What year were hockey helmets invented?

Answer 1

Helmets were made mandatory in 1971 but were in use by many players as far back as the 1940s. Hall of Fame Catcher Roger Bresnahan played between 1897 - 1915. Bresnahan most notable contributions to the game were in protective equipment. In 1905 after getting "beaned" in the head with a Baseball began experimenting with head gear similar to the leather football helmet of the period that were made by A.J. Reach. Sliced vertically: one half for covering the left side of a right handed batter's head, the other for the lefty hitter. Two years later in 1907 he devised catcher's shin guards.

He was the only catcher using them. Ignoring the ridicule, it was not thought to be gentlemanly to use them. By 1909 the design was refined, and became accepted, and more wildly used. I will leave a link below for more information. -Steven KeyMan

Answer 2

Obviously, helmets are worn for protection as hockey is a very dangerous game to play. Hockey is a body contact sport, along with flying pucks, raised sticks, sharp skate blades, etc. When the first helmets were made and worn I have no idea at this time. Maybe someone reading this will know more information.

Answer 3

Hockey helmets were also not used till the 1970s and were directed by the National Hockey League during 1979-1980.

Answer 4

some people are so dumb they dont where one now

Answer 5

Most believe that the game of Ice Hockey evolved from stick-and-ball games, played outdoors, and adapted to the icy conditions of Canada in the 19th century.

Answer 6

To protect their heads from injuries.

Answer 7

so they dont hit there head on the ice.