The History Of Helmets in Hockey | In The Slot

Helmets no matter what were going to become a thing... I think. but if you've ever wondered what the process of adding helmets into hockey was like then here is the history of helmets in hockey!

[@Christian-rt5tx]

2:19 that name

[@therockiesfan3]

ha

[@adamhyman2749]

IKR

[@flamingojuice9833]

Haaaaa

[@sabrinadiljohn6671]

Ha Ha lol

[@calan1312]

ItzDragonCW hahaha

[@joemckim1183]

Once the skaters in hockey started to bend the end of their hockey sticks goalie masks became a necessity. Back when all hockey players played with straight sticks it was a lot harder to elevate the puck. And goalie masks allowed the goalies to get a lot better. You would've never seen goalies start using the butterfly split style of goaltending without a mask.

[@DoctoreDoom]

Great video, some people don't understand how important a helmet is until there the one who gets a puck to the head

[@bluebear1985]

I think Red Kelly wore a helmet for a while when he played for the Leafs in the 1960s. Also, when it came to masks, Gump Worsley was always hesitant to wear one. I believe he only actually wore one in the final few games of his career, when he was with the Minnesota North Stars in 1974.

[@IntheSlot]

Hey Guys! I really appreciate the love this video is getting! I'm busy but the script for the next video is all done. don't worry I'll work on how i pronounce names for the future and if y'all have ideas for future topics let me know! Edit: yea I know I pronounced a lot of things wrong. like Gerry Cheevers and Toe Blake, Promise ill fix that in future videos

[@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt]

How about best puckhandlers of all time; best shooters of all time; toughest players of all time (not just the Bob Probert era. Think Don Cherry era and before. Lots of tough hombre's in the NHL over the decades). Just my thoughts.

[@jenzim3639]

why did it take so long? had too pussify the populous first. now they force shields on all players.

[@vegasrenie]

Didn’t visors come about because a player lost an eye? I remember reading that someplace, but of course I can’t find it now.

[@jayman6868]

@@vegasrenie There were a couple of serious eye injuries that led up to the visor rule. Bryan Berard almost lost an eye and had to be fitted with a contact lens to bring him up to minimum league vision requirements. I think I remember a young player from the Marlies in the 70's losing an eye.

[@dw7704]

Mosienko is also pronounced like Moe-zee-ank-o Not Moe-sink-o

[@reidlindblade2571]

Great video but on the Jacques Plante segment you said Tom Blake his name is Toe Blake, other than that great video.

[@IntheSlot]

yea i saw the word toe and really didn't believe that as his name! thanks for the comment

[@ronmailloux9370]

yeah you know tom blake he was a fan of barb ruth

[@reidlindblade2571]

In the Slot no problem I like feedback so I figured you would too

[@kevindurant3110]

@@IntheSlot daddy harder

[@adammatejovsky1113]

2:19 what a name👏

[@amazinlion]

It’s actually Dit Clapper

[@jakek5610]

Really enjoyed the video, couple corrections though. Montreal’s coach’s name was Toe* not Tom (Not sure how he got that nickname). And Gerry Cheevers last name is pronounced Chee-vers, not Che-vers. These are just little things though.

[@frickinrick89]

His sister couldn't pronounce "Hector" so it became just "Toe."

[@zebunker]

Nobody cares. It's just a rando video on KZbin.

[@thecaptainonline]

Exactly....and how can they (he?) mention Jacques Plante without mentioning Terry Sawchuk and Eddie Giacomin?

[@pillepalle3614]

Great research 👍

[@candycorn04]

Love the video. Few corrections. Plante first wore the mask in 1959, not 1955. Its Toe Blake, not Tom Blake. Thanks for uploading.

[@jakeb7242]

Keep doing your hockey videos like this please i promise this channel will blow up

[@IntheSlot]

I appreciate the support, I finally got a job doing this type of editing but I don't wanna give up the channel, new video hopefully next month :)

[@oatis053]

Stan Makita was the first to wear a helmet!

[@jaybee4636]

Love the vid I wish u much success

[@IntheSlot]

thank you hope to see you watching future videos!

[@ginantsfan5]

Most awesome vid!!!!!!!!

[@krazycam1029]

Hold up, at 2:19 #5’s name is “Dick Clapper” 😂😂

[@joshbuchanan8541]

It's Ditt Clapper. Absolute beauty of a hockey name.

[@joemckim1183]

@@joshbuchanan8541 Ditt or Dick with that last name you just know he got made fun of a lot in school.

[@kevindurant3110]

@@joshbuchanan8541 DICK

[@joshbuchanan8541]

@@kevindurant3110 no. His nickname was Dit Clapper.

[@MERC635]

2:24 Dick Clapper ? What a hockey name

[@KingOfHockeyNow]

It’s Dit Clapper.

