Abstract: The present invention relates to a blade for a hockey stick, said blade being planar and having front and rear surfaces having top, side and bottom edges. The thickness of the blade is thin relative to its width and height The front and rear surfaces can be flat or curved. A first side edge of said blade is adapted for connection of a shaft to the blade adjacent the juncture of the first edge and said top edge. A second side edge generally parallel to the first side edge is provided remote from said point of attachment of said shaft. A perimeter ridge is provided on the back surface of said blade from the bottom edge up said second side edge, along said top edge and down said first side edge.