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That distinction goes to George Owen, Boston Bruins defenseman. He had played football while in college and when he entered the NHL in 1928 he wore the same leather helmet that he had worn in college when playing football.
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Which NHL hockey player will be the first to wear warrior hockey helmet?
Zdeno Chara
Who was the last player in the NHL to wear a helmet?
Craig MacTavish.
Who was the last player in the NHL not to wear a helmet?
Craig MacTavish was the last "bare-headed" NHL player. He retired after the 1996-97 season and is currently the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.
Who was the second to last player in the nhl to wear a helmet after McTavish?
Willi Plett, Brad Smith, Guy Lafleur
Did Wayne Gretzky have to wear a helmet?
For a while he didn't have to, but then the NHL required the use of a helmet.
Is it a rule that you can't wear a full cage helmet in the NHL?
You can in-fact wear a full cage in the NHL. The reason why players do not wear a cage is because it obstructs vision.
Who was the first player in the NHL to wear number 13?
Michael Cammalleri
What was the first NHL goalie helmet made of?
fiber glass
Was Craig McTavish was the last player to play without a helmet?
Yes he was the last NHL player, playing without a helmet. See: http://www.oilersheritage.com/history/dynasty_players_craigmactavish.html
When was the m11 hockey helmet made?
some NHL players started to wear them in 2009 so it's likely in 2009
What year was the first helmet used in hockey?
1979 NHL ordered all new players to begin wearing helmets, however prior players who had signed the waiver before this date were allowed to choose. So over the years after 1979 the number of players allowed to NOT wear a helmet decreased due to the older veterans leaving the game. The last person to not wear a helmet in NHL was Craig MacTavish in 1997. He played for the St. Louis Blues.
What number did he wear for first NHL goal?
9