[@hazel7256]

Great vid keep up the good work

[@IntheSlot]

thanks a lot this all motivated me to work on way more videos!

[@sillythygoose]

The guys playing hockey now are just getting bigger, faster, and stronger. Wearing a helmet has never been so important as it is now

[@zebunker]

Wrong. Guys were always as strong and fast.

[@sillythygoose]

Ze Bunker lmao no you’re wrong. At helmeted now train at a much more intensive level than the ones in the past. They skill level is constantly rising

[@smozzify]

It was in 1959

[@crusherbmx]

So who was the last goalie to wear the old school mask, and what year? I'm thinking 1985 or so, but I can't find the answer.

[@sirlogan4786]

Why won’t any of them wear a cage on their helmet It protects their whole face Plus it’s a shield against punches

[@loupgarou1317]

Just came across this video, I will add that the Helmet rule was that any NEW player coming into the league after the 79 season had to wear a helmet, any then current player could sign a waiver to not have to wear a helmet , Craig MacTavish was the last one to do so

[@confucheese]

Doesn’t the video mention this?

[@knightwatchman]

Gerry Shevers! It's Cheevers!

[@baowzer3857]

Comment your top 3 favourit HELMET models of all time❓ ⭐⭐⭐

[@baowzer3857]

⭐1. CCM HT2.. the classic 80s - 90s modell in North america.. Wered by Mike Modano and many more... ⭐2. COOPER SK20000... Classic 80s model.. Wered by Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier, Chriss Osgod and many more Goltenders... ⭐3. NIKE 4500.. 90s earlie 00s helmet and i think it was NIKES first helme.. Wered by Erik Lindros and a few more players...

[@baowzer3857]

⭐1. CCM HT2.. the classic 80s - 90s modell in North america.. Wered by Mike Modano and many more... ⭐2. COOPER SK20000... Classic 80s model.. Wered by Mario Lemieux, Mark Messier, Chriss Osgod and many more Goltenders... ⭐3. NIKE 4500.. 90s earlie 00s helmet and i think it was NIKES first helme.. Wered by Erik Lindros and a few more players...

[@samuelispoggers_ontiktok5207]

4:50 what about “No bucket” Bower?

[@redactedofficial5970]

didnt a goalie form the redwings put a design on the mask first?

[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

Wasn't Jaques Strapp the first goalie to wear a can?

[@IntheSlot]

i actually fell for this and i made the video lol

[@LacyCrusty]

2:19 that guys name tho

[@fransronnholm8536]

2:19 That is an unfortunate name.

[@richardmeglio5450]

OLD TIME HOCKEY!

[@hypasteve]

Tom Blake? Gerry Chevers? Gotta work on your names there bud, but otherwise a great video.

[@tubelegrandfournier]

Ditto good video other than the name mutilations

[@IntheSlot]

don't worry i'm practising a lot. usually most of my takes are me attempting to say peoples names. lol

[@bowriver1]

@@IntheSlot don't forget Mo-zee enko

[@Chiefsfansince-qb1kt]

I enjoyed this interesting video on the evolution of hockey helmets. A few corrections in pronunciations might be helpful in future videos. The name of the player wearing the Chicago Blackhawks sweater was Bill Mosienko (pronounced "Moh-zee-ENK-oh." The name of the Montreal Canadien's player who was mentioned along with Maurice Richard is Elmer Lach (pronounced "LOCK." and the Head Coach of the Canadiens who was mentioned was Hector "TOE" Blake, not "TOM Blake." A little later, the narrator mentions the name of Boston Bruin's goaltender Gerry Cheevers incorrectly. He said: "Shev-ers," kind of like the word SHIVERS, when it's actually pronounced "CHEE-vers, with the 1st syllable of his name pronounced like the word "CHEESE", only without the 'SE' on the end of the name, and the last syllable as "vers," almost like the word VERSE. And the name of the Minnesota North Stars player who was injured and died on the ice was Bill Master-TON, not Bill "Master-SON." Otherwise, good stuff, especially the pics of the Japanese goaltenders wearing the baseball catchers masks. Not sure where those were dug up, but they were absolutely fascinating. Thank you for all of the efforts involved in producing this piece. It was entertaining and enjoyable for sure.

[@IntheSlot]

I really appreciate the advice! I usually have a lot of trouble pronouncing things so this is a huge help! i hope to see you around in case i mess up some other names! (but i won't :))

[@torrace12]

Good review if it was yours develope the are with a story about all protection in the game

[@jason-ft3lv]

like 700!

[@L3GHO5T]

Jerry chevers 😱

[@19rappy]

How about rod langway

[@richmanifesto1090]

"The last player to play without a helmet finished in the 96 97 season." WHAT!!??

[@joemckim1183]

MacTavish was a young player when the rule was changed.

