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In response to "I'm thinking they are mixing first use of a cup *by anyone* and first use of a helmet *in the NHL* -- nm" by zork

nah, the NHL too. there's a relatively famous picture of gordie howe wearing a helmet. they made it mandatory in about 1979 though. -- nm

Posted by mafic Apr 27 '10, 07:57

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If I recall right, active players prior to then were grandfathered in.... - Will Hunting Apr 27, 07:58 3
- that's actually how I learned about the term grandfathered. asked my dad about craig mactavish and his lack of helmet - mafic Apr 27, 08:05
- Craig McTavish still rocked the no helmet in 1994. -- nm - Shaun Apr 27, 07:59 1
  - Yeah, he was the last helmetless in 96/97 when he retired. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 27, 08:02

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