Question: What were the first hockey pucks made of?
Answer: Before hockey pucks were made of rubber, players often used frozen cow dung during outdoor games on ponds and lakes. As the sport moved indoors, players initially used lacrosse balls, but rink owners soon found they worked better when sliced into thirds and the flat middle section was used. By 1885, this design had evolved into the basic rubber puck we recognize today—much to the relief of modern players, who probably have no interest in returning to hockey’s original equipment.
