Hey Carlton,
Your stick is definitely an early hockey stick. Probably 1890's. These models are often referred to as polo, or ice polo sticks. They were most commonly used in the US, in the days before the "American" style, played with a ball, was abandoned. And the "Canadian" game, played with the modern style stick, and a puck, was widely adopted. These do turn up from time to time, with Spalding or Wright & Ditson models usually seen. Here's a vintage ad from my collection.
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