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Old Thu Apr 15, 2010, 01:16pm
Jay R Jay R is offline
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The NHL made helmets mandatory in 1979 but about 70% of the players were already wearing them. Craig McTavish was the last NHL player to not wear a helmet (in 96 or 97?). The rule was grandfathered so McTavish was no obligated to wear one. I'm sure he did wear a cup though.
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