The ice hockey goaltender's stick is known to be comprised ofwood or other composite materials approved by the National HockeyLeague Rules Committee. The widened portion of the goalkeeper'sstick is known to be coated in fibreglass or other laminating materialsto aid in the durability and decoration of the stick. Current trends ingoaltending styles have resulted in the placement of the widenedportion of the stick along the ice in a horizontal manner withincreased frequency. In this invention, one or more impact absorbingmaterials are incorporated into and/or on the surface of the widenedportion of the goal stick to absorb the amount of rebound that thepuck demonstrates when contacting this area. The cushioningmaterials may extend from the top of the widened portion of the stickto the heel of the stick blade. The cushioning materials may occur onone or both sides of the widened area of the goaltender's stick.
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