View Single Post
Old 03-13-2013, 11:23 AM   #42
Joborule
Franchise Player
 
Joborule's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Resolute 14 View Post
I could be wrong, but I think most levels of minor hockey already use a zero-tolerance rule on head shots.

Hockey Calgary, however, is using this study as a platform to again campaign for a ban on contact at non-elite levels of minor hockey. I would argue that this will result in an increase in injuries and concussions, not a decrease. Especially at Bantam or Midget, for the same reason why women's college hockey is so dangerous.
Agreed. If kids don't learn hot to use their bodies at a size and age that they're aren't that strong, then it's going to create more harm later on when they've grown but don't have the experience of receiving and giving hits.
Joborule is offline   Reply With Quote