Initial sticks closely resembled field-hockey sticks. Later, blades got longer and squarer. Finally, the stick shaft extended, allowing players to play at a more upright body position. But Hilborn ...

Result: The Islanders are playing faster hockey (a necessity in the NHL), are breaking the puck out of their defensive zone ...

Composite shafts were Innovative Hockey’s initial foray into equipment during the 1990s, when wooden sticks were still popular; Innovative later produced custom curves for stick blades using ...

Their sticks with curved blades gave them an edge over opposing goalkeepers. In 1960s, Mikita led the league in scoring four times. The curved blade was not the only piece of hockey equipment ...