How are wooden ice hockey sticks shipped?
[2008-01-09 22:29:53]

Q: I am just starting ice hockey, and I ordered some wooden one-piece sticks. Like most sites, they say they ship in an oversized box, but they never asked for the size. Do they ship a standard size? And then am I supposed to go to a shop to get it sized

A: In 1927-28 the NHL set a limit on maximum length of sticks at 53". When it was removed I don't know. Probably something to do with Charo. Gordie Howe at 6'-1" used to cut 5 or 6" off the length of his stick. Said it helped his puck control.

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