Hockey Sticks
Before the mass production of hockey sticks began at the turn of the 20th century, hockey players headed out into the woods to chop down trees to make their own. The area where a branch attaches to the trunk was cut off and filed down to provide the desired stick. The Hilborn Company introduced the first two-piece hockey stick in 1928, which eventually became the standard for mass-produced sticks. Manufacturers began applying curves to the blades of hockey sticks in the 1960s, creating one of the biggest changes in the sticks to that point in time. In the 1970s, foreign demand for ash drastically increased the cost of the wood used for hockey sticks. To save production cost, manufacturers began laminating hockey sticks and using other types of wood. Today's Hockey Sticks
The all-wood hockey sticks you buy now are created with a number of layers of wood, depending on the manufacturer and stick line. Composite sticks blend layers of various materials such as Kevlar, carbon fiber, fiberglass and Nomex with wood and laminates. Aluminum shafts are another popular choice because of the flexibility and durability of these sticks. At Hockey Empire, you will find a large selection of today's most popular hockey sticks made by the leading manufacturers. You will recognize names like Easton, Nike Bauer, CCM, Louisville, Sherwood, Reebok and other quality stick makers. Ordering the sticks you need is fast and simple, online at hockeyempire.com. You can also send an e-mail to Hockeyempire@Hockeyempire.com or phone 1-888-752-8305.
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