Brad Marsh
Yes
Zdeno Chara
The Brooklyn Dodgers en masse started putting plastic liners into their tradition caps in 1941. Indiviudal players had been doing this though beforehand. Modern-day helmets were not manadated until 1971 and ear flaps not until 1982 or '83.
For a while he didn't have to, but then the NHL required the use of a helmet.
Craig MacTavish.
Brad Marsh
Yes
Bob Shiek
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.
I have no idea who the last five players were, but the very last one was Craig MacTavish, who is the current head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. His last season was with the St. Louis Blues in 1996/97. When he retired at the end of that season he was the last player to not wear a helmet.
Willi Plett, Brad Smith, Guy Lafleur
yes
In 1988/1989 season, Ron Dugay was still not wearing a helmet. I believe he was the last King player to do so. The next year Dugay played for the San Diego Gulls so if it was not him it would have to be after that season.
if you are playing in the feild All players need a mit but the catcher MUST wear a chest protector, helmet, knee savers, and a helmet. When you are batting, you wear a helmet and use a bat. Some people choose to use batting gloves and a slider but they are NOT NESSACARY.
Craig Mactavish
Graeme Townshend