Hockey players began wearing helmets during games in the 1970s, with the National Hockey League (NHL) making it mandatory for all players in 1979.
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Hockey players began wearing helmets in the 1970s, with the National Hockey League (NHL) making them mandatory for new players starting in the 1979-1980 season.
Hockey started requiring helmets for players in the NHL in the 1979-1980 season.
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Yes, hockey players wear helmets while playing on the ice to protect their heads from potential injuries.
Hockey players typically check their helmets for proper fit and secure any loose straps before putting them on. They also ensure that the chin strap is fastened snugly under their chin to provide maximum protection during play.
Hockey helmets were also not used till the 1970s and were directed by the National Hockey League during 1979-1980.
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Gloves, stick, hockey skates, ordinary underwear, a neck/throat guard, hockey trousers, team sweater
Hockey equipment in the 1960s was not nearly as complete as safe as it is today. Most players did not wear helmets or even mouthguards.
Players bumping helmets after wins and with the goalies after a block have been traditions for as long as hockey has been around. It is their way for showing support and congratulating each other.
They started wearing helmets when a guy got tackled and he got an injury so they decided to make an invention that protects your head from you getting hurt. It's made of hard steel so when you bump into somebody you don't get an injury. That's when they started making helmets......
in ice hockey you will need a helmet neck guard chest protecter/shoulder pads elbow pads, jack(M) or jill(F) hockey pants, hockey socks, shin pads and good skates.