Concussion prevention

Scientists think they have a solution to prevent concussions in hockey. the Toronto Star reports.
It's a ring device which holds promise to be both effective and inexpensive - unless there's a Nike swoosh on it.

Is Crosby at a crossroads?

Here's why, according to a Toronto Star columnist, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby should retire now, at age 24, rather than risk further brain damage.
He's won the Stanley Cup, Olympic gold medal and has enough money to keep himself and his heirs comfortable for lifetimes in Nova Scotia.
He's also had two serious concussions, the second of which is going to keep him from starting the season despite eight months of recovery. Forget that his agent and team are in denial - they have financial interests in making sure Crosby plays.
One more ugly NHL hit and Sidney could be in miserable healthy by middle-age.
If there ever was a siren for hockey at all levels to get hits to the head out of the game, this is it. The world's No. 1 player at a crossroads. Maybe Crosby, if cleared by doctors, should stay out until the league fixes the safety of the game.
Do it to keep the stars healthy and with long-term careers. And do it for the kids who'll never be paid to play the game.

Kariya retires due to concussions

Paul Kariya is forced to retire from the NHL after multiple concussions. He says hockey still hasn't done enough to remove hits to the head from the game, reports the Globe & Mail.
Easy to agree, isn't it?

Keep it safe

This is a real life minor hockey head injury story from the Ottawa Citizen
Accidents and injuries happen in hockey - we all know that. But deliberate attempts to hurt and injure? What's that about and where do some kids playing the game get the idea that it's OK?