A post with not one but FIVE concept ideas rolled into one. Plus it’s been awhile since I made a hockey post, so here goes:

#1 - A hockey stick with a spring-enforced ‘neck’ that would pivot the blade, making it very hard to hook onto an opponent. It would be hard to compact that much mechanical ability into such a small area and be able to withstand the force of a slap-shot.

#2- A hockey stick with an ink chamber that runs internally along the shaft. If it is compromised, the stick will ‘bleed’ or change color to indicate that it might not be worth risking a shot with. Greg Millen: you’re welcome.

#3- Like the previous stick, but has a small LED light(s) near the neck of the stick. It has a circuit/fuse that runs the length of the stick to a battery inside the knob. If this is compromised, the light goes out. Would probably be too helpful an aid for refs! (You’re not allowed to play with a broken stick in the NHL - you could get a penalty)

#4- A pre-bended bow-like stick curved to allow it to withstand the applied bend during a slap-shot - where many composite sticks bite the dust.

#5- Why not 2 sticks in one? Break one and flip it over, voila - no scrambling to the bench, or running around the ice looking like you’re trying to hug the puck carrier. The depicted one is ‘S’ shaped, but you could also make it ‘C’ shaped if you prefer.