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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
They have done it in football so I fail to see why they can't do it in hockey.
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I don’t disagree, but in football the ball carrier’s head level, stays relatively consistent, unless they lower the shoulder for impact.
On the ice, a players head can be anywhere, as the look for, twist or reach for the puck, plus the speed and change of puck possession add a whole other layer.
It is hard for a ‘hitter’ to anticipate where the head will be at the time of contact.
That being said, I think more needs to be done to protect the head.