Canada: Things You Might Not Know That Were Invented In This Country


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GOALIE MASK

Montreal Canadiens player Jaques Plante was the first hockey player to wear the goalie mask that protected the face of goaltenders. At first, Plante was mocked because of this but their team had an 18-game winning streak after he wore the mask.

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