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Until the last two decades, this was a variant
almost completely confined to some neighborhoods
of New York City. The big boost to its wider
acceptance was the development of in-line
roller skates in the early 1970s. When quantum
leaps were made in the quality of these skates
in the late 1980s, they became the standard
skate for roller hockey, displacing the traditional
roller skate with 4 wheels set in a rectangular
pattern.
Indeed, as in-line skating gained popularity
in California and other warm-weather locales,
many in-line skaters took to roller hockey
as made-to-order application for their skills.
Given the faster pace of this game than street
hockey played in sneakers, and the greater
chance for spills, roller hockey demands
protective gear more similar to than work
in ice hockey. Shin guards, elbow pads and
hockey gloves are pretty much a must, and
helmets are most advisable (mandatory in
formal leagues). Some players prefer to use
ice hockey sticks, while others find street
hockey sticks more practical. |
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