Gary Bettman dismissed a direct link between hockey concussions and CTE. Here’s what a doctor says
Gary Bettman dismissed a direct link between hockey concussions and CTE
You would expect the NHL commissioner to be better informed. The impact of concussions and CTE is something that has been studied for sometime now. This is more evidence of a league in denial. International and Olympic hockey don’t sanction fighting and it doesn’t affect the level of play.
These are just a few of the notable players whose career has been impacted by concussions:
- Pat La Fontaine
- Eric Lindros
- Adam Deadmarsh
- Steve Moore
- Sidney Crosby
Here are three articles that provide additional information
The first looks at the effects of concussion on all levels:
This second looks at the impact of flying following concussion
The last article looks at the CTE in enforcers
NHL tough guys dont have a fighting chance against brain injury