The Evolution of Youth Hockey (1970-1980)

YouthHockeyHub · Post by **YouthHockeyHub** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 12:30 pm

We are writing a series on Minnesota Youth Hockey and how it has evolved over the last 50+ years. Here is a link to the 1970-1980 era. Lots of interesting facts and some funny commentary on equipment, etc.

http://youthhockeyhub.com/the-evolution ... 1970-1980/

In case you missed the first part (1940-1970)...here is the link:

http://youthhockeyhub.com/the-evolution ... 1940-1970/

Next week we tackle the Miracle on Ice and it's effect on the next 20 years (1980-2000)

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:21 pm

I forgot about the Lang skates.

YouthHockeyHub · Post by **YouthHockeyHub** » Mon Feb 20, 2012 2:25 pm

old goalie85 wrote:I forgot about the Lang skates.

So did I until I started typing the article...it just him me with all of the crap we use to wear compared to today.

One thing I will never forget is the full length pant cooperalls....I may mock each and every team that donned them in the '80s. Maybe not, that may cause a revolt against our site...haha.

The 80's had some great innovation equipment-wise...I will note next week (especially for goalies).