A creative initiative is turning discarded hockey sticks from the Montreal Canadiens into new products, offering an eco-friendly solution to the sport’s waste problem. The program repurposes broken sticks—commonly discarded after games—into items like benches, planters, and other functional pieces. By transforming what would otherwise be landfill-bound materials, the effort highlights sustainability in professional sports while giving fans a tangible connection to the team’s legacy. The project reflects growing industry efforts to reduce environmental impact in athletic equipment.

Recycling the Habs' broken hockey sticks  NHL.com