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Learning Something Everyday - November 2006

Fact: Hockey mask

November 2nd 2006 08:26

Hockey goaltender Jacques "Jake the Snake" Plante is credited with bringing the modern-day hockey mask to the NHL in 1959. Some goaltenders wore leather-type masks previously, but the idea never caught on. Over the course of his career, Plante received several injuries caused by being hit in the face with a puck. In a game against the New York Rangers in 1959, Plante was hit in the face with a puck and required stitches. He came out of the locker room wearing a fiberglass mask - thus ushering in the era of the goaltender's hockey mask as everyday equipment.

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Comment by LaurenD

November 2nd 2006 08:31

Your posts amaze me. Great stuff, Jessicca.

LaurenD

Comment by Jessicca

November 2nd 2006 08:37

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Hi Lauren!

Thanks for your comment. I find it interesting so and facinating that how mask were created for goal keepers. hahahaha...

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