I was recently reminded of my age, courtesy of one of my 9-year-old son’s friends. We were browsing goalie sticks inside a hockey store, when the aforementioned youngster reminded me that the goalie sticks I used during my playing career were heavy and made of wood.

I immediately reflected on my age and how quickly time goes by as a father. I also acknowledged that the young boy’s statement was very accurate. During my playing career, composite goalie sticks were not yet a thing. I was used to utilizing a variety of wooden goalie sticks. 

This included sticks manufactured by Bauer, Koho, Christian and Reebok. Most goalies growing up in the 90s will reminisce over Christian introducing the Curtis Curve. This was a stick that was used by former Boston Bruins puckstopper Andy Moog. The stick had a unique bend above the paddle, making it easier for netminders to retrieve, if they........

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