the longest slapshot ever taken by a professional hockey player was on January 4th 1998in russia it streched the full 180 feet from the goal line into the Russian net
What speeds have pucks been measured at from techniques such as a slap shot?
118.3 mph by Bobby Hull
How hard was Bobby Orr's slap shot?
The hardest shot in the history of hockey. With the advances in the equipment that todays players have Bobby Hull would have shot the puck over 130 miles per hour today opposed to the 120mph he did shoot it at. Imagine how fast the "Golden Jet" would have skated with todays lightweight skates compared to the old heavy ones he went along at 29.7mph i. It is also worth noting that Hull probably never lifted weights in his playing days compared to todays players. His slap shot was simply 50 years ahead of it's time. Bobby Hull used a very short and stiff Northland stick with a large full blade curve taped full blade. That combination with his upper body strength was the perfect formula for his slap shot. By the way his brother Dennis possessed a shot of equal if not harder than Bobby's! If you are trying to authenticate a Hull stick during his playing days in Chicago it should be stamped Gunzos which supplied many of the Hawk's sticks of the day.
What is the worlds speed record for a hockeypuck?
Lloyd Percival clocked Bobby Hulls slap shot at 119 mph, that's gotta be the fastest ever. I checked Guiness world records but no slap shot listed.
What is faster a fastball or a slap shot?
A slap shot is by far faster.
What sport do you use the term slap shot?
No such thing as a slap hit its either a slap shot or a hit
When was Super Slap Shot created?
Super Slap Shot was created in 1993.
When did Super Slap Shot happen?
Super Slap Shot happened in 1993.
What is the fastest slap shot in hockey?
The fastest slapshot in the NHL All-Star game was 107.2 mph by Chara The hardest slapshot on record is by Bobby Hull at 118.3 mph
Very few shoot the puck over 100 mph. 106.6mph is the highest recently recorded slap shot. Does anyone think 118.3 mph for bobby hulls slap shot 40 years ago is maybe a little out to lunch?
well. hard to say, sticks back then were mostly made of a hard wood which allowed you to get more direct power on the puck, but now a days sticks are more made to flex which gives it a more springy effect for more power. i think it verry well could have happened with a solid wood stick and a big strong dude like bobby hull
What is more accurate a wrist shot or a slap shot?
wrist
Is there fighting in NHL slap shot?
no
How fast is a slap shot hockey?
the hardest slap shots are 103-104 mph
