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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
Why would a mask reduce the risk of a concussion? It would potentially negate any eye injuries but getting crosschecked in the back of the head will cause a concussion with or without a mask covering the face. The energy in hits still has to go somewhere.
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If you were cross-checked in the face with a full cage on would it not disperse some of that energy throughout the cage and helmet? It's not a solution, but it's a mitigation for sure.
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Originally Posted by loob job
It's all about marketing, the NHL won't want it because people can't see the faces of their stars. Bottom line.
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This is a really interesting point.
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Originally Posted by manwiches
I find the stereotype of guys with cages chirp the most to be nothing more than the stereotype it is.
Yes, there is the guy who chirps like crazy who is wearing a cage, but on the flip side, there's also the clown with no shield/visor, who thinks he's 1 step away from making the show, and chirps just as hard as that guy with the cage.
My opinion, it's other players insecurities that have them chirping guys with masks. I find it's equal showing on both sides.
Full disclosure, I wear a straight half visor, that covers just over my nose. I have a day job at the end of the day that requires me to see and look relatively professional. I have taken a handful of sticks and pucks to the face, and my visor has saved me from a good chunk of them, however I do have a couple nice gashes in my chin area. My own fault and decision, but I will never chirp a guy for wearing a cage for the same reason I will never chirp a guy for not wearing anything. It's their personal decision. If you're a clown on the ice, having a cage or not doesn't make it any better or worse.
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I didn't wear a visor for years. After a few stitches, and a buddy talking about a guy who lost an eye, I decided to get a full cage. Before I could, my brother-in-law bought me a half-visor so I used it instead. If he didn't I would have switched.
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Personally I hated wearing a full face cage because I always felt like I had a big blind spot at my feet to about a foot in front of me, and I felt like I was always searching for the puck.
When I wore the face shield instead of a cage, I felt over heated.
Maybe its just mental, but I couldn't wait to get rid of the full face and go to a half shield.
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All great points, but I would hope they could design a helmet to negate these issues. Have your ever tried to catch a football with a football helmet on? It's nasty when you first start. OBJ seems to make sick plays even with a full cage (understand there are some differences).