The History of Smoking in the NHL

Smoking was once ubiquitous in the NHL, interwoven with hockey culture, with stars like Guy Lafleur and Mike Bossy often seen lighting up. This video explores the journey from the early 20th century when smoking was promoted and players endorsed cigarette brands, through the peak of smoking in the 1970s and 80s, to the decline in the 1990s due to rising health awareness and anti-smoking regulations. The narrative details key players and events, examines the transition to smokeless tobacco, and discusses how modern NHL players have largely abandoned smoking. The video also touches on the tragic health consequences faced by past players due to smoking, and the continued challenges posed by smokeless tobacco use. 00:00 The History of Smoking in the NHL 00:28 Smoking as a Cultural Norm 01:31 The Golden Age of Smoking 02:38 Decline and Shift to Smokeless Tobacco 03:06 2010s to Present: Virtual Extinction of Cigarette Smoking 05:05 The Persistence of Smokeless Tobacco 05:38 Conclusion #NHLHistory #HockeyCulture #SmokingInSports #NHLSmoking #HockeyLegends #GuyLafleur #MikeBossy #MarioLemieux #SmokelessTobacco #NHLThrowback #HockeyStories #SportsHistory #AntiSmoking #NHLStars #HockeyHealth Support the channel by becoming a member for $0.99/month:    / @redhothockeyyyc