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Study shows concussions up in hockey
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, NHL,
Last week a study was released showing that not only were the number of concussions up in junior hockey in Canada, but it was seven times higher than previously reported. The study followed two junior teams during the 2009-10 season and recorded 17 players that suffered 21 concussions during 52 games. This serves as a very real warning to players, coaches and even parents that hockey at the grassroots level can be just as dangerous as hockey in the NHL.
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Debating the head shots yet again
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Athletes, Front Office, Injuries, NHL,
They’re talking about it again. Coming off the heels of Matt Cooke’s concussion-inducing headshot to Boston’s Marc Savard. Savard left the arena on a stretcher, Cooke didn’t even spend a second in the penalty box. It’s unknown if Savard will play again this season. As for Cooke, based on recent suspensions, he may be back with Pittsburgh before the playoffs. Since the Penguins don’t play again until Thursday night, director of hockey operations Colin Campbell is taking his time deciding Cooke’s punishment.
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Hockey Canada calls Summit to discuss player safety
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Editorial, NHL,
Hockey Canada is doing it again. They announced earlier this week their intention to bring together a number of influential hockey voices for a second Open Ice Summit, likely to take place in August, to discuss a number of issues related to the ice game, most of which revolve around player safety. The shocking number of major on-ice injuries in minor hockey games, including head shots that have ended players’ careers, are on the agenda to evaluate just how much vicious plays are a part of the game, and if not, how to eliminate them from it.
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GMs to discuss head shots, but that’s probably it
Posted by Adrien Griffin Categories: Editorial, Front Office, NHL,
The general managers in the NHL are discussing head shots and honestly, it’s about time. Why there is even discussion about whether or not it’s necessary to implement changes to increase the safety of the players is absurd, but sadly, there are people who exist like Hockey Night in Canada analyst Mike Milbury, who is against changing the game. “Someone is going to die every day. If you don’t want to get hurt, then don’t play the game,” Milbury said.
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