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Originally Posted by metroneck

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.

not in this case