[@amarpalrai]

he sounds like faze adapt

[@IntheSlot]

that makes me fell kinda cool :)

[@KneeKrusher]

:/ this is wild

[@seanwallace89]

I think hockey is the only North American youth sport that requires the player to purchase or acquire their own helmet, and likely of the same color or design of the rest of the team roster.

[@shad3zx674]

1000th like

[@maxrcrypto]

In a way playing helmetless makes the players easier to identify with

[@MrDumawil]

He pronounces every name wrong Tom Blake Jarry Chevers

[@FLYSLATERYDER]

BOSTON BRUINS GOAL HORN history of the team history

[@ItzDARK_fan]

2:20 is that d clapper

[@LacyCrusty]

That’s Don Gallinger

[@prentisshockey8836]

It’s toe Blake

[@david_for_icebears7407]

TOE BLAKE

[@byattedoskas1777]

3:03, it was 1959 not 55

[@Adam-vx5ru]

Dont even watch hockey and this videos are really entertaining. You honestly need more subscribers

[@kypach588]

3:38 jerry shevers it’s jerry cheevers

[@IntheSlot]

yes i've learnt that now

[@loldude8783]

Actually it's spelled Gerry, not Jerry.

[@maxdag1290]

I thought Jacques plant was the first one ever to wear the mask

[@george5684]

Toe Blake not Tom

[@devinthomas8209]

Did this guy really pronounce Gerry Cheevers name as “Gerry Sheh Vers”

[@knightwatchman]

Yes. What an idiot.

[@CryptoMike1983]

You got his name wrong it is toe blake

[@dustyduster3657]

It’s toe Blake not Tom blake

[@larceny3092]

Clint Benedict was first to wear a mask

[@Devilsfan-pd8ov]

Yeah and I got his autograph

[@player-1775]

Where’s hasek?

[@IntheSlot]

I did see he was one of the last to wear the cage and helmet combo!

[@nathanmckenzie2148]

Really dude TOM BLAKE ???

[@llfleuryll6394]

2:19 im so immature sorry

[@Hazztech]

Because they didn't need them.

[@deedonnerramone4757]

You mispronounced many names, you know nothing aboot hockey. Tom Blake? Gary Shevers? Holy Smokes eh.

[@IntheSlot]

Yea I know i gotta work on that. since there were a lot of players from a time i didn't know i may have pronounced a couple wrong but i will work on that. i gotta know at least one thing about hockey or this vid would have nothing lol!

[@nhlvan]

"Bill Masserson"

[@jaydawg745]

You’re so mean to Alex Ovechkin

[@joemckim1183]

Lets just say that Ovechkin isn't going to win any beauty contests any time soon.

[@nathanmckenzie2148]

This is a Hockey channel and ur getting names all kinds wrong plus u don’t need to say ice hockey like the brits do

[@mitchel7477]

It’s pronounced Chee-vers not shevers please get it right I like your vids but you get a lot of names wrong

[@IntheSlot]

I've tried to get better at it for my newer videos! I never knew alot of these players so I'm also learning alot too!

[@mitchel7477]

In the Slot thank you for replying means a lot when channels do that and sorry if I came of as rude in my original comment I really enjoy all your videos

[@jegrif123]

We should go back to no helmets. Good ole’ days, when men were men. edit: Pronounce Cheevers’ name right next time

[@IntheSlot]

Yea my dad ragged on me about saying that one wrong!

[@bartholomewesperanza3442]

You’re fucking dumb as shit bud

[@loldude8783]

Give the guy a break. Cheevers retired before he was born probably. Just saying.

[@goalscorerlajon]

The CORRECT date was November 1, 1959. NOT November 1, 1955. GET YOUR FACTS CORRECT.

[@keksgles7288]

You know so much where’s your videos pussy?¿

[@mickobrien3156]

In the late 1980s... a few fruits began adding a plastic shield onto their helmets to give facial protection. They always (sorry, I know it's a crass opinion but that's only thru today's revisionist history) looked like total wimpy cowardly dorks. Ahhh, I'm so fragile. I may get hurt. Help me. Protect me.... That said, then the few guys refusing to wear any helmet well into the 1990s started to look ridiculous for the opposite reason. Look at me, I'm so cool and tough and masculine and fearless... A happy balance between reasonable level of safety and an absurd cocoon or bubble of guaranteed safety should exist. It's the balance of being too wimpy and being too cool for school. Nobody likes either type of person.

[@mikebrennan5802]

It doesn't matter if you went alive when these players played..neither were most of us..if you don't know who Toe Blake is you don't know anything about hockey..he is hockey 101..he is even mentioned in SLAPSHOT more than once.

[@mikebrennan5802]

You did BUTCHER THE NAMES..YOU SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED..TOM BLAKE WOULD NOT BE HAPPY..HAHA..GERRY SHIVERS IS EVEN FUNNIER..

[@IntheSlot]

Just to let you know this was my first video and I was very new to hockey at the time.... my mistake