Who was the first NHL Player to use a curved stick?
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Andy Bathgate of the New York Rangers, later adopted by Black Hawks Mikita and Hull
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Hockey (A PUCK IS A BALL)
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How Did Hockey Get Started?\nThe creation of ice hockey can't be traced to any one person or event. The game most likely evolved from British field sports such as hurley and shinty. The word hockey may have come from the French word hoquet, which was the name for the hooked sticks used to bat a ball or cork around. These sports were similar to field hockey, and are still played today. \nDuring the winter, some players must have tried playing the game on ice. The long, frigid winters in Canada allowed this variation to catch on quickly in the 19th century, and the game also spread into the Scandinavian countries, as well as Russia. Hockey would develop independently in Russia, until the Russian hockey program converted to the Canadian style and rules in the 1930s. \n\nThe first documented hockey game took place on March 3, 1875, in Montreal, Quebec. The earliest games featured nine players per side on the ice, with a square rink that had no boards. Only a low curb separated the crowd from the action. Over the course of several decades, the game slowly morphed into something resembling modern hockey: The number of players on the ice decreased; players began firing shots that rose up off the ice, forcing goalies to adopt thick leg pads and a wide stick blade.
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Glen Wesley and Ron Francais. But then again, I'm being a little biased since they both played for the Leafs. lol
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The question is the best player of the late 90's. If we count just the late 90's (that excludes the greats like gretzky) then for my money the best skater would have been Steve Yzerman. He captained them to 2 cups and just missed a third in the late 90's along with getting them a couple of Presidents trophies so I would think that put him at the top during that time span. His presence on the ice was as important as his stats, he was very clearly the heart of the Wings (and the numbers were Hall of Fame numbers too!) \n  As for goalies during that stretch I dont know how anyone can decide between Brodeur or Roy. It is splitting hairs to decide which was better, they are both clearly the best netminders of this era and in my mind equally gifted and very close in late 90's production.
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I would say George Bush, but he's been taken already so I'll come up with something more original...  Todd Bertuzzi on the hockey team, the Vancouver Canuks.  He blindsided Colorado Avalanche Steve Morre in the temple, broke his neck in a few places, gave him a concussion, head laserations as well as minor injuries.  The game was not actually going on at the time, it was inbetween plays, the puck was not even on the ice.  Morre didn't see him coming.  He could've died.  Now here's the kicker... Bertuzzi was only penalized by getting suspended for the remainder of the season, never went to jail, and is PLAYING HOCKEY AGAIN!!!  He played all last season, and he'll be back.  He definately deserves a good booger.  A nice, long, floppy, green one with dirt mixed in, maybe a little blood too, right in the face, stretching from his eye past his bent nose all the way to his mouth.
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I have many:\n1) Todd Bertuzzi\n2) Sidney Crosby\n3) Peter Forsberg\n4) Dominik Hasek\n5) Jeff Halpern \n6) Brooks Orpik
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The last NHL goalie NOT to wear a mask was Andy Browne with Pittsburgh in 1974. He later played with the Indianapolis Racers in the WHA.
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I truly don't think he's either one. Gretzky was one of a kind, and Lemieux was the best pure goal scorer ever to play the game. Crosby's good, he's tough, but he's not in the class of Gretzky, Lemieux and, I'll add, Bobby Orr.
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The goaltender can handle the puck anywhere between the goal line and center ice, but is limited to the trapezoid when handling the puck behind the net.  This rule was put in place to limit goalies such as Brodeur and Turco from stopping the puck in the corner and clearing it out of the zone, to increase the amount of time the puck was handled inside the zone.
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anything that involves the stick mostly MAYBE through the legs it took me about a month of looking like a retard but now im good at it ummm spin o rama if u wanna see how to do it best search spin o rama on youtube.com and its the one with the ducks and the stars he doesn't get it but he has perfect form ummmmmmmmmmmmm jussi jokinen , don't always deke look what u have then make a decision \n\nhope his helped
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In 1981–82, the “Great One” set single-season NHL marks for goals (92), assists (120), and points (212), becoming the first player to achieve more than 200 points, and in 1985–86 he set new single-season assists (163) and points (215) records. He retired in 1999 with the lifetime goal (894), assist (1,963), and point (2,857) records, and was NHL scoring champion ten times and most valuable player nine times. In 2001, Gretzky became the managing partner of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes; he also became the team's coach in 2005.
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Tom Glavine 1984\n\nNot the Bruins, but the L.A. Kings, see below:\n\nhttp://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCI/is_6_62/ai_100961688
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I assume you mean in the NHL. Most career goals: Wayne Gretzky, 894. Most goals, one season: Wayne Gretzky, 92 (1981-82). Most career playoff goals: Wayne Gretzky, 122. Most playoff goals, one season: Wayne Gretzky, 17 (1984-85). Most goals in one game: Joe Malone, 7 (Jan. 31, 1920).
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1-He is the only player to score 9 consecutives 50 or more goals season.\n2-With 9 he's the one who score the most 50 or more goals seasons (tie with Wayne Gretzky, Bossy did it in 10 season, Gretzky in 20)\n3-He have 5 season of 60 or more goals (tie with Wayne Gretzky)\n4-He scored 4 game winning goals in a series against the Boston Bruins in 1983. A record that may never be matched again.\n5-He also got the most power-play goals in one playoff year with 9 goal in 1981.\n\n\nBossy also holds the Islanders team records for the most career goals (573) and most goals in a season (69)\n\nHe was the first rookie with 50 goals (53), this record was broken by Teemu Selanne with 76 goal in 1992-1993
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Puck for sure. Bobby hulls has been clocked at 127 MPH
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If you can find pictures (good luck) you need to check out Kevin Weekes (N.Y. Rangers) and some of his mask designs. Not a great goaler but the man has had some incredible paint jobs everywhere he has played. He also uses different themes to "keep em fresh" and favors some of the fade in style (very clever details faded on to the mask). My personal favorite of his was a Panthers mask that was chromed out with a palm tree and Florida themed motif.Gotta look closely to see the finest details but the masks are truly amazing.\n    And a personal favorite of mine is the old time Gary Cheevers mask, nothing says hockey like a face full of stitches!!!