History of Hockey Helmets

By abello8698

  • Hockey is created

    Hockey is created
    Players don't wear helmets at all
  • Period: to

    History of Hockey Helmets

  • Players start wearing helemets

    Players start wearing helemets
    Worn to try and lessen head injuries caused by the game of hockey

  • Goalies Start Wearing Masks

    Goalies Start Wearing Masks
    Used to try and protect the face from the puck

  • Leather Helmets are Made

    Leather Helmets are Made
    Added a little bit more protection

  • First Plastic Helemt is Made

    First Plastic Helemt is Made
    Gave better protection to player's heads

  • Players Start To Wear Visors

    Players Start To Wear Visors
    Started to protect eyes and face from sticks and pucks

  • Helemts Become Madetory

    Helemts Become Madetory
    NHL requieres all players to wear a helemt

  • Visors are Mandatory

    Visors are Mandatory
    The NHL requieres all players to wear a visor