Who was the pioneer in use of the slap shot?

Question

I read about an ice hockey player who first time use the slap shot. Can someone tell me the name and details about it?

Answer 1

"It was during the 1950s when a young ice hockey player named Bernie ""Boom Boom"" Geoffrion, surprised the world of ice hockey when he pioneered the use of the slap shot. For details read http://blogs.bettor.com/The-Ice-Hockey-Slapshot-One-of-the-most-powerful-shots-in-sports-a35452"

Answer 2

Bernard "Boom Boom" Geoffrion