On this episode of Storytime Hockey, we look at the history of one of the most iconic pieces of hockey equipment and symbols of the sport - the hockey stick. Specifically, we look at the changes that the stick has gone too leading up to the curved blade. How did the curved blade come to be? Who was the first player to play with it? And how has the league tried to put rules in place to manage it, while players try to cheat the system. In our player profile, we look at Dave McLlwain, his amazing junior hockey career and how his 1991-1992 set a record that no one really wants to be a part of. 

Storytime Hockey is written and produced by me, Travis Duncan. Follow us on Twitter @StorytimeHockey. Email us show suggestions at [email protected]

Thank you to the following creators for making their music available

Old Oak Tree by Scott Holmes (Note - Edited to create loop)

Upbeat Party by Scott Holmes (Note - Edited to create loop)

All music can be found at FreeMusicArchive.com

Closing Statement includes information found from the Twitter account of Kyle Turris.

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