Concussions in Hockey: A No Brainer Approach

The much avoided topic of concussions in sport, more specifically in the hockey world where new rules are in place to minimize headshots. But are the rules effective? With fighting on the increase, not only in the NHL, but other leagues, organizations and age levels we continue to avoid concussions. We no longer can put a band aid on a gashing wound. Turning the other way doesn’t work either. New and stronger rules need to be in place to reduce and yes eliminate concussions in hockey. Young players getting into the game have an expectation that once they are finished the career in hockey that they will still be able to function without an ill affects from playing Canada’s most beloved sport. If parents and children have this belief going into the game isn’t it a committed crime when someone bashes you in the head, or remove your helmet during a scrum? Why do kids have to suffer the rest of their life choosing another path they never dreamed of following all because they received concussions in hockey? You owe it to yourself as a parent, player, coach or part of a hockey organization to join the conversation with Dr. Paul Echlin on BEYONDtheCheers heard live Wednesday November 10th at 7PM on blogtalkradio.