amendment-Legal Definition. n. 1  The addition, deletion, correction, or other changes proposed or made to a document. 2  The term is usually capitalized when referring to an amendment in the United States Constitution (for example, the Fifth Amendment). 3  The act or process or revising something. 4  See also emendation.
On June 1, 1979, the NHL enacted a rule requiring the wearing of helmets for anyone entering the league after that date, though a âgrandfatherâ clause allowed diehard veterans to continue to go hatless if they wished.
It is a wonder todayâs officials are not injured more the way the puck flies around out there.â Pat Shetler, a NHL linesman from 1966 until 1972, echoed Wallyâs sentiments. âWhen I started with the NHL we received two pairs of skates, two uniform sweaters, and two uniform pants at training camp.