My Brainworks friends http://www.brainworksrehab.com/ (see earlier post) also point to this story in the Globe & Mail about concussions http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/education-key-in-treating-concussion-epidemic/article1783175/
It's personally timely for my son's team after a game Monday night in Brantford against team ironically, perhaps sarcastically, nicknamed in honour of Wayne Gretzky. It was not a pleasant hockey experience as the game sheet penalty tally will show when Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario officials review it, as surely they should. At issue will be the conduct of the Brantford kids and their priority of committing fouls instead of playing hockey.
The blame when a minor hockey game goes off the rails lies with the adult leaders. Those who suffer and are at risk of being seriously hurt are the kids on both teams.
Remember, minor hockey is a kids' recreational activity, not a ticket to a career, not an adult-facilitated neighbourhood brawl. It's about fun, fitness and friends at every age level.
Let's keep our heads.
As per previous the game lacks respect from the top down.
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